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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: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

Secured on a flatbed transporter in its shipping container, the ground test motor for Orion's Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 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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Aug 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: Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival
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Jul 20, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA-2) Ground Test Motor Arrival

In the transfer aisle inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jacob’s...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 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: MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020 AVAIL extended
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Jul 22, 2020

MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020 AVAIL extended

This B-roll video shows the move team as they transport the launch vehicle stage adapter for agency’s new Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00306
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Nov 10, 2005

KSC-05-S-00306

Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: All three of NASA's orbiters are preparing for missions to the...

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NASA image: MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020
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Jul 17, 2020

MSFC_LVSAmovetoPegasus_07172020

This B-roll video shows the move team as they transport the launch vehicle stage adapter for agency’s new Space...

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NASA image: The Launch Abort System prepares for testing at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Apr 10, 2024

The Launch Abort System prepares for testing at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

The Launch Abort System and the Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA),...

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NASA image: Psyche Transport to LC-39A
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Oct 6, 2023

Psyche Transport to LC-39A

Teams transport NASA's encapsulated Psyche spacecraft from Astrotech Space Operations Facility near the agency's...

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NASA image: The Launch Abort System prepares for testing at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center
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Apr 10, 2024

The Launch Abort System prepares for testing at the Space Environments Complex at NASA’s Glenn Research Center

The Launch Abort System and the Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA),...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5514
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Jul 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team oversees the return of the right spent booster from space shuttle Atlantis' final to...

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NASA image: NISAR Passes Thermal Vacuum Test in Indian Spacecraft Facility
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Nov 14, 2023

NISAR Passes Thermal Vacuum Test in Indian Spacecraft Facility

The NISAR satellite, partially covered in gold-hued thermal blanketing, enters the thermal vacuum chamber at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5364
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5364

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1963

Around Marshall

NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility, located in eastern New Orleans, Louisiana, is an 832 acre site that is a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5513
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Jul 13, 2011

KSC-2011-5513

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A water-spraying tugboat escorts the Liberty Star as it tows the right spent booster from...

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NASA image: Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah
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Sep 4, 2025

Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah

The instrument enclosure for NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor on May 22, 2025, is seen in a clean room at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5510
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Jul 10, 2011

KSC-2011-5510

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane working from the dock at Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5509
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Jul 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Crews from the Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, inspect the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3150
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3150

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3148
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May 30, 2012

KSC-2012-3148

LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5363
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5363

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 10, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Being attached to the Canadarm2 on the International Space Station (ISS), the Remote Manipulator System arm built by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5367
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5367

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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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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