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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: Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony
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Mar 31, 2017

Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony

Myrna Scott holds a replica of the emblem noting that the Radiological Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical
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Aug 23, 2016

GOES-R Uncrating and Move to Vertical

Team members remove a protective plastic covering from the GOES-R spacecraft inside the Astrotech payload processing...

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NASA image: Heat Shield packed for transport
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Mar 2, 2015

Heat Shield packed for transport

Engineers at Kennedy Space Center prepare the Orion heat shield for transport to Marshall Space Flight Center for...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of Spacecraft Adapter Jettison Fairing Panels Separating

art002m1200912231B (April 1, 2026) - A few minutes into the fight of NASA’s Artemis II mission is a view of the...

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NASA image: Eclipse Safety First
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Apr 6, 2026

Eclipse Safety First

art002e009302 (April 6, 2026) – The Artemis II crew – Mission Specialist Christina Koch (top left), Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A launch streak captures the liftoff of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments stands vertical on the pad at Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch
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Mar 30, 2026

SpaceX Transporter-16 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying several NASA small satellites and instruments lifts off from Space Launch Complex...

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NASA image: Space Science Promotion Images.pdf
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Mar 12, 2026

Space Science Promotion Images.pdf

jsc2026e034360 (April 28, 2026) --- Preflight 3D reconstruction of the spleen as part of SPARK, an investigation...

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NASA image: jsc2026e034361
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Apr 28, 2026

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jsc2026e034361 (April 28, 2026) --- Air sample kit and canisters are seen that collect ambient and alveolar samples...

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NASA image: ISS_Spark Logo
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Dec 19, 2025

ISS_Spark Logo

jsc2026e034363 (April 28, 2026) --- The Spleen Activity in Space Anemia and Red Cells Kinetics (SPARK) logo. This...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

Protective aerodynamic panels separate from the launch abort system following the liftoff of the Artemis II test...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The crew and service module for Artemis I continue preparations for mating inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay is filled with various pieces of flight hardware for...

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NASA image: A close-up of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.
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Feb 16, 2005

A close-up of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.

A close-up of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion on Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), is in view...

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NASA image: A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.
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Feb 16, 2005

A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were successfully ejected during the LIFT experiment.

A post-flight inspection of the panels on the F-15B's flight test fixture shows five divots of TPS foam were...

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NASA image: All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.
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Feb 14, 2005

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as it returns from a LIFT experiment flight.

All six divots of thermal insulation foam have been ejected from the flight test fixture on NASA's F-15B testbed as...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

A Lockheed Martin specialist works on the hatch for the Orion crew module for Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) on March...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The crew and service module for Artemis I continue preparations for mating inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The crew and service module for Artemis I continue preparations for mating inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The crew and service module for Artemis I continue preparations for mating inside the Operations and Checkout...

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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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