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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: Research Technology
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Oct 21, 1999

Research Technology

Pictured is an artist's concept of an advanced chemical propulsion system called Pulse Detonation. Long term...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034731)
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Mar 24, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034731)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034740)
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Mar 26, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034740)

At a Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: ERSA 02
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Jul 31, 2023

ERSA 02

The European Radiation Sensors Array is one of the first three science payloads selected to fly on the Gateway space...

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NASA image: Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034726)
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Mar 24, 2025

Preparing Gateway’s HALO for Departure from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034726)

At the Thales Alenia Space facility in Turin, Italy, technicians prepare Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics...

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NASA image: iss065e212106
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Jul 29, 2021

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iss065e212106 (July 29, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Day 3 Highlights
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Apr 4, 2026

Artemis II Flight Day 3 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 3 Highlights: Includes external spacecraft surveying activity, images of Earth from the Orion...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - A worker in the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base checks the Gravity Probe B experiment during prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.
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Sep 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - A worker in the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base checks the Gravity Probe B experiment during prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.

NASA image: VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe B experiment sits on an assembly and test stand where it has been subject to various prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.
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Sep 12, 2003

VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe B experiment sits on an assembly and test stand where it has been subject to various prelaunch testing. The Gravity Probe B will launch a payload of four gyroscopes into low-Earth polar orbit to test two extraordinary predictions of Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity: the geodetic effect (how space and time are warped by the presence of the Earth) and frame dragging (how Earth’s rotation drags space and time around with it). Once in orbit, for 18 months each gyroscope’s spin axis will be monitored as it travels through local spacetime, observing and measuring these effects. The experiment was developed by Stanford University, Lockheed Martin and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The targeted launch date is Dec. 6, 2003.

NASA image: KSC-2012-6077
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crowd gathers around space shuttle Atlantis as...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6076
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a crowd forms around space shuttle Atlantis as it...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6075
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis travels through Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6074
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis travels through Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6082
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis travels through Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5113
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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4033
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Astronaut Memorial Mirror, James Loftus...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5110
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Jul 7, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A media event was held on the grounds near the Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4032
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's Astronaut Memorial Mirror, James Loftus...

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NASA image: US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035267)
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Apr 1, 2025

US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035267)

Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrives in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales...

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NASA image: LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER MOVE TO TEST FACILITY
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Oct 12, 2016

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER MOVE TO TEST FACILITY

A SLS LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER IS MOVED FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL STATION IN MSFC’S BUILDING 4755 TO THE WEST...

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NASA image: US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035220)
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Apr 1, 2025

US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035220)

Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrives in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales...

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NASA image: NASA's Europa Clipper at LC-39A
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Oct 13, 2024

NASA's Europa Clipper at LC-39A

The Earth’s Moon appears with NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft encapsulated in a payload fairing atop SpaceX’s Heavy...

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NASA image: US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035255)
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Apr 1, 2025

US Arrival of Gateway Module Marks Milestone for First Lunar Space Station (jsc2025e035255)

Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) arrives in Mesa, Arizona, after traveling from Italy, where Thales...

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NASA image: LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER MOVE TO TEST FACILITY
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Oct 12, 2016

LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER MOVE TO TEST FACILITY

A SLS LAUNCH VEHICLE STAGE ADAPTER IS MOVED FROM THE VERTICAL WELD TOOL STATION IN MSFC’S BUILDING 4755 TO THE WEST...

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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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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - A worker in the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base checks...

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - In the spacecraft processing facility on North Vandenberg Air Force Base, the Gravity Probe...

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