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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: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment
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Aug 21, 2024

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment

NASA rolled out a key piece of space flight hardware for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the first crewed...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy rocket  (background) is framed by the solid rocket boosters (foreground) suspended in the mobile service tower.  The SRBs will be added to those already attached to the rocket.  The Delta II Heavy will launch the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF).  Consisting of three cryogenically cooled science instruments and an 0.85-meter telescope, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched.  SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy rocket (background) is framed by the solid rocket boosters (foreground) suspended in the mobile service tower. The SRBs will be added to those already attached to the rocket. The Delta II Heavy will launch the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (SIRTF). Consisting of three cryogenically cooled science instruments and an 0.85-meter telescope, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy rocket...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower.  Below the rocket is the flame trench, and in the foreground is the overflow pool.  The rocket is being erected to launch the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF).  Consisting of an 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched.  SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.
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Jul 18, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II rocket is lifted up the mobile service tower. Below the rocket is the flame trench, and in the foreground is the overflow pool. The rocket is being erected to launch the Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF). Consisting of an 0.85-meter telescope and three cryogenically cooled science instruments, SIRTF is one of NASA's largest infrared telescopes to be launched. SIRTF will obtain images and spectra by detecting the infrared energy, or heat, radiated by objects in space. Most of this infrared radiation is blocked by the Earth's atmosphere and cannot be observed from the ground.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the first stage of a Delta II...

NASA image: A Commercial Mission Carries Science to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 22, 2024
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Mar 22, 2024

A Commercial Mission Carries Science to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 22, 2024

A commercial mission carries science to the space station, highlighting progress in the fight against cancer, and...

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NASA image: NuSTAR Inches Toward its Rocket
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Feb 23, 2012

NuSTAR Inches Toward its Rocket

At Vandenberg Air Force Base processing facility in California, the separation ring on the aft end of NASA Nuclear...

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NASA image: Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts
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Aug 12, 2012

Exposed by Rocket Engine Blasts

This color image from NASA Curiosity rover shows an area excavated by the blast of the Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Conduct Flight Support Booster-2 Test
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Jul 21, 2022

NASA, Northrop Grumman Conduct Flight Support Booster-2 Test

NASA and Northrop Grumman completed a solid rocket booster motor ground test for future flights of the agency’s...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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NASA image: ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT
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Nov 27, 2023

ARTEMIS II CREW VISIT

These photos show highlights from Artemis II NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Christina Koch of NASA...

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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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