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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: KSC-02pd1031
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, workers attach a crane to...

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NASA image: Platform A North Arrival
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Dec 13, 2016

Platform A North Arrival

Workers prepare to unload the second half of the A-level work platforms, A north, for NASA's Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1571
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Feb 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A mockup of the Launch Abort System, or LAS, is lifted off a trailer inside the Vehicle...

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NASA image: VAB Imagery of Test Articles - Orion Mass Simulator
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Aug 13, 2021

VAB Imagery of Test Articles - Orion Mass Simulator

Tests are underway in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 16, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

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

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Crawler Transporter Rolls
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Mar 15, 2022

Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Crawler Transporter Rolls

Engineers and technicians drive the crawler-transporter 2 under the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) with the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1047
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Jun 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On the launch tower at Launch Complex 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion LAS Integration - LAS on KMAG Prepped for Transp
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Oct 18, 2021

Artemis I Orion LAS Integration - LAS on KMAG Prepped for Transp

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the fully assembled Orion...

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NASA image: Orion SAW Install
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Mar 3, 2025

Orion SAW Install

Technicians install four solar array wings on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Rollout #2 - ML Elevator Shot
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Jun 3, 2022

Artemis I WDR Rollout #2 - ML Elevator Shot

In this view looking down from high above in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the Artemis I Space Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion set for integration from Bay 4 in the VAB
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Oct 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion set for integration from Bay 4 in the VAB

NASA’s Orion spacecraft with its launch abort system is stacked on the agency’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

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

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

The mobile launcher with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft aboard is seen inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen through the windows of Firing Room...

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NASA image: Orion lift and Integration to Artemis II
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Oct 18, 2025

Orion lift and Integration to Artemis II

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems team use a crane to lift and secure NASA’s Orion spacecraft on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion LAS Integration - LAS on KMAG Prepped for Transp
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Oct 18, 2021

Artemis I Orion LAS Integration - LAS on KMAG Prepped for Transp

Inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the fully assembled Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollback Preparations
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Sep 26, 2022

Artemis I Rollback Preparations

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

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NASA image: Orion SAW Install
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Mar 3, 2025

Orion SAW Install

Technicians install four solar array wings on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership
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Oct 18, 2023

2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, second from right, Bob Cabana, NASA associate administrator, and NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

The mobile launcher with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft aboard is seen inside the...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter Roll to VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout
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Mar 11, 2022

Crawler Transporter Roll to VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout

Engineers and technicians drive the crawler-transporter 2 along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

Invited guests and NASA employees watch as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard...

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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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