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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: Artemis II In Work Station
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Jan 9, 2020

Artemis II In Work Station

The heat shield for Orion’s Artemis II mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 hands during a checkout and activities session
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Feb 15, 2012

Robonaut 2 hands during a checkout and activities session

ISS030-E-075419 (15 Feb. 2012) --- The hands of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, are pictured during initial checkouts in...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout
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Jun 12, 2014

Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) 3003 checkout

ISS040-E-010971 (12 June 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session

ISS030-E-075393 (14 Feb. 2012) --- The hands of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, are pictured during a checkout and...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), left, examine flight hardware during a tour...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center left, listens to Lockheed Martin Chairman, President and CEO Marillyn Hewson...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Tours O&C at Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center, is flanked by NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman and NASA Astronaut Office Chief Pat...

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NASA image: System Checkouts on Testbed for Europa Lander Landing Gear
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Jan 17, 2024

System Checkouts on Testbed for Europa Lander Landing Gear

Engineer Matthew Cameron-Hooper performs a checkout on some systems of the Europa Lander landing gear testbed at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6449
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lower a special fixture around an Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6429
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations &...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6450
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A special fixture stands in place around an Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6447
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations & Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6432
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6445
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations & Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6428
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations &...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6446
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations & Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6448
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Dec 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians lower a special fixture around an Orion spacecraft inside the high bay of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6435
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6437
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6441
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6434
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6430
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations &...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6444
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6438
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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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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