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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: 3 Days in 1 Minute: Stacking the MMS Spacecraft
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Apr 18, 2014

3 Days in 1 Minute: Stacking the MMS Spacecraft

The Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, mission stacked all four of its spacecraft in preparation for vibration...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Stacked Spacecraft
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Stacked Spacecraft

NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft has been fully stacked for flight in this photograph from inside the Payload...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

The LOFTID spacecraft stack is lifted and mate to the GTV at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

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NASA image: Orion stacked on Spacecraft Adapter
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion stacked on Spacecraft Adapter

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida working to install an adapter that will connect the Orion...

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NASA image: Orion stacked on Spacecraft Adapter
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion stacked on Spacecraft Adapter

Technicians at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are working to install an adapter that will connect the Orion...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SC/PLF Lift to Transporter
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Jul 7, 2020

Mars 2020 SC/PLF Lift to Transporter

Mars 2020 stacked spacecraft in the payload fairing being lifted to the KAMAG transporter in the PHSF.

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft PASS-C Adapter Lift and Mate to Stack

The LOFTID spacecraft PASS-C adapter is lifted and mated to the stack at B836, Vandenberg Space Force Base in...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Cruise Stage

The cruise stage of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is being prepared for final stacking of the spacecraft...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight
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Nov 10, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Heat Shield Integration for Flight

During final stacking of NASA Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft, the heat shield is positioned for integration with...

JPL
NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

KSC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Mars Perseverance...

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NASA image: Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility
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Aug 3, 2011

Juno at the Vertical Integration Facility

At Space Launch Complex 41, the Juno spacecraft, enclosed in an Atlas payload fairing, was transferred into the...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians assist as a crane moves NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians secure NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack onto a ground...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians assist as a crane lowers NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack...

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NASA image: LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV
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Sep 9, 2022

LOFTID Spacecraft Stack Lift and Mate to GTV

Technicians secure NASA’s Low-Earth Orbit Flight Test of an Inflatable Decelerator (LOFTID) stack onto a ground...

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NASA image: Test - Apollo General - MSC
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Feb 29, 1968

Test - Apollo General - MSC

Apollo Spacecraft (S/C)-105 Stack (LET-CSM-SLA) in Bldg. 49 for Vibro-Acoustic Tests. 1. Bldg. 49 - Apollo Stack...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1065
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Jan 12, 2015

KSC-2015-1065

The protective covers are removed from around the solar panels on the upper stack of the Magnetospheric Multiscale...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1066
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Jan 12, 2015

KSC-2015-1066

The protective covers are removed from around the solar panels on the upper stack of the Magnetospheric Multiscale...

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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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