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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-2014-4785
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Dec 8, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- At Naval Base San Diego in California, NASA's Orion spacecraft is being offloaded from the well...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking
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Jul 16, 2019

Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking

A Lockheed Martin employee works to secure the Orion crew module for the Artemis 1 mission onto a stand inside the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1808
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Feb 24, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Chief Mate Jamie Harris is steering Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking
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Jul 16, 2019

Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking

The Orion crew module for Artemis 1 is lowered by crane atop its service module on July 16, 2019, in the high bay...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking
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Jul 16, 2019

Artemis 1 Crew Module and Service Module Stacking

The Orion crew module for Artemis 1 is lifted by crane on July 16, 2019, in the high bay inside the Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber monitors his console during launch countdown activities inside...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, launches on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A brilliant sunrise fills the sky before a fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Departure
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Mar 11, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Departure

Aboard the International Space Station, Crew-7 which includes NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Service Module Surround Sound
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May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

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NASA image: Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test
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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

The Ascent Abort-2 test vehicle is secured on the pad at Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

The mobile launcher with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft rolls out of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

Crowds of spectators watch from Jetty Park in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on July 2, 2019, as a Northrop Grumman...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members are at their consoles in Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1843
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Crew members in a skiff from Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) arrives inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Engine Vertical Installer Arrival
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Apr 25, 2019

Engine Vertical Installer Arrival

The engine vertical installer for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) is inside the Vehicle Assembly at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference

Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45, participates in a prelaunch media briefing on the status of...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023
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Sep 4, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-6 Flight Day 3 Highlights - September 4, 2023

NASA astronauts Steve Bowen and Woody Hoburg as well as UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut Sultan Alneyadi and...

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NASA image: Space X Capsule Test
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Feb 25, 2019

Space X Capsule Test

The Space X capsule being tested at NASA Langley’s Splash Test Basin. A series of drop tests into the Hydro Impact...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1
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Mar 13, 2019

Guppy Fit Check for Orion EM-1

A fit check of the Orion Crew and Service Module Horizontal Transporter (CHT) with NASA's Super Guppy aircraft is...

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NASA image: Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Pre-Task Briefing

Artemis I managers hold a final briefing on Aug. 26, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to confirm all...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1845
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The left spent booster from space shuttle Discovery's final launch is seen floating on the...

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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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