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NASA's Image and Video Library: A Visual Archive of Space Exploration

NASA's Image and Video Library is one of the most comprehensive public archives of space imagery in the world, containing over 140,000 images, videos, and audio recordings spanning more than six decades of space exploration. From the earliest Mercury and Gemini missions through the Apollo Moon landings, the Space Shuttle era, and today's cutting-edge observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, this collection documents humanity's journey into the cosmos.

The library includes imagery from diverse sources: telescopes like Hubble and Webb that capture deep-space nebulae, galaxies, and exoplanets; planetary missions like the Mars rovers ( browse Mars photos) and Cassini at Saturn; Earth observation satellites ( see EPIC imagery); astronaut photography from the ISS; and documentation of rocket launches, spacecraft assembly, and ground testing. Most NASA images are in the public domain and free to download at full resolution for educational, editorial, and personal use.

Use the search bar above to find specific subjects — try queries like "Apollo 11," "Hubble Deep Field," "Mars surface," or "astronaut EVA." You can also filter by media type (image, video, or audio). For a daily curated experience, visit the Astronomy Picture of the Day.

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NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: Space Power Facility
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Jun 24, 2015

Space Power Facility

The Orion Crew Module Adapter simulator arrives at NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station Space Power Facility in Sandusky,...

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NASA image: Space Power Facility
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Jun 24, 2015

Space Power Facility

The Orion Crew Module Adapter simulator arrives at NASA Glenn's Plum Brook Station Space Power Facility in Sandusky,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 on approach to the ISS
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Nov 17, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 on approach to the ISS

iss064e004637 (Nov. 17, 2020) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience is pictured 20 meters away from the...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: iss028e034104
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Aug 26, 2011

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ISS028-E-034104 (26 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook
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Sep 23, 2015

NASA Service Module testing at Plum Brook

Engineers lift the Orion Crew Module Adapter Structural Test Article into the test stand at NASA Glenn Research...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00013
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Feb 18, 2009

KSC-09-S-00013

Built by Orbital Sciences, the four-stage Taurus rocket is designed to be cost-effective, adaptable and dependable....

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NASA image: iss065e112847
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Jun 15, 2021

iss065e112847

iss065e112847 (June 15, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour is pictured docked to the Harmony module's...

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NASA image: Space Algae Culture Bag Installation
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Jul 17, 2018

Space Algae Culture Bag Installation

iss056e096962 (7/17/2018) --- View of the installation of six Space Algae culture bags in the Veggie facility. The...

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NASA image: 1201013
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Sep 21, 2012

1201013

ENGINEERS USING A STATE-OF-THE-ART VERTICAL WELDING TOOL AT THE MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA.,...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

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NASA image: Space Algae Culture Bag Installation
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Jul 17, 2018

Space Algae Culture Bag Installation

iss056e096990 (7/17/2018) --- View of the installation of a Space Algae culture bags in the Veggie facility. The...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, packed inside a canister,...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Payload Integration
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Sep 17, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Technicians completed installation of the German Aerospace Center TACHELES CubeSat within the Orion stage adapter...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1 Transport fro
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Apr 11, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1 Transport fro

The Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System rocket arrives at the Delta Operations...

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NASA image: VAB Imagery of Test Articles - Orion Mass Simulator
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Aug 13, 2021

VAB Imagery of Test Articles - Orion Mass Simulator

In High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, teams with Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1138
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Jul 26, 1997

KSC-97PC1138

International Space Station (ISS) contractors erect access scaffolding around the Pressurized Mating Adapter-1...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from
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Mar 9, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from

Inside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from
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Mar 9, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for EM-1, Removed from

Inside the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Horizontal Integration Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1
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Jul 25, 2019

Vection Hardware Deployment - Session 1

iss060e014613 (7/25/2019) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmintano is shown in the Columbus module...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

Packed inside its canister, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1112
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Jul 22, 1997

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Flight mechanics from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, Calif., lift the Cassini spacecraft along...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

Are NASA images free to use?+
Yes, most NASA images are in the public domain and are free to use for educational, informational, and personal purposes. NASA's media usage guidelines state that NASA material is not copyrighted unless otherwise noted. However, the NASA logo and certain insignia are protected. Some images may include identifiable individuals or third-party content that requires additional permissions. Always check the specific image's usage rights and credit NASA as the source.
How many images does NASA have?+
NASA's Image and Video Library contains over 140,000 publicly accessible images, videos, and audio files spanning the agency's entire history, from the Mercury program of the 1960s to the latest James Webb Space Telescope discoveries. The collection grows daily as new missions capture imagery and archival materials are digitized. Individual mission archives, such as Mars rover photos, contain hundreds of thousands of additional images.
Can I download NASA images?+
Yes, you can download NASA images in multiple resolutions directly from this gallery. Each image detail page provides download links for original (full resolution), large (1920px), medium (960px), small (480px), and thumbnail sizes. NASA encourages the public to use these images for education, media, and personal projects. High-resolution originals are ideal for printing and professional use.

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