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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: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: KSC-89PC-0635
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Jul 3, 1989

KSC-89PC-0635

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following the rollover from the OPF, the orbiter Columbia is prepared for mating with the...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0818
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Jun 27, 2000

KSC00pp0818

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check the rings on the segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB) after...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-426
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Jan 9, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-426

LCROSS in Ames clean room N-240- special made crate for transfer to Northrup Grumman Redondo Beach, CA where more...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0811
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Jun 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0811

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers prepare to mate two segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB). The SRB is...

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NASA image: View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel
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Dec 8, 2000

View in PMA-3 looking into connecting tunnel

ISS01-E-5048 (8 December 2000) ---This digital still camera's view was taken in the International Space Station's...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-456
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Jan 10, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-456

LCROSS in Ames clean room N-240- packed into a special made crate for transfer to Northrup Grumman Redondo Beach, CA...

ARC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0817
Image
Jun 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0817

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check the rings on the segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB) before...

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NASA image: View of Speed Limit signs on the PMA 1 hatch during Expedition 12
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Mar 29, 2006

View of Speed Limit signs on the PMA 1 hatch during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-22884 (29 March 2006) --- A close-up view of signs on the Pressurized Mating Adapter-1 (PMA-1) hatchway...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Jul 26, 1978

Space Shuttle Projects

This photo is of the removal of the Orbiter Enterprise from the Marshall Space Flight Center's Dynamic Test Stand...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Feb 11, 2020

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service Module, is lifted in...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-247
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Apr 11, 1969

KSC-69P-247

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Command and Service Module (CSM) for Apollo 11 move from 134 work stand and final...

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NASA image: Nighttime scene of Gemini spacecraft being hoisted to top of Pad 19
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Apr 14, 1965

Nighttime scene of Gemini spacecraft being hoisted to top of Pad 19

S65-23710 (14 April 1965) --- Nighttime scene showing the Gemini-4 spacecraft being hoisted to the white room at the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2
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Nov 15, 1981

Space Shuttle Columbia OV (101) launching from pad 39A begining STS-2

The 122 foot tall Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia mated to its external fuel container (ET) and two solid rocket...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-506
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Jan 18, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD07-0073-506

LCROSS leaves Northrup Grumman Redondo Beach, CA clean room post shippment verification tests before being mated to...

ARC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp0812
Image
Jun 27, 2000

KSC00pp0812

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check two segments of a solid rocket booster (SRB) to be mated. The SRB is...

KSC
NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp0813
Image
Jun 27, 2000

KSC-00pp0813

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, workers check the lower segment of a solid rocket booster (SRB) to be mated to the...

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NASA image: European Service Module
Image
Oct 19, 2021

European Service Module

The crew module adapter, which connects Orion's crew module with the European Service module is lifted in...

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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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