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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 II European Service Module
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Jan 13, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida begin installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

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NASA image: Pathfinder
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Jun 4, 1997

Pathfinder

This shot offers a bird's eye-view of a Fastrac II engine duration test at Marshall's Test Stand 116. The Fastrac II...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2010-3076
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Apr 27, 2010

KSC-2010-3076

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Secured inside a railway car, a nozzle exit cone for a solid rocket booster that will be used...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

The forward skirt for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig078
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Nov 3, 2000

KSC-00padig078

In the glow of a late afternoon sun, the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) returns the orbiter Discovery to KSC after...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-0057
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Feb 20, 1981

KSC-81pc-0057

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Flames shot from the nozzles of the Space Shuttle's three engines during the successful...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0982
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Jul 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0982

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this close-up view shows...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0134
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Jan 19, 2007

KSC-07pd0134

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space...

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NASA image: J-2X powerpack
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Oct 5, 2012

J-2X powerpack

NASA removed J-2X engine No. 10001 from the A-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center in early October. Opening of the...

SSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift maneuver space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3302
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Nov 13, 2007

KSC-07pd3302

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians on a...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3306
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Nov 13, 2007

KSC-07pd3306

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians on a...

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NASA image: View of foot restraint strayed from Discovery
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Aug 11, 1984

View of foot restraint strayed from Discovery

41D-33-071 (4 Sept. 1984) --- A collection of ice that developed around an external nozzle on Discovery’s port side...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

A forward skirt and two nose cones for the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid boosters are in view inside the...

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NASA image: Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates
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Oct 16, 2019

Booster Fabrication Facility SLS Updates

The aft skirt for one of the Space Launch System’s (SLS) two solid rocket boosters is inside the Booster Fabrication...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3303
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Nov 13, 2007

KSC-07pd3303

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, technicians on a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp0981
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Jul 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0981

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this close-up view shows...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0980
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Jul 28, 1999

KSC-99pp0980

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Following the landing of Space Shuttle Columbia on July 27, this close-up view shows...

KSC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor
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Jan 19, 2007

Space Shuttle Main Engine 3 install in Endeavor

In Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, technicians on a Hyster forklift install space shuttle main engine no. 3 into...

KSC
NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-104-008 (14 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 16, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

In view is a closeup of the newly installed orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle and heat shield for the Artemis...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
Image
Jan 13, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida begin installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
Image
Jan 16, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida finish installing the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle...

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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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