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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: Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)
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Sep 29, 2023

Testing Space Lasers for Deep Space Optical Communications (Mission Overview)

How might lasers revolutionize deep space communications? NASA will test high-bandwidth laser (or optical)...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel

Animation b-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Psyche mission, scheduled to launch in October 2023, is the first...

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NASA image: Goldstone's DSS-23 Antenna Groundbreaking
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Feb 11, 2020

Goldstone's DSS-23 Antenna Groundbreaking

On Feb. 11, 2020, NASA, JPL, military and local officials broke ground in Goldstone, California, for a new antenna...

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NASA image: Ultra-High-Definition Video Beamed From Deep Space on This Week @NASA – December 22, 2023
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Dec 22, 2023

Ultra-High-Definition Video Beamed From Deep Space on This Week @NASA – December 22, 2023

Ultra-high-definition video beamed from deep space, the Artemis II astronauts train for their upcoming mission, and...

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NASA image:  Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis
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Mar 7, 2019

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, right, visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Icy Visitor from Beyond
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Oct 5, 2010

Icy Visitor from Beyond

This visitor from deep space, seen here by NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, is comet Hartley 2, the...

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NASA image: The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022
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May 20, 2022

The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022

The next commercial crew test mission to the space station, outlining the agency’s objectives for deep space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Space Launch System
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Aug 25, 2022

Artemis I Space Launch System

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 24, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 24, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 17, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 30, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch from NASA Causeway (Slo Mo)
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch from NASA Causeway (Slo Mo)

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I on the Launch Pad
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I on the Launch Pad

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC_20221115_Artemis I Launch-3
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Nov 16, 2022

KSC_20221115_Artemis I Launch-3

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft atop launches the agency’s Artemis I flight test,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 30, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher at 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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