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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: SSC Short Story - Stennis Begins Work On Key Testing Component
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Sep 23, 2022

SSC Short Story - Stennis Begins Work On Key Testing Component

NASA engineer Nick Nugent provides insight into the arrival of the interstage simulator component and how it will be...

SSC
NASA image: Scissors Duct
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Jun 26, 2007

Scissors Duct

Stennis Space Center engineers are preparing to conduct water tests on an updated version of the scissors duct...

SSC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Mar 13, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, moved and...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: : SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Jan 30, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall

These photos and videos show how NASA manufactured and prepared to transport the payload adapter in February inside...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2006

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Sep 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Aug 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

MSFC
NASA image: Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera Views of Artemis II Apogee Raise Burn

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft before, during, and after the apogee raise burn...

JSC
NASA image: Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article
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Mar 7, 2024

Lakiesha Hawkins Climbs into the Payload Adapter Test Article

Lakiesha Hawkins, Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for the Moon to Mars (M2M) Program within the Exploration...

MSFC
NASA image: Juno Atlas Receives its Centaur
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Jul 5, 2011

Juno Atlas Receives its Centaur

Workers guide an overhead crane as it lifts the Centaur upper stage at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.,...

JPL
NASA image: Rocket Impacts Recorded by the Apollo Seismic Network
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Mar 22, 2010

Rocket Impacts Recorded by the Apollo Seismic Network

On April 14th 1970, the Apollo 13 Saturn IVB upper stage impacted the Moon North of Mare Cognitum, at -2.55°...

JPL
NASA image: Launch of Galileo on STS-34 Atlantis
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Sep 10, 1997

Launch of Galileo on STS-34 Atlantis

Liftoff of STS-34 Atlantis, carrying NASA Galileo spacecraft and its Inertial Upper Stage IUS booster on October 18,...

JPL
NASA image: Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage
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Dec 18, 2024

Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

MSFC
NASA image: Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage
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Dec 18, 2024

Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

MSFC
NASA image: Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage
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Dec 18, 2024

Engine Section Barrel Weld Completion Marks Early Milestone for Artemis V’s Core Stage

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility move the engine section of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

MSFC
NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-18
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-18

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-21
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-21

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-28
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-28

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-5
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Jan 30, 2022

MAF_20220130_LH2 CS2 Move to 110-5

Technicians transported the assembled upper part of the Artemis II core stage to the final assembly area inside the...

MAF
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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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