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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-2012-2537
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Orion ground test vehicle awaits unpacking on a stand in the Operations and Checkout O&C...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2530
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews begin unpacking the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launches to the Moon (Official NASA Recap)

NASA’s Artemis I mission lifted off on Nov. 16, 2022 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B. This video...

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NASA image: Dragon grapple
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Oct 10, 2012

Dragon grapple

ISS033-E-011151 (10 Oct. 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft is grappled by the International Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Rollout

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson watches the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2539
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews unpack the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

From the right, NASA administrator, Dr. Thomas O. Paine talks with U.S. Vice President Spiro T. Agnew while awaiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4519
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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-2014-4092
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Sep 17, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The tethered Orion boilerplate test vehicle is secured in the well deck of the USS Anchorage...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2535
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews unpack the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Astronaut Group & Moon Pod Essay Winners Visit Artemis I
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Sep 2, 2022

Astronaut Group & Moon Pod Essay Winners Visit Artemis I

NASA astronauts and astronaut candidates pose for a photograph in front of NASA’s Artemis I Space Launch System and...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4789
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Dec 9, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is being moved into a covered structure at the Mole Pier at Naval Base...

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

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a full mission profile...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4540
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Nov 20, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Orion handling fixture, special bumpers and other ground support equipment are secured in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2558
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A view of one of the test stands in the Operations and Checkout O&C Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5511
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Jul 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The right spent booster from space shuttle Atlantis' final launch is towed by the Liberty...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Simulation
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Oct 27, 2022

Artemis I Launch Simulation

Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber (foreground) and Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (background)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4526
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Nov 19, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A forklift is used to carry ground support equipment into the well deck of the USS Anchorage at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2547
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Apr 21, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews assist as a crane is used to move the Orion ground test vehicle in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5488
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A segment of a solid rocket booster, the aft skirt, can be seen as the booster is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5493
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Jul 11, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – One of two solid rocket boosters is transported to Hangar AF at Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery
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Nov 17, 2014

GSE is Being Readied to Load onto the Ship for Orion Recovery

Ground support equipment for use during an alternate recovery method of the Orion crew module after its first flight...

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

Artemis I Flight Readiness Review

Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters has...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout for Launch
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Nov 3, 2022

Artemis I Rollout for Launch

The mobile launcher, with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop, rolls out of the...

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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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