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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-2012-2941
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2941

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Space Launch Complex-40 is ablaze as the...

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NASA image: Subjective Assessment
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Dec 8, 2021

Subjective Assessment

Test subjects performing subjective assessment of underwater lamp source during NBL Preliminary Lunar Lighting...

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NASA image: MSolo Vibe Fixture Removal
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Aug 4, 2022

MSolo Vibe Fixture Removal

Engineers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida remove the vibration fixture on the Mass Spectrometer observing...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB

During the morning on Oct. 30, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2899
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2899

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Dragon capsule, powered by nine Merlin engines on the Falcon 9 rocket, soars into...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB

During sunrise on Oct. 30, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, departs...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

In the early morning on Oct. 20, 2020, a truck sprays water in front of crawler-transporter 2 to reduce dust and...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Teams process Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane, inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2848
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May 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2848

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket begins its move from the processing facility to the pad at Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2937
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2937

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Space Launch Complex-40 is ablaze as the...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010649 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 32 commander; and Yuri...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3712
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Apr 29, 2012

KSC-2012-3712

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – As technicians monitor the progress of the transporter, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with its...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to the VAB

During sunrise on Oct. 30, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, begins...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

During sunrise on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, nears...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1071
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Jan 12, 2015

KSC-2015-1071

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A solar array illumination test is performed on the upper stack of the Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: Perseverance Test Rover's First Drive
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Sep 4, 2020

Perseverance Test Rover's First Drive

Engineers test drive the Earth-bound twin of NASA's Perseverance Mars rover for the first time in a warehouselike...

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NASA image: MSolo Vibe Test
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Aug 3, 2022

MSolo Vibe Test

The Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) instrument undergoes vibration testing inside the...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

Xenon lights illuminate the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, as it is carried slowly along the crawlerway...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2912
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2912

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket begins its ascent to space at 3:44 a.m. EDT from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test
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May 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test

A solar array illumination test is performed on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room on May...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2926
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2926

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The nine Merlin engines beneath the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roar to life at 3:44 a.m. EDT at...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

In the early morning on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission begins its rollout atop...

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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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