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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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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e515518 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps a hard drive...

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NASA image: Astronaut Thomas Stafford training in equipment repair before mission
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May 16, 1966

Astronaut Thomas Stafford training in equipment repair before mission

S66-33728 (10 May 1966) --- Astronaut Thomas P. Stafford, command pilot of the Gemini-9 spaceflight, checks the 16mm...

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NASA image: STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS
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Jun 19, 2007

STS-117 Space Shuttle Atlantis leaves the ISS

S117-E-08015 (19 June 2007) --- Backdropped by a colorful Earth, the International Space Station moves away from the...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 19, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 19, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport
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Sep 18, 2022

Inter-Stage Simulator for Exploration Upper Stage Moves to Michoud Dock for Transport

Move crews at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans guide the Inter-Stage Simulator (ISS) to the Michoud...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Mar 8, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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Jan 17, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare EUS Rocket Hardware for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift a ring for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) of...

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NASA image: Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollback Preparations
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Sep 24, 2022

Artemis I Rollback Preparations

Crawler Transporter-2 (CT-2) is seen outside the gates at Launch Pad 39B as teams configure systems for rolling...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollback Preparations
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Sep 24, 2022

Artemis I Rollback Preparations

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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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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