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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: iss061e045319
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Nov 15, 2019

iss061e045319

iss061e045319 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- A debris shield that was removed from the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS), the...

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NASA image: LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH (IGOR) - STS-1

S81-33179 (12 April 1981) --- Though their STS-1 task has been performed, the two solid rocket boosters (SRB) still...

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NASA image: STS-11 - Launch View - KSC
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Mar 1, 1984

STS-11 - Launch View - KSC

S84-28205 (3 Feb. 1984) --- Reflected in nearby water, NASA's space shuttle Challenger, attached to two solid rocket...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 012

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4
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Sep 12, 2014

Orion Underway Recovery Tests 3 & 4

A test version of Orion's forward bay cover is loaded onto the Navy's USS Anchorage in preparation for testing Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1834
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Dec 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1834

In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers get ready to install a science panel on the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: iss071e244188
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Jun 29, 2024

iss071e244188

iss071e244188 (June 29, 2024) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Gulf of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal
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Jan 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal

NASA’s famous “meatball” insignia is affixed to the Artemis I Orion spacecraft adapter jettison fairings, which...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

The launch abort system jettisons 3 minutes and 18 seconds following liftoff of the Artemis II test flight on...

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NASA image: Shroud for the Surveyor Spacecraft in the Space Power Chambers
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Jul 23, 1964

Shroud for the Surveyor Spacecraft in the Space Power Chambers

Researchers prepare a Centaur-Surveyor nose cone shroud for a separation test in the Space Power Chambers at the...

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NASA image: Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility
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Dec 23, 1970

Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility

The 56-foot tall, 24,400-pound Skylab shroud installed in the Space Power Facility’s vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2475
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May 16, 2013

KSC-2013-2475

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a truck arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC
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Aug 28, 2020

Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC

The last of three motors required to assemble the Launch Abort System for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the attitude...

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NASA image: Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers
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Jul 23, 1965

Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 Shroud Test in Space Power Chambers

Preparations for a shroud jettison test for the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory-1 (OAO-1) satellite in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2473
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May 16, 2013

KSC-2013-2473

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a truck arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2474
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May 16, 2013

KSC-2013-2474

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a truck arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC
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Aug 28, 2020

Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC

The last of three motors required to assemble the Launch Abort System for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the attitude...

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NASA image: Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility
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Aug 23, 1973

Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility

The Centaur Standard Shroud prepared for a jettison test in the Space Power Facility at the National Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC
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Aug 28, 2020

Artemis II ACM Arrival at KSC

The last of three motors required to assemble the Launch Abort System for NASA’s Artemis II mission, the attitude...

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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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