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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: Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper
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May 3, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper

Join team members from NASA’s Europa Clipper mission behind the scenes in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Electric Propulsion Engineer Julie Li – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 12, 2023

Psyche Solar Electric Propulsion Engineer Julie Li – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Julie Li, an engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich asteroid, also...

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Dec 14, 2019

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jsc2023e046377 (12/14/2019) --- A view of the Spacecraft Fire Safety Experiments (Saffire) VI experiment hardware,...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory arrives at Building 2 where technicians will...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Dec 1, 1964

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows how the fuel tank assembly and the liquid oxygen tank for the Saturn V S-IC (first) stage are...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

Technicians prepare to transport NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory to Building 2...

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NASA image: NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading
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Aug 12, 2025

NASA's IMAP Moves for Propellant Loading

Technicians transport NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) observatory to Building 2 where they...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3202
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians are preparing to start...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3207
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians test how to put the "skins"...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3204
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians begin testing how to put the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3208
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May 18, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building's high bay, technicians test how to put the "skins"...

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NASA image: Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 5, 2023

Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Ben Inouye, a power system engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich...

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NASA image: Psyche Power Electronics Engineer Meena Sreekantamurthy – Behind the Spacecraft
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Aug 29, 2023

Psyche Power Electronics Engineer Meena Sreekantamurthy – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Meena Sreekantamurthy, a power electronics engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to...

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NASA image: Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration
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Mar 6, 2024

Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration

Hardware for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft was developed at various institutions and facilities across the U.S....

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NASA image: Building a Nadir Deck for Europa Clipper
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Aug 5, 2021

Building a Nadir Deck for Europa Clipper

Engineers in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California build the nadir deck for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2293
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Apr 24, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Modifications continue on the Multi-Payload Processing Facility, or MPPF, at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 6

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 7

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 3

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 4

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2
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Feb 22, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall photo 2

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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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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