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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: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Apr 9, 2008

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Mark Geyer, NASA’s Orion manager, visited NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on April...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test
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Aug 13, 2009

NASA Armstrong Prepares Orion for Pad Abort-1 Safety Test

Teamwork was on full display at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Aug. 13, 2009, as...

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NASA image: 1001376
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Aug 4, 2010

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MARVIN BARNES, NASA MSFC ER52 SOLID PROPULSION, SEPARATION AND MANEUVERING SYSTEMS BRANCH, INSPECTS POST-FLIGHT...

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NASA image: Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System
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Jan 9, 2020

Supercomputer Simulation of Orion Spacecraft Launch Abort System

This visualization, made from a simulation of the Pad Abort 1 flight test of Orion's Launch Abort System, helps...

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NASA image: The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.
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Oct 27, 2008

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes moment-of-inertia testing at Dryden's Flight Loads Lab.

The boilerplate Orion crew module for the Orion Launch Abort System Pad Abort-1 flight test undergoes...

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NASA image: DSC_0459
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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 15, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 17, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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NASA image: DSC_0491
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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 17, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 15, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jul 11, 2011

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The Orion Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) crew module exits the tent at the press site at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 17, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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NASA image: DSC_0041
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Jun 15, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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NASA image: DSC_0487
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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 18, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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Jun 17, 2011

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Travelers take a photo with the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test on the road on June...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

The abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, secured in a heavy transport truck, arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

Workers begin checkouts of the abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission inside the Launch Abort System Facility...

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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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