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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-20210302-RV-FMX01 Artemis I RH Forward Assembly Lift and Mate, VAB, WON 3270461
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Mar 3, 2021

KSC-20210302-RV-FMX01 Artemis I RH Forward Assembly Lift and Mate, VAB, WON 3270461

Artemis I RH Forward Assembly Lift and Mate

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NASA image: Artemis I Forward Segment Lift
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Feb 18, 2021

Artemis I Forward Segment Lift

Artemis 1 Forward Segment Lift

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NASA image: EGS Path to Pad Highlight Video
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Feb 5, 2019

EGS Path to Pad Highlight Video

EGS video highlighting milestones to pad b.

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NASA image: Artemis I LH Forward Nose Cone Segment Stacking - BROLL & TIMELAPSE
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Mar 1, 2021

Artemis I LH Forward Nose Cone Segment Stacking - BROLL & TIMELAPSE

Artemis I Forward Assembly Lift and Mate

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00001
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Jan 15, 2009

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Marking a milestone on the path to the first space shuttle launch of 2009, Discovery make its slow journey to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3981
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Jul 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The gravel crawlerway is seen as if from a crawler transporter approaching Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3984
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Jul 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The gravel crawlerway is seen as if from a crawler transporter making the approach to Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3983
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Jul 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The gravel crawlerway is seen as if from a crawler transporter making a turn to approach...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3982
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Jul 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The gravel crawlerway is seen as if from a crawler transporter approaching Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1947
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 39B, a worker monitors data during evaluation of systems at the pad after...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member practices climbing out of an emergency egress basket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visit
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Feb 27, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visit

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas, Artemis II backup crew member practices climbing out of an emergency egress basket...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1281
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Commander Steven W. Lindsey gets help donning his launch and entry suit before...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1950
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Aug 27, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Workers check on the crawler-transporters in the event they are needed for rolling back...

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NASA image: NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Artemis II on the Launch Pad
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Jan 20, 2026

NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Artemis II on the Launch Pad

iss074e0150190 (Jan. 20, 2026) --- NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1280
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-104 Mission Specialist Janet Lynn Kavandi adjusts her helmet as she dons her...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1289
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Atlantis begins its trek to the International Space Station as it lifts...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB
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Dec 20, 2019

Mobile Launcher Rollback to VAB

Kennedy Space Center employees lay out a path for NASA’s mobile launcher, carried atop the crawler-transporter 2, to...

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1279
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Jul 12, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Operations and Checkout Building, STS-104 Pilot Charles O. Hobaugh gets help...

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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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