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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: SpaceX CRS-23 Lift to Vertical
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Aug 25, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Lift to Vertical

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, with the company’s uncrewed Dragon spacecraft atop, is raised to a vertical position at...

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NASA image: 2010-4615
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Sep 9, 2010

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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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Sep 9, 2010

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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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NASA image: 2010-4614
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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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NASA image: 2010-4616
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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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NASA image: 2010-4613
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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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NASA image: 2010-4617
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STS-132 DISCOVERY VERTICAL LIFT TO MATE

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NASA image: 2010-3785
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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: 2010-3784
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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: 2010-3781
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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: 2010-3786
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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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STS-335 LAUNCH ON NEED - SEGMENT LIFT TO VERTICAL AND MOVE TO WORKSTAND

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NASA image: Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V
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Nov 10, 2011

Hoisting NASA Mars Science Laboratory Onto Its Atlas V

Employees at Space Launch Complex 41 of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., keep watch as the payload fairing...

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NASA image: EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical
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Mar 14, 2025

EUS STA FWD Dome Progress - Vertical

EUS STA FWD Dome Hardware Progress video showcasing the lift onto the robotic weld tool, trimming process, and then...

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May 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Vehicle Assembly Building, external tank No. 117 is lifted off its transporter...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Lift and Mate
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Lift and Mate

Mars 2020 spacecraft is lifted and mated to the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at the Vertical Integration...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center
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Oct 3, 2025

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center

Teams lift a liquid hydrogen tank barrel into the Vertical Assembly Center at Michoud Assembly Facility in New...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center
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Oct 3, 2025

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center

Teams lift a liquid hydrogen tank barrel into the Vertical Assembly Center at Michoud Assembly Facility in New...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center
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Oct 3, 2025

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center

Teams lift a liquid hydrogen tank barrel into the Vertical Assembly Center at Michoud Assembly Facility in New...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center
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Oct 3, 2025

Artemis IV Liquid Hydrogen Tank Barrel Moves into Vertical Assembly Center

Teams lift a liquid hydrogen tank barrel into the Vertical Assembly Center at Michoud Assembly Facility in New...

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NASA image: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

The mission insignia of NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) mission is pictured in...

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NASA image: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

Technicians monitor movement and guide NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) as a...

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NASA image: GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand
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Jan 24, 2024

GOES-U Unboxing, Lift to Vertical, Move to Stand

Technicians monitor movement and guide NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-U (GOES-U) as a...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical
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Jun 18, 2021

Landsat 9 Fairing(s) Lift to Vertical

Inside the Integrated Processing Facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a United Launch Alliance...

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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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