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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-2011-2397
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Mar 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Crews in Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida remove space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2538
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Mar 30, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The specialized engine installer is moved near space shuttle Discovery as technicians...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1846
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Feb 17, 2012

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Apollo/Saturn Program: In January 1962, NASA initiated development of the large launch vehicle for the Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2667
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians carefully remove main engine No. 1 from space shuttle Discovery using a specially...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3028
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Apr 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

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NASA image: 1400898
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Jul 1, 2014

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THE SOLAR PROBE PLUS CUP INSTRUMENT WILL BE PART OF THE SOLAR PROBE PLUS MISSION TO STUDY THE SUN. THE CUP WILL FLY...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3207
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians test how to put the "skins"...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate
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Sep 24, 2024

Artemis III ESM and CMA Mate

Teams began connecting the European Service Module 3 to the crew module adapter on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3021
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Apr 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers use a...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 Preflight
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May 25, 2014

Expedition 40 Preflight

The Soyuz rocket and Soyuz TMA-13M spacecraft is assembled at Building 112 on the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Sunday, May...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollback to VAB
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Rollback to VAB

NASA’s crawler-transporter 2, carrying NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Orion is buttoned up and ready to march towards the Multi-Payload Processing Facility to begin ground processing by...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3027
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Apr 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, an overhead...

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Apr 6, 2020

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jsc2020e016988 - At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the Soyuz MS-16 spacecraft and its booster are...

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May 16, 2012

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Flight controllers and Flight Director Chris Edelen in the FCR-1 during NASA astronaut Joseph Acaba, flight...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Space shuttle Atlantis is seen as it rolls out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to start its trip to its new home at...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 29, 2021
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Oct 29, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for Oct. 29, 2021

Astronauts for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the International Space Station arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay
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Feb 10, 2026

ESA IOZ Tour O&C High Bay

Members of the ESA (European Space Agency) leadership team and NASA Orion program team stand by European Service...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 liftoff
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Apr 11, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 liftoff

S70-34627 (11 April 1970) --- Sigurd A. Sjoberg, director of flight operations, at the Manned Spacecraft Center...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, tours Kennedy Space Center’s Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Expedition 40 Preflight
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May 25, 2014

Expedition 40 Preflight

The Soyuz rocket and Soyuz TMA-13M spacecraft is assembled at Building 112 on the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Sunday, May...

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NASA image: House Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request Hearing
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Apr 27, 2023

House Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request Hearing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson presents to the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, a plaque containing a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4243
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, center, is shown the high bay at the Operations and...

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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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