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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: Artemis I  Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

The Moon rises as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile...

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Jun 17, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- As the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is lowered toward the upper stage of a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5582
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Sep 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A model capsule seen ahead of tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Beauty Shots, All Platfor
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Mar 16, 2022

Artemis I WDR Pre-Rollout Activities - Beauty Shots, All Platfor

In this view looking up in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: 108-KSC-69P-0037
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Mar 3, 1969

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Apollo 9 Astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and Russell L. Schweickart breakfast...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift to Vac Chamber
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Orion Lift to Vac Chamber

A massive crane lifts NASA’s Orion spacecraft out of the Final Assembly and System Testing cell and moves it to 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 atop a mobile launcher as it rolls...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Guests watch the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket launches carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Guests watch the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Guests watch the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System rocket launches carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Guests watch the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket carrying the Orion spacecraft with NASA astronauts Reid...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Soyuz Assembly
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Mar 24, 2015

Expedition 43 Soyuz Assembly

The Soyuz rocket and Soyuz TMA-16M spacecraft are assembled at Building 112 on the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Orion team watches the spacecraft return
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion team watches the spacecraft return

Orion Chief Engineer Julie Kramer waits for the parachute sequence to start after Orion reentered the atmosphere in...

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NASA image: Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware
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Jan 10, 2022

Employees working on Artemis I SLS Flight Hardware

In view high up in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1016
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Jun 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft, mated to the upper stage of its 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: Platform F Arrival
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Mar 29, 2016

Platform F Arrival

A heavy load transport truck arrives at the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Headshots of EGS Employees - Dan Zapata
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Sep 3, 2021

Headshots of EGS Employees - Dan Zapata

Dan Zapata is a crawler systems engineer for the Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems, Orion, and Lockheed Martin participate in a handover ceremony of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0807
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May 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 17-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, two solid rocket boosters are...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Astronaut Suit-Up
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Sep 28, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Astronaut Suit-Up

Live launch coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission, beginning with a summarized video of astronaut suit-up inside...

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NASA image: Platform A South Arrival
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Nov 28, 2016

Platform A South Arrival

A heavy load transport truck from Tillett Heavy Hauling in Titusville, Florida, arrives at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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