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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: CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Transport to Pad 41
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Nov 21, 2019

CCP Boeing CST-100 Starliner OFT Rollout - Transport to Pad 41

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft passes by the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis III Pressure Vessel Arrival, Lift to Work Stand
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Oct 21, 2021

Artemis III Pressure Vessel Arrival, Lift to Work Stand

The Orion pressure vessel for NASA’s Artemis III mission is lifted by crane for its move onto a work stand in the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move for Hurricane Preparations
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Aug 30, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move for Hurricane Preparations

Exploration Ground Systems teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are taking precautions to protect Artemis...

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May 16, 2012

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Flight controllers and Flight Director Chris Edelen in the FCR-1 during NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba, flight...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Mattingly participates in EVA simulation
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Dec 1, 1971

Astronaut Thomas Mattingly participates in EVA simulation

S71-58148 (1 Dec. 1971) --- Astronaut Thomas K. Mattingly II, command module pilot of the planned Apollo 16 lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2543
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A heavy forklift with its specialized engine installer hold one of the main engines taken...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room
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Jun 8, 2020

Artemis II Crew Module Adapter Move to Clean Room

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Artemis II...

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NASA image: LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC
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May 16, 2006

LAUNCH PAD 39 - PRELAUNCH - KSC

S73-25901 (25 May 1973) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., commander of the Skylab 2 mission, is suited up in the...

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NASA image: Artemis I with Top Platforms Retracted
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Mar 2, 2022

Artemis I with Top Platforms Retracted

Teams retracted the first two of 20 platforms surrounding the Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft that...

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

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

Mike Sarafin, Artemis I mission manager at NASA Headquarters speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion / SLS stack complete
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Oct 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion / SLS stack complete

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis I mission, fully assembled with its launch abort system, is stacked on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2670
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians carefully remove main engine No. 1 from space shuttle Discovery using a specially...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

After suit-up and final fit checks, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts participate in a traditional game of cards...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move to Pad
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Jun 26, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move to Pad

Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile launcher makes its last solo trek along the crawlerway atop crawler-transporter 2...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2715
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, will undergo...

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

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

Mike Sarafin, Artemis I mission manager at NASA Headquarters speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon...

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Jun 21, 2023

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Date: 2/27/2025 Photographer: NASA/Rad Sinyak Caption: Technicians begin working on the installation of the four...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3991
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Nov 16, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the conference room of Operations Support Building II at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Oct 28, 2013

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In the Integration Building at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 38/39 Flight Engineer Rick...

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NASA image: jsc2020e016987
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Apr 6, 2020

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jsc2020e016987 - At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz MS-16 spacecraft and its booster are...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, nears KSC LC Pad 39B atop the crawler transporter
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Apr 11, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, nears KSC LC Pad 39B atop the crawler transporter

S89-30719 (22 March 1989) --- Space shuttle Atlantis is seen soon in duplicate, thanks to reflection in nearby...

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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: Apollo 13 prime crewmembers during water egress training
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Jan 17, 1970

Apollo 13 prime crewmembers during water egress training

S70-24014 (17 Jan. 1970) --- The three prime crewmen of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission stand by to participate...

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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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