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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: Space Vehicle Mockup Facility training
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May 13, 2022

Space Vehicle Mockup Facility training

Expedition 68 crewmembers train for the unlikely event of an emergency by training inside a mockup that models the...

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Model of Winged Space Vehicle
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Jun 29, 1960

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

Model of Winged Space Vehicle

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NASA image: Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System
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Jul 17, 2020

Keith Higginbotham Discusses the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for the Space Launch System

Runs 1:28: Keith Higginbotham, the NASA launch vehicle stage adapter hardware manager, explains the adapter’s role...

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NASA image: Saturn 1B space vehicle for ASTP moves from VAB to launch complex
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Mar 24, 1975

Saturn 1B space vehicle for ASTP moves from VAB to launch complex

S75-24007 (24 March 1975) --- The Saturn 1B space vehicle for the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission, with its launch...

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NASA image: Frank Rubio in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility
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Apr 28, 2022

Frank Rubio in the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility

NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio trains with hardware at the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54127 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A
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Nov 9, 1970

High angle view of Apollo 14 space vehicle on way to Pad A

S70-54119 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A high-angle view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: GPM's Launch Vehicle Arrives at Tanegashima Space Center
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM's Launch Vehicle Arrives at Tanegashima Space Center

The launch vehicle for the Global Precipitation Measurement, or GPM, mission's Core Observatory arrived at...

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NASA image: Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle
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May 14, 1973

Launch of unmanned Skylab 1 space vehicle

S73-26912 (14 May 1973) --- The unmanned Skylab 1/Saturn V space vehicle is launched from Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Ground level view of Apollo 14 space vehicle leaving VAB for launch pad
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Nov 9, 1970

Ground level view of Apollo 14 space vehicle leaving VAB for launch pad

S70-54121 (9 Nov. 1970) --- A ground level view at Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center (KSC), showing the Apollo...

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NASA image: View of the expended S-IVB second stage of Skylab 3 space vehicle
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Jul 31, 1973

View of the expended S-IVB second stage of Skylab 3 space vehicle

SL3-114-1625 (July-September 1973) --- An excellent view of the expended S-IVB second stage of the Skylab 3/Saturn...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle on way from VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33781 (11 May 1971) --- High angle view showing the Apollo 15 (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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May 11, 1971

View of Apollo 15 space vehicle leaving VAB to Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S71-33786 (11 May 1971) --- The 363-feet tall Apollo (Spacecraft 112/Lunar Module 10/Saturn 510) space vehicle which...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39
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Feb 23, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39

S69-25879 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Nighttime view of the 363-feet-high Apollo 9 space vehicle at Pad A, Launch Complex 39,...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB
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Nov 9, 1970

Apollo 14 space vehicle arrives at Pad A at KSC during roll out from VAB

S70-55689 (9 Nov. 1970) --- The Apollo 14 (Spacecraft 110/Lunar Module 8/Saturn 509) space vehicle arrives at Pad A,...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1989

Early Program Development

In June 1989 the Marshall Space Flight Center initiated studies of Space Transfer Vehicle (STV) concepts. A...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Escort Vehicle View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio
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Nov 27, 2019

Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Transportation Escort Vehicle View Time-lapse from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to NASA’s Plum Brook Station Space Environments Complex, Sandusky, Ohio

Time-lapse go-pro camera view from Escort transport vehicle during the trip from Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio to...

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NASA image: The Space Launch System SLS roll out at KSC_MSFC footage
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Mar 22, 2022

The Space Launch System SLS roll out at KSC_MSFC footage

The Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket and Orion Spacecraft roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Launch...

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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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