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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-2011-2600
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Mar 31, 2011

KSC-2011-2600

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians carefully remove main engine No. 3 from space shuttle Discovery using a specially...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2713
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Apr 1, 2011

KSC-2011-2713

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, is moved to a work...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A dragonfly perches on a tree branch with the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in view in the background at...

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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: Expedition 68 Preflight
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Sep 21, 2022

Expedition 68 Preflight

Expedition 68 cosmonaut Dmitri Petelinof Roscosmos signs a photo inside the Cosmonaut Hotel prior to departing for...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival
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Aug 25, 2016

Orion EM-1 Heat Shield Arrival

NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft touched down at the Shuttle Landing Facility, managed and operated by Space Florida, at...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move to Pad
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Jun 27, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move to Pad

Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher is illuminated in the night as it makes its last solo trek to Kennedy...

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NASA image: SRB Stack Training
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Jan 30, 2018

SRB Stack Training

Crane operators and ground support personnel practice lifting and stacking mock-ups of solid rocket booster (SRB)...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Preflight
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Oct 14, 2020

Expedition 64 Preflight

Expedition 64 Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov, left, and Sergey Kud-Sverchkov, center, of Roscosmos and NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2, carrying NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: European Service Module-Structural Test Article Load onto Transp
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Jun 21, 2017

European Service Module-Structural Test Article Load onto Transp

The Orion service module structural test article for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), built by the European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6429
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Dec 5, 2012

KSC-2012-6429

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians prepare to lift a special fixture inside the high bay of the Operations &...

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NASA image: VAB Crane Work Progress
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Dec 17, 2014

VAB Crane Work Progress

Upgrades and modifications continue on the 175-ton crane on the ground floor of the transfer aisle inside the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3029
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Apr 23, 2011

KSC-2011-3029

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers monitor...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is moved by crane to its transport pallet inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2991
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Apr 22, 2011

KSC-2011-2991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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NASA image: Engineering Management Board Tour VAB
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Mar 22, 2017

Engineering Management Board Tour VAB

Members of NASA’s Engineering Management Board visit the Vehicle Assembly Building’s High Bay 3 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon mission, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Mattingly participates in EVA simulation
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Aug 12, 2008

Astronaut Thomas Mattingly participates in EVA simulation

Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, command module pilot of the planned Apollo 16 lunar landing mission, participates...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2, carrying NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Tours VAB
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Jul 14, 2021

Christina Koch Tours VAB

NASA astronaut Christina Koch stands inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building on July 14, 2021, in...

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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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