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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: KSC-2011-1458
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Feb 15, 2011

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3842
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being transported to the Payload...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand
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Sep 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle on Stand

Following its arrival to Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, the United Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3776
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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3856
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians assist as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is moved into...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3816
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being prepared for its move out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3835
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, has moved out of the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3771
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Sep 7, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3831
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at left, watches with reporters and photographers...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc728
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Apr 22, 1997

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An employee in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) sews thermal insulation material on the back cover...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3845
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA helicopter flies overhead as the Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3824
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is moved slowly out of the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson watches the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA
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Sep 7, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift & Mate RV to RVPAIR/PLA

Technicians use a crane to lower the re-entry vehicle for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Boattail Arrival & Offload, ISA at the HIF
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Jul 28, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Boattail Arrival & Offload, ISA at the HIF

The interstage adapter (ISA) for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket that will launch NASA and the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber (foreground) and Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (background)...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3795
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Jun 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Class of 2009 Astronaut Candidates, also...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3819
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being prepared for its move out of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3811
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway at the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: JPSS-2/LOFTID MST Doors Open
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2/LOFTID MST Doors Open

The mobile service tower doors are open at Space Launch Complex-3 (SLC-3) at Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3734
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Trent Perrotto of NASA Public Affairs addresses an audience of participants during a NASA...

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NASA image: EFT-1 LAS lifted onto ORION Spacecraft
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Oct 3, 2014

EFT-1 LAS lifted onto ORION Spacecraft

A crane is used to lift and move the launch abort system for installation on the Orion spacecraft for Exploration...

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NASA image: Schiaparelli Hemisphere
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Jun 3, 1996

Schiaparelli Hemisphere

This mosaic is composed of about 100 red- and violet- filter Viking Orbiter images, digitally mosaiced in an...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4196
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Oct 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The launch abort system is lowered by crane for installation on the Orion spacecraft for...

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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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