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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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Nov 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Forward Reaction Control System (FRCS) of space shuttle Atlantis sits in the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2545
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Dec 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In Orbiter Processing Facility Bay 1, technicians work on the Forward Reaction Control...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4796
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Aug 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter Processing Facility 2, workers remove the forward...

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NASA image: Survey view of damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod taken by an Expedition 15 Crewmember
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Jun 13, 2007

Survey view of damage to the STS-117 OMS Pod taken by an Expedition 15 Crewmember

ISS015E11804 (13 June 2007) --- A digital still camera recorded this image of a gap caused by an uplifted area on...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut works on the Japanese robotic arm's Small Fine Arm
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Jun 3, 2025

JAXA astronaut works on the Japanese robotic arm's Small Fine Arm

iss073e0133686 (June 3, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander is...

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NASA image: Apollo overview - art work
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Oct 13, 2006

Apollo overview - art work

S66-05109 (1965) --- Artist's concept of a profile perspective of the Apollo spacecraft during its maneuver to...

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NASA image: Cygnus Capture
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May 24, 2018

Cygnus Capture

iss055e076762 (May 24, 2018) --- The Orbital ATK space freighter is slowly maneuvered by the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: WSTF OMS Engine, Orion
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May 1, 2018

WSTF OMS Engine, Orion

Engineers and technicians in NASA White Sands Test Facility’s Technical Services Section conduct functional tests on...

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NASA image: Flight Day 22: Thrusters
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Dec 7, 2022

Flight Day 22: Thrusters

art001e002199 (Dec. 7, 2022) The engines on Orion’s service module are prominently featured in this image from...

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NASA image: Cygnus cargo vehicle approaching the ISS for capture by the SSRMS
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Mar 26, 2016

Cygnus cargo vehicle approaching the ISS for capture by the SSRMS

iss047e155876 (March 26, 2016) --- Orbital ATK's Cygnus resupply ship slowly maneuvers its way toward the...

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Apr 1, 2026

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art002m1200912311 (April 1, 2026) - A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and...

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Apr 1, 2026

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art002m1200912324 (April 1, 2026) - A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and...

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NASA image: Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 6, 2006

Mapping sequence performed during the STS-121 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS013-E-47629 (6 July 2006) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041581 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system (OMS)...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005908 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 14, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle and heat...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005931 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's wing section is provided by this...

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NASA image: Artemis II European Service Module
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Jan 14, 2023

Artemis II European Service Module

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida install the orbital maneuvering system engine nozzle and heat...

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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: The business end of Orion
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Nov 30, 2022

The business end of Orion

art001e001619 (Nov. 30, 2022): On flight day 16 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, flight controllers captured this view...

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Jul 6, 2006

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A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 13...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Oct 25, 2007

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-120 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS016-E-005909 (25 Oct. 2007) --- A close-up view of Space Shuttle Discovery's tail section is featured in this...

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NASA image: The business end of Orion
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Nov 30, 2022

The business end of Orion

art001e001683 (Nov. 30, 2022): On flight day 16 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, flight controllers captured this view...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - MOCKUP - ADAPTER EQUIPMENT SECTION - FUEL CELL - MSC
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Mar 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-9 - MOCKUP - ADAPTER EQUIPMENT SECTION - FUEL CELL - MSC

S66-22686 (March 1966) --- Mock-up of the adapter equipment section to be used on the Gemini-9 spaceflight. This...

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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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