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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-2011-8179
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8179

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Testing is under way on an Orion flight test capsule in the Atlantic Ocean. The tests are...

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NASA image: Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.
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Nov 19, 2014

Third Day of Loading Equipment for the Orion Recovery.

A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base San Diego...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4516
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Nov 18, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5366
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5366

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5517
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Jul 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows the right spent...

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NASA image: Docking  of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft
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Oct 10, 2012

Docking of the SpaceX Dragon Commercial cargo craft

ISS033-E-011170 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is berthed to the Earth-facing side of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

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

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5519
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Jul 10, 2011

KSC-2011-5519

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows the right spent...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore rehearse the steps they would take to exit Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 27, 1968

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a photograph of the Apollo 8 Capsule being hoisted onto the recovery ship following splashdown on December...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5365
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Jul 8, 2011

KSC-2011-5365

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows a spent booster from...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4787
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Dec 9, 2014

KSC-2014-4787

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module has been transported to the Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, with the Orion spacecraft atop, slowly makes its way along the crawlerway...

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NASA image: 4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion
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Nov 20, 2014

4th Day of Equipment Being Loaded for Recovery of Orion

The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in the well deck of the...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 27, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore, joined by their training team on a watercraft in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4536
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Nov 20, 2014

KSC-2014-4536

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Ground support equipment is being secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage at Naval Base...

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NASA image: Artemis I Flight Readiness Review
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Flight Readiness Review

Artemis I managers conduct a Flight Readiness Review (FRR) on Aug. 22, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)
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Jan 28, 2025

Artemis Success and Preparation - Short Version (5 Minutes)

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: CRS-26 Science Return
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Jan 11, 2023

CRS-26 Science Return

An Airbus H225 helicopter lands at the Launch and Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Jan....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8153
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Dec 2, 2011

KSC-2011-8153

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Port Canaveral in Florida, NASA's Liberty Star ship, with an Orion flight test capsule...

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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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