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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-2012-3710
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2898
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Powered by nine Merlin engines, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket roars into space from Space Launch...

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NASA image: Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Engineers Work on the James Webb Space Telescope

Engineers at Ball Aerospace test the Wavefront Sensing and Control testbed to ensure that the 18 primary mirror...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

During sunrise on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, travels...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3711
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Apr 29, 2012

KSC-2012-3711

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In this nose-on view, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket arrives at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape...

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NASA image: Keeping Cool In Space
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Apr 4, 2022

Keeping Cool In Space

Imagine you are an Astronaut on the Moon. Your job for the next eight hours will be exploring, collecting science...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3218
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Aug 6, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Hangar N at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, an 11-axis robotic X-ray system takes images...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test
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May 4, 2018

Pegasus ICON Solar Array Illumination Test

A solar array illumination test is performed on NASA's Ionospheric Connection Explorer (ICON) in a clean room inside...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2936
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nine Merlin engines ignite under the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:44 a.m. EDT at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC
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May 20, 2024

Sierra Space Dream Chaser Arrival at KSC

Dream Chaser Tenacity, Sierra Space's uncrewed cargo spaceplane is processed inside the Space Systems Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3722
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser arrival at Armstron
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Jan 25, 2017

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) Dream Chaser arrival at Armstron

Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser spacecraft arrives by truck at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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NASA image: ksc-2012-2911
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nine Merlin engines ignite under the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at 3:44 a.m. EDT at Space Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2850
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket makes its way to the pad at Space Launch Complex-40 on Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3719
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Apr 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Surrounded by four lightning suppression system towers, the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Training
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Jan 29, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Training

Members from NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and the Department of War perform a final simulation of the...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's CubeRover
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Jun 30, 2022

Astrobotic's CubeRover

Astrobotic’s CubeRover – a lightweight, modular planetary rover – is photographed in its benchtop testing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2918
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2918

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Nine Merlin engines ignite at 3:44 a.m. EDT beneath the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at Space...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

During sunrise on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, nears...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2924
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Frost and ice breaks away from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket following ignition of its nine...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2854
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Umbilical lines connect the strongback to the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket which has just arrived...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB
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Oct 30, 2020

Mobile Launcher Roll Back to VAB

The mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2, arrives at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: ML Roll Back to Pad 39B
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Oct 20, 2020

ML Roll Back to Pad 39B

During sunrise on Oct. 20, 2020, the mobile launcher for the Artemis I mission, atop crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2),...

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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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