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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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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

DSC_3363

On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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Jan 30, 2020

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On Jan. 30, 2020, crews at Stennis Space Center successfully conducted modal testing of the first core stage of...

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NASA image: Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 16, 2024

Core Stage for Artemis II Rocket Moved to Pegasus Barge for Departure to Kennedy Space Center

These images and videos show team members moving the first core stage that will help launch the first crewed flight...

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NASA image: MSFC-1700823
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Jul 10, 2017

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The Orion stage adapter is being positioned for lifting onto the loading platform before being loaded into NASA's...

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NASA image: Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System
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Jul 17, 2020

Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System

Runs 1:28: Keith Higginbotham, the NASA launch vehicle stage adapter hardware manager, explains the adapter’s role...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Employee Prepares Site for Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework
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May 18, 2020

Michoud Assembly Facility Employee Prepares Site for Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework

This photo includes two employees wearing personal protective gear in the shipping and receiving area of Michoud...

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NASA image: Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

cmasaw1_20260402015754_3 (April 1, 2026) - The upper stage – or interim cryogenic propulsion stage – of the SLS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 28, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

A cover, called a “spider” is attached to the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket core stage for NASA’s Artemis II...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage
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Oct 25, 2024

Artemis II Spider Install on SLS Core Stage

Teams with Exploration Ground Systems prepare to attach a cover, called a “spider” to the top of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Delta II Second stage lift and mate to first stage at complex 17
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Jan 19, 2007

Delta II Second stage lift and mate to first stage at complex 17

Inside the mobile service tower on Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II second stage is mated...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Moves First Artemis SLS Rocket Stage from NASA’s Factory to Barge

These images show how the team rolled out the completed core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket from NASA’s...

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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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