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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 Vehicles
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Aug 8, 2006

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: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2006

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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Aug 9, 2007

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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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Aug 9, 2007

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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: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 15, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Dec 29, 2021

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

MAF
NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft Secured
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May 29, 2009

Dawn Spacecraft Secured

Workers secure the attachments of NASA Dawn spacecraft onto the upper stage booster.

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant night launch. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene

Illustration of nighttime scene of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant on Pad 39B.. This configuration of the...

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NASA image: Interstage Simulator Lift And Installation
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Oct 10, 2024

Interstage Simulator Lift And Installation

In October 2024, crews at NASA’s Stennis Space Center completed a successful lift and installation of an interstage...

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NASA image: STS-30 inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan deployment
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan deployment

STS030-71-053 (4 May 1989) --- In the early evening hours of Space Shuttle Atlantis’ first day in space for...

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NASA image: STS-30 deployment of inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan spacecraft
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May 4, 1989

STS-30 deployment of inertial upper stage (IUS) with Magellan spacecraft

STS030-71-052 (4 May 1989) --- In the early evening hours of the Space Shuttle Atlantis' first day in space for the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Arrival at MPPF
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Arrival at MPPF

The upper stage for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket that will power the agency’s Artemis II mission and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Arrival at MPPF
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Arrival at MPPF

The upper stage for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket that will power the agency’s Artemis II mission and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Arrival at MPPF
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Arrival at MPPF

The upper stage for NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) Moon rocket that will power the agency’s Artemis II mission and...

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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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