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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: U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing
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Jan 13, 2023

U. S. and Japan Space Agreement Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson shows Prime Minister of Japan, His Excellency Kishida Fumio, a model of the Space...

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NASA image: From Marathon Valley to Gully on Endeavour Rim
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Oct 7, 2016

From Marathon Valley to Gully on Endeavour Rim

This map show a portion of Endeavour Crater's western rim that includes the "Marathon Valley" area investigated...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

Thermal protection system panels are in view in the high bay of the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Daniella DellaGiustina, OSIRIS-REx lead image processing...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

A few of the work stations and work stands are in view inside the high bay in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research
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Feb 20, 2025

jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research

Ann Nguyen, co-lead author of a new paper that gives insights into the diverse origin of asteroid Bennu’s “parent”...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Oct 2, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Reggie Martin, an engineer with Exploration Ground Systems, works on racks inside the mobile launcher at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

The Orion heat shield is undergoing processing in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Lift & Move to Stand
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Nov 11, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Lift & Move to Stand

The Orion crew module adapter (CMA) for Exploration Mission 1 was lifted for the first and only time, Nov. 11,...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Lift & Move to Stand
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Nov 11, 2016

Orion EM-1 Crew Module Adapter Lift & Move to Stand

The Orion crew module adapter (CMA) for Exploration Mission 1 was lifted for the first and only time, Nov. 11,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik signs an Artemis banner inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

NASA astronaut candidate Kayla Barron views the Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 in the high bay of...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Oct 2, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Reggie Martin, an engineer with Exploration Ground Systems, works on racks inside the mobile launcher at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) Highlights
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Mar 18, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) Highlights

During the first full mission profile test of the recovery procedures for Artemis I, NASA’s Landing and Recovery...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

One of the work stations is in view in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA's...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Oct 2, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Reggie Martin, an engineer with Exploration Ground Systems, works on racks inside the mobile launcher at NASA’s...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Scott Messer, program manager for NASA missions at United...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Geoffrey Yoder, acting associate administrator of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Oct 2, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Reggie Martin, an engineer with Exploration Ground Systems, works on racks inside the mobile launcher at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronaut candidate...

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NASA image: NASA Admin Bill Nelson Meets with Representatives from JAXA
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Apr 7, 2022

NASA Admin Bill Nelson Meets with Representatives from JAXA

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, shows some of the models of spacecraft and satellites in his office, to...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Oct 2, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Reggie Martin, an engineer with Exploration Ground Systems, works on racks inside the mobile launcher at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che
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Oct 3, 2017

Orion Space Hardware In-Production inside the Operations and Che

A variety of space hardware for the Orion crew module is in view in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: European Space Agency Tour of Orion EM-1 Crew Module
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Jul 13, 2017

European Space Agency Tour of Orion EM-1 Crew Module

Representatives from the European Space Agency, or ESA, and members of NASA's Communication team, toured the Neil...

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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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