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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: 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: Skylab
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May 14, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows the launch of the SA-513, a modified unmarned two-stage Saturn V vehicle for the Skylab-1...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0420
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Mar 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, technicians prepare a Control Moment...

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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 II - ESM Arrival, Offload, and Transport to O&C Building
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis II - ESM Arrival, Offload, and Transport to O&C Building

The European Service Module (ESM) for NASA’s Orion spacecraft arrived at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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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: PMA-3 Relocation OPS
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Relocation OPS

S130-E-008517 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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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: iss050e059576
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Mar 24, 2017

iss050e059576

iss050e059576 (03/24/2017) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy (middle) poses with Expedition 50 Commander Shane...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a technician assists as a crane is used to...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1550
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC00pp1550

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Viewed from across the waters of Banana Creek, clouds of smoke and steam are...

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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: KSC-93pc-1370
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Oct 18, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Columbia climbs a golden tower into a royal blue sky dusted with...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1356
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Sep 13, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- With its umbilical hoses stretched out, the payload canister (left) with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4411
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Aug 18, 2010

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the payload cone for NASA's Glory...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1711
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Nov 21, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Boeing technicians join Node 1 for the International Space Station (ISS) with the...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1107
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Jul 22, 1997

KSC-97PC1107

The main engine thruster nozzles of the Cassini spacecraft have their covers removed prior to the securing of the...

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NASA image: SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA
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Dec 5, 2022

SWOT Spacecraft Mate to PLA

Inside the SpaceX facility at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, a crane is used to lift the Surface Water...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Jul 23, 2019

SpaceX CRS-18 What's On Board Science Briefing

Jason August, International Space Station Mission Evaluation Room manager, talks to NASA Social participants about...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0871
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Jul 6, 2000

KSC-00pp0871

Workers in the Space Station Processing Facility gather around the Pressurized Mating Adapter -3 (PMA-3) as an...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1342
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Sep 13, 2000

KSC00pp1342

During pre-pack and fit check, STS-92 Commander Brian Duffy tests his launch and entry suit for comfort and ease...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc351
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Mar 10, 1998

KSC-98pc351

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

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NASA image: Artemis I Solar Array Wing, Prep for Installation - NASA Worm an
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Sep 23, 2020

Artemis I Solar Array Wing, Prep for Installation - NASA Worm an

Inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at Kennedy Space Center, the European Space...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong and the Cutting Edge of Hypersonic Flight
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Dec 2, 1960

Neil Armstrong and the Cutting Edge of Hypersonic Flight

From the program’s inception, Neil Armstrong was actively engaged in both the piloting and engineering aspects of...

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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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