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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 Glenn Research Center’s Zero-G Facility Proposed Rail Upgrade
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Feb 16, 2023

NASA Glenn Research Center’s Zero-G Facility Proposed Rail Upgrade

: Music video highlighting NASA Glenn Research Center’s Zero-G Facility proposed rail upgrade concept.

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NASA image: STS-37 crewmembers move CETA electrical cart along rail in JSC's WETF pool
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Dec 6, 1989

STS-37 crewmembers move CETA electrical cart along rail in JSC's WETF pool

STS-37 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Mission Specialist (MS) Jerry L. Ross generates electrical power using...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival

The solid rocket booster aft skirt segments for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket arrive at a rail...

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NASA image: Voyager: System Test Configuration
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager: System Test Configuration

This archival photo shows the system test configuration for Voyager on October 1, 1976. The spacecraft's 10-sided...

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NASA image: Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation
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Apr 11, 2005

Expedition 11 Soyuz Preparation

A detail of rail car wheels is seen, Tuesday, April 12, 2005, prior to transportation of the Soyuz TMA-6 spacecraft...

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NASA image: The Channel Tunnel
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Aug 11, 2006

The Channel Tunnel

The Channel Tunnel is a 50.5 km-long rail tunnel beneath the English Channel at the Straits of Dover. It connects...

JPL
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The camera installed on the aft skirt of a solid rocket booster is seen here, framed by the railing.  The installation is in preparation for a vibration test of the Mobile Launcher Platform with SRBs and external tank mounted.  The MLP will roll from one bay to another in the Vehicle Assembly Building.
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Nov 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The camera installed on the aft skirt of a solid rocket booster is seen here, framed by the railing. The installation is in preparation for a vibration test of the Mobile Launcher Platform with SRBs and external tank mounted. The MLP will roll from one bay to another in the Vehicle Assembly Building.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The camera installed on the aft skirt of a solid rocket booster is seen here, framed by...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0062-026
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Nov 8, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0062-026

STS-131 payload; Ames Space Bio-Sciences Lab, Dr Eduardo Almeida P. I.; complete cell bioreactor prior to connecting...

ARC
NASA image: Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay
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Mar 18, 2021

Crane Replacement in the Operations and Checkout Building High Bay

Teams from American Crane and Equipment Corporation recently replaced the facility’s existing crane with a new crane...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0939
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Jul 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0939

After being involved in a minor derailment incident during a routine movement on the tracks, rail cars carrying...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0934
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Jul 20, 2000

KSC-00pp0934

One of two solid rocket booster rail cars is off the track after being involved in a minor derailment incident...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0939
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Jul 20, 2000

KSC00pp0939

After being involved in a minor derailment incident during a routine movement on the tracks, rail cars carrying...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0934
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Jul 20, 2000

KSC00pp0934

One of two solid rocket booster rail cars is off the track after being involved in a minor derailment incident...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0062-029
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Nov 8, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0062-029

STS-131 payload; Ames Space Bio-Sciences Lab, Dr Eduardo Almeida P. I.; 3 of 4 rail assemblies prior to insertion...

ARC
NASA image: Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission
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Nov 4, 2019

Air-LUSI Project - ER-2 Science Mission

Ground crewman at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Palmdale, CA install a rail to support the Autonomous,...

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NASA image: iss067e147098
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Jun 21, 2022

iss067e147098

iss067e147098 (June 21, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1162
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May 14, 2007

KSC-07pd1162

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Solid rocket motor segments and two aft exit cone segments arrive by rail at NASA's...

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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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