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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: Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival
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Jun 19, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival

The first of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by truck in High Bay 4 inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3602
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dignitaries turn out for an event marking the arrival of NASA's first space-bound Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1510
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-95 astronaut Steve Robinson speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1489
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn and astronaut Steve Robinson of...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical
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Aug 11, 2022

JPSS-2 Atlas V Fairing Lift to Vertical

On Aug. 11, 2022, teams at the Astrotech facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) in California use a crane to...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration
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Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration

A test version of the Orion crew module is inside the Launch Abort System Facility (LASF) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4 of the...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells, at right, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) was lifted up from a flatbed truck...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7053
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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley and Mission Specialist Sandra Magnus receive a briefing and...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell, at left, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells, at right, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

One of the 12 ejectable data recorders from NASA’s Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is retrieved from the Atlantic...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival
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Jun 19, 2018

Ascent Abort 2 (AA2) Aeroshells Arrival

The first of three aeroshells for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) is lowered onto wooden blocks in High Bay 4...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

Technicians assist as a crane lowers the third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) onto slats...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0145
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Feb 2, 2000

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STS-99 Mission Specialist Gerhard Thiele (foreground) and Commander Kevin Kregel make their way to the runway at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1504
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the "On...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3991
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Minutes before launch was scrubbed, space shuttle Endeavour waits for liftoff on Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3990
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Jul 12, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA Security helicopter hovers near the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One
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Jul 12, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival - Third One

The third and final aeroshell for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) arrives by flatbed truck in High Bay 4 of the...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members lower the Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, into the water at...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Integration
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Mar 13, 2019

Launch Abort System Integration

A test version of the Orion crew module, at left, and the Launch Abort System (LAS) are inside the Launch Abort...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2871
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Apr 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Astronaut and Director of Flight Crew Operations, Janet Kavandi addresses the audience...

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NASA image: AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB
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Jun 26, 2018

AA-2 Aeroshell Arrival to VAB

The second of three aeroshells, at right, for Orion's Launch Abort System (LAS) was lifted up from a flatbed truck...

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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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