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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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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, James Wright, the deputy assistant administrator...

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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1157
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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Frank Kline, Construction of Facilities project manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1145
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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new...

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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Representatives from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Space Florida and the state of Florida...

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Jan 20, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1345
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Jan 26, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Representatives from NASA, Lockheed Martin, Space Florida and the state of Florida...

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NASA image: October 2021 SLS Resource Reel_0119 MSFC SLS 10262021 Artemis I and Artemis II
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Oct 26, 2021

October 2021 SLS Resource Reel_0119 MSFC SLS 10262021 Artemis I and Artemis II

This resource reel shows work being completed for Artemis I and Artemis II. Features Artemis I stacking operations...

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NASA image: ArtemisII-Update-B-roll Version
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Jul 24, 2020

ArtemisII-Update-B-roll Version

Teams at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility are building the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6041
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Jul 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, rolls past the 525-foot-tall...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida work to safely return the Artemis I Orion spacecraft to the...

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May 22, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2, the CONTOUR spacecraft is...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020

Inside KSC! for Sept. 11, 2020

NASA’s fifth core value – inclusion – was installed in the Central Campus lobby on Sept. 1, 2020. This fifth core...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the Comet Nucleus...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

Left, Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Lori Glaze, associate administrator for NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test
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Dec 20, 2025

Artemis II Countdown Demonstration Test

From left to right, Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Lori Glaze, associate administrator for...

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Jul 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A banner displaying the new name of the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for July 16, 2021
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Jul 16, 2021

Inside KSC! for July 16, 2021

NASA’s Orion spacecraft has taken another major step in its preparation for the Artemis I mission. After completing...

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NASA image: NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Resource Reel – December 2024
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Resource Reel – December 2024

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s mega Moon rocket, the SLS (Space Launch System) from summer...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 6, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

Vince Nichols, Lockheed Martin Floor Operations, inspects the Artemis I Orion spacecraft in preparation for...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers attach the solar panel and attached antenna to the Comet Nucleus Tour...

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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2) make...

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NASA image: Artemis I Solar Array Wing Installation
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Sep 25, 2020

Artemis I Solar Array Wing Installation

In view, protective covers have been placed over two solar array wings after they were installed on the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 20, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

The Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is moved by crane along the high bay...

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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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