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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: 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: Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing
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Nov 26, 2010

Expedition 25 Soyuz Landing

A Russian Search and Rescue hellicopter is seen in eth back ground as the Soyuz TMA-19 spacecraft descends with...

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NASA image: 800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Jul 17, 2009

800mm Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-127 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS020-E-021645 (17 July 2009) --- This view of the crew cabin of the Space Shuttle Endeavour and part of the...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, gives remarks during an event announcing Blue...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4686
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Dec 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4686

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: KSC-00pp1062
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Jul 31, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The P4 truss, which arrived via truck from Tulsa, Okla., is backed into the Space...

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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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 18, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-134 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS027-E-032215 (18 May 2011) --- This view of the nose and crew cabin of the space shuttle Endeavour was provided...

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NASA image: Brief Outburst
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Mar 11, 2015

Brief Outburst

The Sun blew out a coronal mass ejection along with part of a solar filament over a three-hour period (Feb. 24,...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission on April 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia on Rogers Dry lakebed at Edwards AFB after landing to complete its first orbital mission...

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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-015588 (10 July 2011) --- This picture of Atlantis' main and subsystem engines is one of a series of images...

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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: KSC-97PC1796
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Dec 11, 1997

KSC-97PC1796

Nancy Warren, supervisor of stamp distribution for the U.S. Post Office, unveils the $3 commemorative Mars...

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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

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is seen in the waters of the Pacific Ocean during NASA’s Underway Recovery Test...

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NASA image: JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi prepares to retract a slide table that contains research hardware
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Jul 4, 2025

JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi prepares to retract a slide table that contains research hardware

iss073e0383929 (July 4, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut and Expedition 73 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4959
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Sep 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, parks at the ramp area at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 2, 1991

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-48 crew portrait includes (front row left to right): Mark N. Brown, mission specialist; John O. Creighton,...

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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: KSC-04pd0960
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Apr 26, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A green sea turtle that was rescued at KSC in January 2003 and rehabilitated at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5088
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Sep 14, 2012

KSC-2012-5088

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers escort space shuttle Endeavour as it is towed to the Mate-Demate Device, or MDD, at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft at Launch Complex 39B...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge
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Mar 24, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise at Max Brewer Bridge

The rising Sun illuminates the sky on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket...

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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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