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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: KSC01padig189
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Apr 7, 2001

KSC01padig189

Shadows create a surrealistic image on the Boeing Delta II rocket and its booster rockets as the launch tower rolls...

KSC
NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden congratulates the Orbital Sciences Corporation launch team and management in the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-189
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Apr 7, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-189

Shadows create a surrealistic image on the Boeing Delta II rocket and its booster rockets as the launch tower rolls...

KSC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Manufactured, Prepared for Testing at NASA Marshall
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Mar 19, 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: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA, Northrop Grumman Test Fire SLS BOLE Booster

Teams from NASA and Northrop Grumman fire a ground-based version of a booster for the agency’s SLS (Space Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

This imagery shows how technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility moved the aft dome of the liquid oxygen tank...

MAF
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 11, 2023

NASA Connects All Major Structures of Artemis II Moon Rocket Core Stage

Teams with NASA and Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I Space Launch System
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Aug 25, 2022

Artemis I Space Launch System

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

MSFC
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 5
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Mar 13, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 5

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

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly
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May 24, 2022

Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly

On May 24, 2022, the core stage production team moved the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket engine section for...

MAF
NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage -3
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Sep 17, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage -3

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Readies Artemis II Forward Skirt for First Core Stage Mate
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Feb 19, 2021

NASA Readies Artemis II Forward Skirt for First Core Stage Mate

This image shows the forward skirt that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20191107_Artemis1-4thEngine-235-epb
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Nov 7, 2019

MAF_20191107_Artemis1-4thEngine-235-epb

This photo shows all four RS-25 engines attached to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for the...

MAF
NASA image: SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 2
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Mar 13, 2024

SLS Payload Adapter Moved for Testing at NASA Marshall photo 2

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

MSFC
NASA image: NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage -2
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Sep 17, 2019

NASA joins last of five sections for Space Launch System Rocket stage -2

NASA finished assembling and joining the main structural components for the largest rocket stage the agency has...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly
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May 24, 2022

Artemis II Engine Section Moves to Final Assembly

On May 24, 2022, the core stage production team moved the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket engine section for...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 17, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

MSFC
NASA image: Technicians Lift, Prepare Artemis III SLS Intertank for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud
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May 30, 2023

Technicians Lift, Prepare Artemis III SLS Intertank for Next Phase of Production at NASA Michoud

Technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans lift the intertank of the SLS (Space Launch System)’s...

MAF
NASA image: MAF_20210322_Stage FS2 CS2 on BATT_JNL-28
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Mar 22, 2021

MAF_20210322_Stage FS2 CS2 on BATT_JNL-28

This image shows the forward skirt that will be used on the core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System rocket for...

MAF
NASA image: NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production
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Dec 5, 2023

NASA Rocket Hardware Moves to Michoud’s Vertical Assembly Center for Next Phase of Production

This imagery shows how technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility moved the aft dome of the liquid oxygen tank...

MSFC
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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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