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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: Asteroid 1999 RQ36
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May 23, 2012

Asteroid 1999 RQ36

This radar image of asteroid 1999 RQ36 was obtained NASA Deep Space Network antenna in Goldstone, Calif. on Sept 23,...

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NASA image: Galaxies Gather at Great Distances
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Jun 5, 2006

Galaxies Gather at Great Distances

Astronomers have discovered nearly 300 galaxy clusters and groups, including almost 100 located 8 to 10 billion...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin

An early morning view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, at right, and mobile launcher at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Mobile Launcher and Vehicle Assembly Buildin

With their lights reflected in the water, a nighttime view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building, at right, and...

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NASA image: The Data Downpour: Precipitation Processing System
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Jan 28, 2014

The Data Downpour: Precipitation Processing System

In a data-processing room at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., racks of high-powered computers...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia on the ground at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 14, 1981

Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia on the ground at Edwards Air Force Base

S81-30749 (14 April 1981) --- This high angle view shows the scene at Edwards Air Force Base in southern California...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking at High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Ten...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at one side of the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A brilliant sun shines through the doors of High Bay 3 in the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building
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Jun 20, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building

A view looking up at the 10 levels of work platforms in High Bay 3 inside the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony
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Jan 16, 2026

Exploration Ground Systems Ceremony

NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Senior Vehicle Operations Manager Matt Czech, second from left, passes the baton...

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NASA image: Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute
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Dec 16, 2024

Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute

From left, Artemis II NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman participate in a media day...

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NASA image: Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute
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Dec 16, 2024

Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute

Artemis II crew and backup crew hold a banner with NASA and industry leaders during a supplier and media day event...

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NASA image: SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking
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Nov 20, 2020

SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking

In High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

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NASA image: SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking
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Nov 20, 2020

SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking

In High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking
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Nov 20, 2020

SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking

In High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side
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Jan 7, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Left Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the left-hand center...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Right Side
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Jan 12, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Right Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right-hand center aft...

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NASA image: SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Stacking
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Nov 23, 2020

SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Stacking

The first of two Artemis I aft booster segments for the Space Launch System is lowered onto the mobile launcher in...

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NASA image: SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking
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Nov 20, 2020

SLS Artemis I Aft Segment Prep for Move/Stacking

In High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, one of the Artemis I...

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NASA image: LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Right Side
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Jan 12, 2021

LH&RH Center Aft Segment Stacking - Right Side

In High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the right-hand and...

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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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