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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: Dawn Spacecraft Being Assembled
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May 29, 2009

Dawn Spacecraft Being Assembled

NASA Dawn spacecraft being assembled.

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel
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Aug 17, 2023

Europa Clipper Spacecraft Assembly Media Reel

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, scheduled to launch in October 2024, will conduct a...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2014

Spacecraft Assembly Facility

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS is pictured in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Looking for Microbes in a Spacecraft Assembly Clean Room
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Nov 6, 2013

Looking for Microbes in a Spacecraft Assembly Clean Room

A microbiologist collects a swab sample from the floor of a spacecraft assembly clean room at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Working on Curiosity in JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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May 12, 2011

Working on Curiosity in JPL Spacecraft Assembly Facility

This wide-angle view shows the High Bay 1 cleanroom inside the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at NASA Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Mariner 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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Dec 23, 2019

Mariner 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility

JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility looks more like a hangar in this photo of two engineers standing with Mariner 1...

JPL
NASA image: High Bay 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility
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Dec 23, 2019

High Bay 1 in JPL's Spacecraft Assembly Facility

The Mars 2020 rover is visible (just above center) in this image — taken on Nov. 12, 2019 — of the High Bay 1 clean...

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NASA image: Cassini Spacecraft in a JPL Assembly Room
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Jul 2, 2003

Cassini Spacecraft in a JPL Assembly Room

On October of 1997, a two-story-tall robotic spacecraft will begin a journey of many years to reach and explore the...

JPL
NASA image: Novel Bacterial Genus Found Only in Spacecraft Assembly Clean Rooms
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Nov 6, 2013

Novel Bacterial Genus Found Only in Spacecraft Assembly Clean Rooms

This microscopic image shows dozens of individual bacterial cells of the recently discovered species, Tersicoccus...

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NASA image: GSFC_20240828_OSAM1_054511
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Aug 28, 2024

GSFC_20240828_OSAM1_054511

OSAM-1 spacecraft sits, almost completely assembled, in the cleanroom during integration at Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: APOLLO SPACECRAFT 017 - VERTICAL ASSEMBLY BLDG. (VAB) - KSC
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Jun 20, 1967

APOLLO SPACECRAFT 017 - VERTICAL ASSEMBLY BLDG. (VAB) - KSC

S67-36022 (20 June 1967) --- Apollo Spacecraft 017 is moved into position in the Vehicle Assembly Building's high...

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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...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 13, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 13, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 8, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 8, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MAF
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 8, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 8, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC
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Feb 13, 2023

Artemis IV Orion Pressure Vessel Shipped to KSC

Teams at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans prepare the completed Orion pressure vessel for the Artemis...

MSFC
NASA image: CXBN-2 CubeSat Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility
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Nov 9, 2016

CXBN-2 CubeSat Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility

CXBN-2 Integration Team in the Morehead State University Spacecraft Integration and Assembly Facility. Left to...

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NASA image: Juno Fuel Tanks
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Oct 13, 2009

Juno Fuel Tanks

An exposed, side view of NASA Juno spacecraft during its assembly features three of the spacecraft spherical...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Employees Follow Federal Guidelines and Protocol in Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework
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May 18, 2020

Michoud Assembly Facility Employees Follow Federal Guidelines and Protocol in Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework

This photo includes two employees wearing personal protective gear in the shipping and receiving area of Michoud...

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NASA image: Apollo spacecraft Command/Service Module and Lunar Module 3 arrive at VAB
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Dec 3, 1968

Apollo spacecraft Command/Service Module and Lunar Module 3 arrive at VAB

Apollo Spacecraft 104 Command/Service Module and Lunar Module 3 arrive at the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Employee Prepares Site for Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework
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May 18, 2020

Michoud Assembly Facility Employee Prepares Site for Stage 3 of NASA’s Return-To-Work Framework

This photo includes two employees wearing personal protective gear in the shipping and receiving area of Michoud...

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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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