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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: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 5

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image:  Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 1
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 1

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0399
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Apr 13, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - One of the two solid rocket boosters used in the historic launch of the Space Shuttle...

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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5769
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Dec 3, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket static fire test on Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2810
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers move the container holding NASA's Juno high-gain antenna container away from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2811
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Apr 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers move the container holding NASA Juno high-gain antenna container onto a transport at...

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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls away from the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 (in the background) to the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5082
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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X mission...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1828
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Dec 4, 2000

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The orbiter Atlantis rolls toward the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building after leaving the Orbiter...

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Sep 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building High Bay 3, NASA's Ares I-X mission...

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NASA image: E-20168
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Apr 25, 1969

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NASA research pilot Bill Dana stands in front of the HL-10 Lifting Body following his first glide flight on April...

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Mar 6, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Orbiter Atlantis rolls out of the Orbiter Processing Facility on its way to 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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