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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: KSC00pp0860
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Jun 29, 2000

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Workers in the Vehicle Assembly Building check the connections on the forward section of a solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2372
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May 16, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2366
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May 16, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers prepare a...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2371
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May 16, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians and engineers install a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5960
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space in Florida, sensors have...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5958
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Oct 17, 2012

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CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- Inside the Launch Equipment Test Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space in Florida, a Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2252
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

The Near-Earth Asteroid Scout team prepares their secondary payload for installation in the Space Launch System...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055870
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Oct 5, 2023

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jsc2023e055870 (10/5/2023) --- The Testing Contaminant Rejection of Aquaporin Inside® HFFO Module (Aquamembrane-3)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2255
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2254
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2251
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Mar 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19796 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2253
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Mar 19, 2009

KSC-2009-2253

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, catenary wires are being...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO 9
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO 9

S69-19792 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055874
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Oct 5, 2023

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jsc2023e055874 (10/5/2023) --- The Testing Contaminant Rejection of Aquaporin Inside® HFFO Module (Aquamembrane-3)...

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NASA image: ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX
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Feb 20, 1969

ART CONCEPTS - APOLLO IX

S69-19793 (February 1969) --- Composite of six artist's concepts illustrating key events, tasks and activities on...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00089
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Apr 15, 2005

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Launch Team: The vehicle max-q. Launch Team: Attitude nominal. The vehicle fin actuator system, which is used to...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00093
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Apr 19, 2005

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Launch Team: The vehicle max-q. Launch Team: Attitude nominal. The vehicle fin actuator system, which is used to...

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NASA image: ArtemisII-Update-B-roll Version
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Jul 24, 2020

ArtemisII-Update-B-roll Version

Teams at NASA Michoud Assembly Facility are building the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister
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Sep 1, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Lift and Mate PASS Canister to PLA Canister

Technicians use a crane to lift the payload adapter separation systems canister for the Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test...

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NASA image: Artemis II OSA Integration
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Sep 30, 2025

Artemis II OSA Integration

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program attach the Orion stage adapter to the interim cryogenic...

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NASA image: Artemis II OSA Integration
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Sep 30, 2025

Artemis II OSA Integration

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program attach the Orion stage adapter to the interim cryogenic...

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NASA image: Artemis II OSA Integration
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Sep 30, 2025

Artemis II OSA Integration

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program attach the Orion stage adapter to the interim cryogenic...

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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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