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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: Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Newseum Panel Discussion

Veteran journalist Nick Clooney, seated left back to camera, moderated a panel discussion with Apollo 11 astronaut...

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NASA image: Former employees return for Stennis Old Timers' Day
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May 14, 2010

Former employees return for Stennis Old Timers' Day

Sandra Piernas (right), an employee at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, serves NASA retiree Dewey Little during...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1149
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Sep 24, 1998

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This close-up of the Space Shuttle Discovery shows it atop the Mobile Launch Platform on Launch Pad 39-B, with the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing
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Dec 13, 2019

Mars 2020 Heat Shield & Backshell Unboxing

The heat shield and back shell for the Mars 2020 rover are unboxed inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0963
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Apr 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A green sea turtle makes its way back into the Mosquito Lagoon at KSC. It is one of...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

The space shuttle Atlantis is revealed as the rotating service structure (RSS) is rolled back at launch pad 39a on...

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NASA image: STS-2 - PREPS - KSC
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Aug 24, 1981

STS-2 - PREPS - KSC

S81-35998 (10 Aug. 1981) --- The orbiter Columbia creeps toward the vehicle assembly building (VAB) during its...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015398 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test
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Dec 4, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test

A United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with NASA’s Orion spacecraft mounted atop for Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A closeup view shows the NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft and launch...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A member of the news media asks a question during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company selected to develop...

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NASA image: Expedition 30 Soyuz Rollout
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Dec 19, 2011

Expedition 30 Soyuz Rollout

A locomotive backs into Building 112 as it prepares to hitch up with the railcar that will transport the Soyuz...

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NASA image: Expedition 69Axiom Mission 2 International Space Station Undocking - May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023

Expedition 69Axiom Mission 2 International Space Station Undocking - May 30, 2023

Axiom Mission-2, the second private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, undocked from the orbiting...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 30, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Pictured in the STS-57 crew portrait (front left to right) are Brian Duffy, pilot; and Ronald J. Grabe, commander....

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NASA image: Orion MST Rollback in Preparation for Launch
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Dec 4, 2014

Orion MST Rollback in Preparation for Launch

The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft mounted atop a United Launch Alliance Delta IV...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4636
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Dec 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4636

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal NASA's Orion spacecraft mounted atop a United...

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NASA image: EVA 27
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Oct 7, 2014

EVA 27

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch
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Oct 14, 2024

NASA's SpaceX Europa Clipper Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 14, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: iss063e074181
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Aug 18, 2020

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iss063e074181 (Aug. 18, 2020) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm backs away from JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Wiseman during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Wiseman during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28
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Oct 15, 2014

Exterior view of ISS during EVA 28

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: Veggie Project - Harvesting Chinese Cabbage aboard the ISS
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Feb 17, 2017

Veggie Project - Harvesting Chinese Cabbage aboard the ISS

At Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Veggie Project Manager Nicole Dufour instructs astronaut Peggy Whitson during...

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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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