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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: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show how technicians at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have applied the...

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NASA image: Artemis 2 Heat Shield Arrival
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Jul 10, 2019

Artemis 2 Heat Shield Arrival

The heat shield structure for the Artemis 2 mission as arrived at Kennedy. The structure will be transported to the...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 26, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for Artemis III...

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NASA image: Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware
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Apr 28, 2023

Technicians Apply Thermal Protection Material to NASA Moon Rocket Hardware

These photos show the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for Artemis III...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3635
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – John Karas, vice president and general manager of Human Spaceflight for Lockheed Martin Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3565
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Secured inside a transportation container, the Orion crew module arrives at the Operations...

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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Orion crew module is unwrapped after its arrival in the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3600
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Orion crew module is lowered onto a workstand in the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3599
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians use a crane to position the Orion crew module on a workstand in the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3567
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Orion crew module, packed inside a transportation canister, arrives inside the high bay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3571
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The transportation canister holding the Orion crew module is lowered onto the floor of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3597
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians use a crane to position the Orion crew module on a workstand in the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3573
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Jun 28, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The transportation canister holding the Orion crew module rests on the floor of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3594
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Technicians remove a protective cover from the Orion crew module after its arrival in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3598
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3592
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Orion crew module, wrapped in a protective...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3593
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Jun 29, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Wrapped in a protective cover, the Orion crew module is removed from its transportation...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1672
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Aug 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Remote Manipulator System (RMS), also known as the Canadian robotic arm, for the...

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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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