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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.

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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: Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

cmasaw1_20260402015754_3 (April 1, 2026) - The upper stage – or interim cryogenic propulsion stage – of the SLS...

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NASA image: Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Completes Upper Stage Separation Burn

art001m1203200851A (Nov. 16, 2022) Shortly after separating from the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage less than...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: Launch Vehicles
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Jul 9, 2007

Launch Vehicles

Under the goals of the Vision for Space Exploration, Ares I is a chief component of the cost-effective space...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00016
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Feb 11, 2010

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The SDO spacecraft separates from the Centaur upper stage.

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00066
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Jun 18, 2009

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The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter separates from the Centaur upper stage and LCROSS spacecraft.

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concep - upper stage separation

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #3 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #3 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239C (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #4 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239D (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10028 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory and its upper stage were captured during separation from...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10027 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory and its upper stage were captured during separation from...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10026 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory and its upper stage were captured during separation from...

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NASA image: Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93
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Aug 16, 1999

Views of the Chandra telescope take with HDTV on STS-93

99-E-10020 (23 July 1999) --- The Chandra X-Ray observatory and its upper stage were captured during separation from...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #2 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239B_Core-Seperation_SAW2 - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage...

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NASA image: Orion Solar Array Wing #1 View of SLS Core Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Solar Array Wing #1 View of SLS Core Stage Separation

art002m1200912239A (April 1, 2026) - Eight minutes into the flight of NASA’s Artemis II mission, the core stage of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Animation Broll
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Apr 5, 2023

Artemis II Mission Animation Broll

Animation of segments of NASA’s Artemis II mission. Segments include an animated mission trajectory, Orion...

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NASA image: Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation
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Apr 1, 2026

Orion Camera View of Artemis II Upper Stage Separation

A view from cameras on the exterior of the Orion spacecraft of the jettisoning of the upper stage of the SLS (Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 29, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

The launch of the SA-5 on January 29, 1964 was the fifth Saturn I launch vehicle. The SA-5 marked a number of firsts...

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NASA image: NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage
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Jan 10, 2022

NASA Completes & Moves Upper Part of Artemis II Core Stage

NASA has completed assembly of the upper, or forward, part of the core stage for the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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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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