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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: MMS Move from Bay 2 and Unbagging
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Nov 13, 2014

MMS Move from Bay 2 and Unbagging

The Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, spacecraft will undergo final processing for launch now that all four are in...

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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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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0600
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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), workers check...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0572
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Apr 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrived at KSC on April 24 and was...

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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

ASRC technicians Dustin Swickert, to the left. and John Nesbitt, to the right, work to attach the crane that lifts...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021
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Jan 22, 2020

Inside KSC! for Jan. 22, 2021

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission is one step closer to its flight to the Moon. With manufacture and...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0576
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Apr 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrived at KSC on April 24 and was...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

From left, Michelle Clontz and Sharon Prisco, with Lockheed Martin security operations, and Newt Allen, ASRC...

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

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

ASRC technicians William Coddington, to the left and Cameron Fitch, to the right, work to ready the Super Station...

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NASA image: MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival
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Nov 12, 2014

MMS (Magnetospheric Multiscale) Arrival

Two Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft, enclosed in a protective shipping container, are positioned into the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0593
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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), a worker prepares...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0575
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Apr 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrived at KSC on April 24 and was...

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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 lower the Artemis I Orion spacecraft into the...

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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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NASA image: KSC-02pd0607
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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), a worker makes a...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4477
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Nov 12, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Operations are underway to remove two of the the Magnetospheric Multiscale spacecraft from...

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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

A close-up view of the Artemis I Orion spacecraft with its spacecraft adapter cone attached, is shown being lowered...

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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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NASA image: KSC-02pd0581
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Apr 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrived at KSC on April 24 and was...

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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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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Cone Install

From left, Michelle Clontz and Sharon Prisco, with Lockheed Martin security operations, and Newt Allen, ASRC...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0573
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Apr 25, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The NASA Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft arrived at KSC on April 24 and was...

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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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