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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:  SLS at the pad
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Jan 29, 2026

SLS at the pad

Spotlights illuminate NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop a mobile...

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NASA image:  SLS at the pad
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Jan 29, 2026

SLS at the pad

Spotlights illuminate NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop a mobile...

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NASA image: SLS on the Pad
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Mar 27, 2026

SLS on the Pad

Spotlights illuminate NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move to Pad
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Jun 26, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move to Pad

Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher is illuminated in the night as it makes its last solo trek to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp0480
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Mar 13, 2001

KSC-01pp0480

Workers in the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility (SAEF 2) get ready to conduct an illumination test on...

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NASA image: ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

ULA Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

Contrails are seen illuminated in the sky as the Sun begins to rise following the launch of a United Launch Alliance...

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NASA image: Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch
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Dec 7, 2021

Atlas V DoD STP-3 Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the Department of Defense’s Space Test Program 3 (STP-3) mission is...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3988
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3988

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians conduct deployment tests on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a mobile launcher is seen illuminated...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3830
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May 19, 2011

KSC-2011-3830

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a clean-room environment at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover
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Oct 30, 2019

A Light Touch Required for NASA's Mars 2020 Rover

An engineer working on NASA's Mars 2020 mission uses a solar intensity probe to measure and compare the amount of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc29
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Jan 7, 1999

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Workers (right) at Astrotech, Titusville, Fla., arrange the lights for an illumination test on the solar panel of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3832
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May 19, 2011

KSC-2011-3832

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a clean-room environment at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla.,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are seen illuminated by lights at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal
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Apr 2, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3989
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May 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3989

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians conduct deployment tests on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

An alligator is seen in a reflection of NASA’s Artemis II Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft...

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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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