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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-00pp0917
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Jul 12, 2000

KSC-00pp0917

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1, STS-92 crew members, along with Boeing workers, look closely at the tools...

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NASA image: OSA STA and Umbilicals
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Aug 12, 2021

OSA STA and Umbilicals

Seen here is a close-up view of the Orion stage adapter (OSA) structural test article atop the Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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Aug 18, 2009

KSC-2009-4856

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base's Astrotech processing facility in California,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Sep 8, 1999

International Space Station (ISS)

These seven astronauts composed the crew for the STS-92 mission. In front are astronauts Pamela A. Melroy, pilot;...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc269
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Feb 5, 1998

KSC-98pc269

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-90 Neurolab payload is lowered into its payload canister in KSC's Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1351
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC-00pp1351

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister at left draws closer to the Rotating Service...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 5:49 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: European Service Module arrives at KSC
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Nov 14, 2018

European Service Module arrives at KSC

At the Operations and Checkout Building at Kennedy Space Center, Lockheed Martin technicians work to mate Orion's...

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NASA image: OSA Arrival in VAB High Bay 4
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Oct 4, 2021

OSA Arrival in VAB High Bay 4

Under a protective cover, the Orion Stage Adapter (OSA) arrives in High Bay 4 of the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

JSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1419
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Sep 14, 2000

KSC00pp1419

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Viewed across a field of wildflowers and other greenery, Space Shuttle Discovery rises...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion
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Oct 12, 2020

Artemis I Orion

In the Operations and Checkout Building (O&C) at Kennedy Space Center, three spacecraft adapter jettison (SAJ)...

JSC
NASA image: Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield
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Mar 18, 2020

Augmented Reality Work on Orion CM Heatshield

Michael Maxwell, with Lockheed Martin’s augmented reality team, wears a pair of augmented reality (AR) goggles to...

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NASA image: Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest
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Aug 24, 2017

Advanced Plant Habitat Test Harvest

Arabidopsis thaliana plants are seen inside the growth chamber of the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) Flight Unit No. 1...

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NASA image: KSC00PP-0878
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Jul 6, 2000

KSC00PP-0878

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers in the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 watch the progress of the Pressurized...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc353
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Node 1, the first U.S. element for the International Space Station, and Pressurized...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

In their Swamp Works laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Dr. Carlos Calle and Jay Phillips are testing an...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off at 5:49 a.m. EDT from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed
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Jan 26, 2024

PACE Spacecraft Processing - Mated to PAF, Blankets Removed

NASA and SpaceX technicians connect NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1352
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC00pp1352

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At Launch Pad 39A, the payload canister with the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 inside...

KSC
NASA image: Artemis II - European Service Module Arrival at KSC - on Work St
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Oct 15, 2021

Artemis II - European Service Module Arrival at KSC - on Work St

The European-built Service Module (ESM) for NASA’s Artemis II mission is shown in a work stand inside the high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0421
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Mar 14, 2005

KSC-05pd-0421

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, the Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG), attached...

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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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