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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-2012-6433
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6433

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to fit a special fixture around an Orion capsule inside the high bay of...

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NASA image: Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay
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Mar 18, 2021

Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay

Teams from American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently replaced the facility’s existing crane with a new crane...

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NASA image: Orion Move to Vac Chamber
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Oct 20, 2022

Orion Move to Vac Chamber

Technicians used a 30-ton crane to lift NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Friday, June 28, 2024, from the Final Assembly...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products
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Sep 17, 2024

Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products

Teams from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and Airbus prepare to integrate European Service Module 3 to the crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products
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Sep 17, 2024

Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products

Teams from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and Airbus prepare to integrate European Service Module 3 to the crew...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis IV mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Visible in the foreground are back shell panels on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products
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Sep 17, 2024

Artemis III ESM & CMA Mate Products

Teams from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and Airbus prepare to integrate European Service Module 3 to the crew...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Heat Shield Carrier

The heat shield carrier for Orion’s Artemis IV mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Orion Move to Vac Chamber
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Oct 20, 2022

Orion Move to Vac Chamber

Technicians used a 30-ton crane to lift NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Friday, June 28, 2024, from the Final Assembly...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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Apr 30, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates tour the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay during a...

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NASA image: Artemis III Orion Service Module
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Mar 5, 2025

Artemis III Orion Service Module

The Artemis III Orion service module in work inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis III Orion Crew Module
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Mar 5, 2025

Artemis III Orion Crew Module

Technicians work on the Artemis III Orion crew module inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Crew Module in Vacuum Chamber
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Nov 8, 2024

Artemis II Orion Crew Module in Vacuum Chamber

Technicians capture a photo of NASA’s Orion spacecraft inside the altitude chamber to complete further testing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Crew Module in Vacuum Chamber
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Nov 7, 2024

Artemis II Orion Crew Module in Vacuum Chamber

Teams with NASA and Lockheed Martin prepare to conduct testing on NASA’s Orion spacecraft on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates are inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

The 2017 class of astronaut candidates pause for a group photograph inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

A member of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates views the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 inside the...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC
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May 1, 2018

2017 ASCAN Tour of KSC

Members of the 2017 class of astronaut candidates are inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

The forward bay cover for the Orion crew module is secured on a movable stand in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: STS 51-F crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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Jul 29, 1985

STS 51-F crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

STS 51-F crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's operations and checkout building on their way to the launch...

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NASA image: STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building
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Dec 9, 2006

STS-116 crew exits Operations and Checkout Building

STS116-S-006 (9 Dec. 2006) --- After suiting up, the STS-116 crewmembers exit the Operations and Checkout Building...

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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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