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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 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7051
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson signs an autograph for an employee inside Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7063
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After visiting with employees at Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility-2,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer releases a weather balloon at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station...

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NASA image: Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test
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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

At Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the vertical integration facility rolls back...

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NASA image: Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test
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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

On July 1, 2019, workers prepare the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) test vehicle for launch at Launch Complex 46 at Cape...

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NASA image: Artemis I Weather Simulation
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Nov 3, 2021

Artemis I Weather Simulation

Meteorological Data Specialist Michael Boyer prepares weather balloons for release at the Cape Canaveral Space Force...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers New Mexico Student Questions May 30, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Stephen Bowen and Frank Rubio answered...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Student Questions - Aug. 14, 2023
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Aug 14, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Student Questions - Aug. 14, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio and Steve Bowen of NASA answered...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc565
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Apr 4, 1997

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STS-83 Pilot Susan L. Still gives a thumbs-up as she is assisted into her launch/entry suit in the Operations and...

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NASA image: Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test
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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

The Ascent Abort-2 test vehicle is secured on the pad at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3616
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana, U.S. Senator Bill Nelson and NASA...

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NASA image: Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny
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Apr 28, 2001

Hadfield, Helms and Voss work on the SSRMS controls in Destiny

S100-E-5884 (28 April 2001) --- Some of the principal participants of an historical event are pictured in the...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

Members of the NASA Ejectable Data Recorder Recovery Team search for the ejectable data recorders in the Atlantic...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7065
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson and Pilot Doug...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7059
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-135 Commander Chris Ferguson settles in the driver's seat of NASA’s silver Astrovan....

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Pilot Pam Melroy heads down the road driving the M-113, part of emergency egress training during Terminal...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2396
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Nov 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The media tour the Parachute Refurbishment Facility, which cleans and repairs the Solid...

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NASA image: Artemis All Access – Updates on Orion’s Journey in Space – 12/2/22
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Dec 2, 2022

Artemis All Access – Updates on Orion’s Journey in Space – 12/2/22

Artemis All Access – Episode 4 Artemis All Access is your look at the latest in Artemis I, the people and technology...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7046
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley signs an autograph for an employee inside Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored
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Sep 10, 2007

STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored

Members of the space shuttle mission STS-118 crew march down Main Street at Walt Disney World in Orlando. From left...

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NASA image: Astronauts Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins Answers Colorado Student Questions - Aug. 31, 2022
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Aug 31, 2022

Astronauts Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins Answers Colorado Student Questions - Aug. 31, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins...

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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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