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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-04-S-00397
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Dec 15, 2004

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The first of Discovery's two rocket boosters is beginning to take shape in preparation for Return to Flight. Section...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1665
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - With Security escort, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1664
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a protective cover, the first (left) solid rocket booster aft skirt for mission...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1663
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Aug 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees in the Assembly and Refurbishment Facility sign a banner recognizing their...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 2, 2024

Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the forward skirt, which will be used on the SLS...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 2, 2024

Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the forward skirt, which will be used on the SLS...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 2, 2024

Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the forward skirt, which will be used on the SLS...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 2, 2024

Artemis IV Forward Skirt Moves to Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans move the forward skirt, which will be used on the SLS...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0115
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0116
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, an overhead crane lifts...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3946
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Jul 10, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's transfer aisle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4212
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Jul 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4214
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Jul 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4211
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Jul 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0114
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster segments (aft skirt and aft motor segment) to be used with space...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0117
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the right aft booster...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4213
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Jul 17, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Vehicle Assembly Building's High Bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0118
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Jan 23, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — In the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA Kennedy Space Center, the right aft booster...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Technicians ready two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Technicians ready two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Uncap
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Jun 16, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Uncap

Two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters are readied for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts on...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Technicians ready two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Technicians ready two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts...

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NASA image: Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations
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Jun 19, 2020

Artemis I Booster Segments Lift Operations

Technicians ready two NASA Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters for mating to the rocket’s two aft skirts...

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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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