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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-05pd-0049
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0049

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank heads for the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0054
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0054

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center in the Launch Complex 39 Area, the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0041
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0041

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees accompany the newly redesigned External Tank as it wends its way through...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0048
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0048

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank moves closer to its destination, the Vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1645
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Aug 3, 2004

KSC-04pd1645

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) Processing Facility, Boeing-Rocketdyne crane...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0052
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0052

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the roof of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1810
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Jul 8, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister is prepared for lifting. Inside the canister...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7661
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Nov 3, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The predawn light reveals the payload fairing containing NASA's Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0051
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0051

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Viewed from the top of the Launch Control Center, the newly redesigned External Tank is...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0043
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Jan 6, 2005

KSC-05pd-0043

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The newly redesigned External Tank slowly moves toward the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0146
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the radioisotope...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0145
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Jan 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — On Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, workers on the ground...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 Spacecraft Mate to Atlas V

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) payload fairing with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover secured inside arrives at...

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NASA image: XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp
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Apr 3, 1981

XV-15 tilt rotor ship #1 and #2 parked on NASA ramp

The XV-15 tilt rotor ships #1 and #2 parked on the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center ramp. The XV-15s, manufactured...

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NASA image: ECN-535
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Dec 9, 1964

ECN-535

In this NASA Flight Reserch Center photograph the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) number 1 is shown in flight....

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-448
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Oct 30, 1964

ECN-448

This 1964 NASA Flight Reserch Center photograph shows a ground engine test underway on the Lunar Landing Research...

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NASA image: ECN-541
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Dec 9, 1964

ECN-541

An inflight view from the left side of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, is shown in this 1964 NASA Flight...

AFRC
NASA image: ECN-688
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May 11, 1965

ECN-688

In this 1965 NASA Flight Reserch Center photograph the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle (LLRV) is shown at near...

AFRC
NASA image: E-14754
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Apr 1, 1966

E-14754

A group photo of the LLRV personnel following the program's 100th flight. The photo was taken at South Base, and was...

AFRC
NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

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NASA image: Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2025

Artemis V Moon Rocket in Early Phase of Production

This image shows NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move crew lifting a completed liquid hydrogen tank barrel off the...

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NASA image: Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2022

Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility lift the core stage 3 liquid oxygen...

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NASA image: Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2022

Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility lift the core stage 3 liquid oxygen...

MAF
NASA image: Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production
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Feb 10, 2022

Liquid Oxygen Tank Barrel for Core Stage Moves for Next Phase of Production

On Thursday, February 10, 2022, move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility lift the core stage 3 liquid oxygen...

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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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