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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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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: SSC Photo 8766
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Dec 4, 2020

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Barges are docked at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Dec. 4, 2020, in preparation for upcoming Green...

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NASA image: Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 16, 2024

Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center

These images and videos show team members moving the first core stage that will help launch the first crewed flight...

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NASA image: SLS core stage installed at Stennis for Green Run testing
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Jan 23, 2020

SLS core stage installed at Stennis for Green Run testing

On Jan. 22, NASA installed the first flight core stage for its new Space Launch System rocket in the B-2 Test Stand...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly
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May 24, 2022

Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly

On May 24, 2022, the core stage production team moved the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket engine section for...

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NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly
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May 24, 2022

Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly

On May 24, 2022, the core stage production team moved the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket engine section for...

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NASA image: Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Jan 15, 2021

Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

The core stage for the first flight of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket is seen in the B-2 Test Stand ahead of a...

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Jan 15, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 17, 2021

Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

A bolt of lightning is seen near the B-2 Test Stand the night before a second hot fire test of the core stage for...

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NASA image: A Bird’s-Eye View: SLS Core Stage at Stennis
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May 21, 2021

A Bird’s-Eye View: SLS Core Stage at Stennis

NASA and contractor teams conducted Green Run testing of the first Space Launch System core stage on the B-2 Test...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR8423
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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR9312
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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR6385
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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR9305
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Jan 16, 2021

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NASA conducts a hot fire test Jan. 16, 2021, of the core stage for the agency’s Space Launch System rocket on the...

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NASA image: SSC20210116_GR9198
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Jan 16, 2021

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Outgoing NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine peers at the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis,...

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Apr 22, 2021

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After a series of successful tests conducted the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, NASA’s Space Launch System...

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Apr 21, 2021

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Team members at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, load the first core stage of the...

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Apr 20, 2021

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Team members at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, load the first core stage of 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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