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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: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1
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Mar 7, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1

The Mariner barge arrives at a dock at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying the first integrated...

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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:  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: iss051e041841
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May 12, 2017

iss051e041841

iss051e041841 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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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 (SLS) rocket is moved on its transport...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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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

Tests are underway in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate
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Sep 5, 2025

NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and SWFO-L1 Mate

Technicians integrate NASA’s Carruthers Geocorona Observatory and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1
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Mar 7, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1

The first integrated piece of flight hardware for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, the Interim Cryogenic...

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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 (SLS) rocket has been moved on its...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1
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Mar 7, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Arrival for EM-1

The Mariner barge arrives at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, carrying the first integrated piece of...

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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 Experiment
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Feb 27, 2019

Vection Experiment

iss058e026473 (2/27/2019) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques is shown in the Columbus...

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NASA image: iss051e041847
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May 12, 2017

iss051e041847

iss051e041847 (05/12/2017) -- NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during the 200th spacewalk in support of the...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Fueled Before Launch
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Fueled Before Launch

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer sits on its rotation fixture after being fueled and prior to being installed to the EELV...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The  U.S. Node 2 is undergoing a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility.  Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab on the ISS and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, eventually, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2.  Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS.
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Aug 27, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The U.S. Node 2 is undergoing a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) in the Space Station Processing Facility. Node 2 attaches to the end of the U.S. Lab on the ISS and provides attach locations for the Japanese laboratory, European laboratory, the Centrifuge Accommodation Module and, eventually, Multipurpose Logistics Modules. It will provide the primary docking location for the Shuttle when a pressurized mating adapter is attached to Node 2. Installation of the module will complete the U.S. Core of the ISS.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The U.S. Node 2 is undergoing a Multi-Element Integrated Test (MEIT) in the Space...

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Jan 31, 2025

HWHAP Ep370_Spaceflight_Adaptation

Host (Courtney Beasley): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the Centaur upper stage...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians inspect the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Centaur Stage Offload
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Jan 31, 2018

InSight Atlas V Centaur Stage Offload

Inside Building B7525 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Centaur upper stage for a United Launch...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate
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Feb 19, 2018

InSight Atlas V Boattail Halves Arrival, Offload, Mate

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians inspect the boattail adaptor interface that will connect the...

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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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