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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: Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion

art001e001546 (Nov. 16, 2022) Approximately two hours after Artemis I launch on Nov. 16, 2022, the interim cryogenic...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Separates from Orion
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Nov 16, 2022

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage Separates from Orion

Following a successful perigee raise maneuver and translunar injection burn, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage...

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NASA image: External Tank after Separation from Discovery
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Apr 7, 2010

External Tank after Separation from Discovery

S131-E-005919 (5 April 2010) --- Space shuttle Discovery?s external fuel tank (ET) is featured in this image...

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NASA image: The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea, and Fukuoka, Japan
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Dec 28, 2024

The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea, and Fukuoka, Japan

iss072e436132 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The Korea Strait separates Busan, Korea (bottom left), and Fukuoka, Japan, in this...

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NASA image: Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion
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Nov 16, 2022

Flight Day 1: ICPS Separates from Orion

art001e001606 (Nov. 16, 2022) Approximately two hours after Artemis I launch on Nov. 16, 2022, the interim cryogenic...

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NASA image: U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module during separation
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Feb 16, 2001

U.S. Laboratory / Destiny module during separation

STS98-E-5304 (16 February 2001) --- The faces of some members of the Expedition One crew can be seen in the window...

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NASA image: The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from Asia
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Dec 14, 2025

The Himalayas separate the Indian subcontinent from Asia

iss074e0002581 (Dec. 14, 2025) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 260 miles above Indravati National...

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NASA image: Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC
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Jan 17, 2006

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at JSC

Stardust Photo documentation of Stardust Sample Return and Tray Separation at bldg 31, Stardust laboratory at JSC....

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane has been attached to...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift the...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Construction workers check...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. A crane is used to lift and...

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NASA image: LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer
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Nov 17, 2016

LH2 Liquid Separator Tank Lift, Rotate, and Move to Trailer

A new liquid hydrogen separator tank arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The tank has been lifted and...

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NASA image: ED14-0375-165
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Dec 18, 2014

ED14-0375-165

An Orion parachute test enters a new phase following separation from a platform.

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-125 Mission
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May 11, 2009

External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-125 Mission

S125-E-005085 (11 May 2009) --- Backdropped by a blue and white part of Earth, the STS-125 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission
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Feb 7, 2008

External Tank after separation from Atlantis during the STS-122 Mission

S122-E-005032 (7 Feb. 2008) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space, the STS-122 external fuel tank (ET)...

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NASA image: STS-32 OV-102 air revitalization system (ARS) humidity separator problem
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 OV-102 air revitalization system (ARS) humidity separator problem

During STS-32, onboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, a leakage problem at environmental control and life...

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NASA image: NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Spacecraft Separation
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May 19, 2022

NASA's Boeing OFT-2 Spacecraft Separation

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launches from Space Launch...

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NASA image: AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation
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Mar 24, 2007

AIM being prepared for integrated testing and flight simulation

In Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare the AIM spacecraft for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1256
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Feb 3, 2012

KSC-2012-1256

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In processing facility 1555 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California,...

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NASA image: Epimetheus Falls Behind
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May 16, 2006

Epimetheus Falls Behind

Janus and Epimetheus continue to separate, following their orbital swap in January 2006. Until 2010, Janus will...

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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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