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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: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld and MS5 Feustel during EVA5

S125-E-009706 (18 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (left) and Andrew Feustel, both STS-125 mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Visible in the foreground are back shell panels on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4766
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Sep 21, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida move the rotating service structure into...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Move
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Aug 24, 2017

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Move

A NASA KAMAG transporter moves the Space Launch System’s launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) to an area where...

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NASA image: Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail
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Jul 30, 2025

Artemis III Engine Section Boat Tail

Teams from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida integrate NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) core stage...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1884
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Hangar, workers begin wrapping racks of equipment...

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NASA image: Orion Crew Survival System
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Oct 15, 2019

Orion Crew Survival System

Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: KSC01padig216
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May 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Banks of lights dry tiles on orbiter Atlantis in the Orbiter Processing Facility....

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper Prep for Encapsulation
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Oct 2, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper Prep for Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulated NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside payload fairings on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in the...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings
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Oct 19, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings

NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, remains wrapped in a protective covering after removal from its...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up and ready to march towards the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to begin ground processing by...

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NASA image: Artemis III  Core Stage Boat Tail
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Sep 10, 2024

Artemis III Core Stage Boat Tail

NASA’s Artemis III core stage boat-tail and RS-25 engines are shown inside the Space Systems Processing Facility at...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF
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Dec 15, 2009

STS-134 crew during EVA TPS Overview training in the TPS/PABF

JSC2009-E-284893 (15 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson (right), STS-134 pilot; and European Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2882
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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II
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Oct 24, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Transport to SLC-2, Lift & Mate to Delta II

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, arrives at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2879
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May 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An Orion test capsule sits inside a temporary clean room in High Bay 3 of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B
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Jul 2, 2019

Water Flow Test with Mobile Launcher at Pad 39B

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems conducts a water flow test with the mobile launcher at Kennedy Space Center’s Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0717
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Mar 29, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Multi-Purpose Logistics Module Leonardo sits on a workstand in the Space Station...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1939
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Apr 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Mike...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd-0100
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Jan 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Vertical Processing Facility get ready to close the Large Orbital...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-216
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May 23, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Banks of lights dry tiles on orbiter Atlantis in the Orbiter Processing Facility....

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NASA image: STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5
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May 18, 2009

STS-125 MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA5

S125-E-009599 (18 May 2009) --- Astronaut John Grunsfeld, STS-125 mission specialist, participates in the mission?s...

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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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