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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-2012-5580
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Sep 20, 2012

KSC-2012-5580

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

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

2021 Astronaut Candidates with NASA Senior Leadership

Bob Cabana, NASA associate administrator, speaks with the 2021 astronaut candidate class with NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC
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Nov 14, 1969

APOLLO XII - LAUNCH DAY ACTIVITIES - LAUNCH COMPLEX 39A - KSC

S69-58881 (14 Nov. 1969) --- The three Apollo 12 crew men leave the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft...

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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: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 20, 2019

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, returns to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) on...

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NASA image: Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC
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Nov 5, 2020

Kathy Lueders Visit to KSC

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator of NASA’s Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, visits the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Isolated Launch and Landing Views
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Isolated Launch and Landing Views

Live launch coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, from astronaut suit-up inside the iconic Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks as the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: NASA Psyche Mission: Charting a Metallic World
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Sep 8, 2021

NASA Psyche Mission: Charting a Metallic World

In this artist’s rendition, we explore a metallic world named Psyche, an asteroid that offers a unique window into...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0811
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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, a view of the first stage of a...

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NASA image: The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML
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Dec 2, 2014

The Media Tour the BFF, VAB, and the ML

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the news media tour the spaceport's Vehicle Assembly Building....

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NASA image: SpaceX InFlight Abort Dry Dress Rehearsal
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Jan 17, 2020

SpaceX InFlight Abort Dry Dress Rehearsal

NASA astronauts Doug Hurley, left, and Bob Behnken, wearing SpaceX spacesuits, wave after walking out of the Neil A....

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

Members of the Artemis I launch team watch out the windows of Firing Room One of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Live Launch Coverage
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Oct 5, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5 Live Launch Coverage

Inside the crew suit-up room in the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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: KSC-02pd1014
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Jun 17, 2002

KSC-02pd1014

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A worker checks the fit as the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is mated to the...

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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: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Live Launch Coverage - 720p
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Live Launch Coverage - 720p

Live launch coverage of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission, from astronaut suit-up inside the iconic Neil A. Armstrong...

KSC
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: jsc2019e013410
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Mar 10, 2019

jsc2019e013410

jsc2019e013410 - In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 59 backup...

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NASA image: Astronaut John Young during final suiting operations for Apollo 10 mission
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May 18, 1969

Astronaut John Young during final suiting operations for Apollo 10 mission

S69-34485 (18 May 1969) --- Astronaut John W. Young, Apollo 10 command module pilot, adjusts strap on his...

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NASA image: LM Imagery of Orion
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Feb 27, 2025

LM Imagery of Orion

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

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1049
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Jun 19, 2002

KSC-02pd1049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The antenna on top of the Comet Nucleus Tour (CONTOUR) spacecraft is seen after removal...

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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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