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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: VAB Crane Work Progress
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Dec 17, 2014

VAB Crane Work Progress

Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, refurbishment and upgrades to the...

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NASA image: Moon to Mars Event
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Mar 11, 2019

Moon to Mars Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks to employees about the agency’s progress toward sending astronauts to the...

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May 11, 2012

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 31/32 Flight Engineer Joe Acaba of NASA boards the Soyuz...

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NASA image: ML-2 Progress Imagery
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May 9, 2024

ML-2 Progress Imagery

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program and primary contractor, Bechtel...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) and SRB mating at KSC
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Jan 24, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, external tank (ET) and SRB mating at KSC

S89-28089 (24 Jan 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is lowered for mating to the external tank and two solid...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3989
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Nov 16, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the conference room of Operations Support Building II at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Apr 6, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-23035 (6 April 2005) --- This photo of the Kennedy Space Center and the STS-114 flight hardware was taken...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon mission, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022,...

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NASA image: European Service Module
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Nov 9, 2015

European Service Module

The structural test article of the European service module for Orion, shown here on Nov. 9, 2015 is being assembled...

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NASA image: Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 23, 2014

Expedition 39 Soyuz Rollout

The doors to Building 112 are opened to reveal the Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft as it is prepared to be rolled out to...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4861
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Dec 17, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Upgrades and modifications continue on the 175-ton crane on the ground floor of the transfer...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz Rocket Assembly
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Sep 22, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz Rocket Assembly

The Soyuz rocket and Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft is assembled at Building 112 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Monday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Soyuz Rocket Assembly
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Sep 22, 2014

Expedition 41 Soyuz Rocket Assembly

The Soyuz rocket and Soyuz TMA-14M spacecraft is assembled at Building 112 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Monday,...

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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: 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: White House Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew
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Jun 10, 2024

White House Leadership Speaks with Boeing CFT Crew

Chirag Parikh, Deputy Assistant to the President and Executive Secretary of the National Space Council, is seen...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up
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Mar 3, 2024

SpaceX Crew-8 Suit-Up

After suit-up and final fit checks, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts participate in a traditional game of cards...

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NASA image: EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control
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Jun 21, 2018

EGS Artist Photos - Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control

A sunrise panoramic view of the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: ASAP members view LVSA and Orion Stage Adapter
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Mar 12, 2018

ASAP members view LVSA and Orion Stage Adapter

ASAP, (Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel), members, Dr. Sandra Magnus, Dr. Donald P. McErlean, Dr. George Nield,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon mission, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3204
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May 18, 2009

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2708
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Apr 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle main engine No. 2, which was removed from shuttle Discovery, will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3016
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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: Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations prior to launch
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Oct 11, 1968

Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations prior to launch

The Apollo 7 prime crew goes through suiting up operations in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft...

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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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