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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: KSC-97PC1800
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Dec 16, 1997

KSC-97PC1800

The access tower around the Athena II rocket for the Lunar Prospector spacecraft, to be launched for NASA by...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Imagery - Victor Glover at JP Donovan
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Nov 8, 2024

Artemis II Crew Imagery - Victor Glover at JP Donovan

NASA astronaut Victor Glover poses for a group photo during a visit on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, with employees from...

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NASA image: Stennis Day Camper
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Oct 5, 2005

Stennis Day Camper

Sara Beth Casey, 5, proudly displays her artwork, 'Planets.' Sara Beth created the art as a student of Stennis Day...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041568 (16 May 2010) --- This view of the nose of the space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an Expedition...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket with the Landsat 9 satellite onboard is seen, Monday, Sept. 27,...

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NASA image: Model of Apollo spacecraft presented to President Kennedy
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Feb 23, 2012

Model of Apollo spacecraft presented to President Kennedy

S62-03984 (12 September 1962) --- Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (left), MSC Director, presented President John F. Kennedy...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch
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Aug 10, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Prelaunch

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with the Parker Solar Probe onboard is seen shortly after the...

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NASA image: Artemis Friends and Family Day
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Nov 21, 2024

Artemis Friends and Family Day

On Thursday, Nov. 21, employees supporting Artemis were invited to attend an appreciation event, “The Road to the...

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NASA image: Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'
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Mar 3, 2019

Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo 9 - 'A Hell of a Ride'

50 years ago, we tested the capabilities of our Moon landing spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Commander James McDivitt,...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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May 16, 2010

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-132 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS023-E-041435 (16 May 2010) --- This close-up view of the nose of space shuttle Atlantis was provided by an...

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NASA image: Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39
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May 4, 1969

Nighttime view of Apollo 10 space vehicle on Pad B, Launch Complex 39

S69-33855 (4 May 1969) --- Nighttime, ground-level view of the Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505)...

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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: 201407110003HQ
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Jul 11, 2014

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The description on the back of the plaque reads: "This plaque was presented to Administrator James C. Fletcher by...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1703
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Jul 25, 2005

KSC-05PD-1703

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space Shuttle Discovery in full launch configuration is revealed after the Rotating...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew
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Apr 15, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 23 Crew

ISS023-E-024574 (15 April 2010) --- The Salton Sea and Imperial Valley are in the center of this scene photographed...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress testing
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Jul 11, 2017

Orion crew egress testing

When astronauts return to Earth from destinations beyond the Moon in NASA’s Orion spacecraft and splashdown in the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations Suppo
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations Suppo

Back dropped by the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine poses with key leaders of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4635
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Dec 3, 2014

KSC-2014-4635

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: Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space
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Mar 29, 2018

Distant Perspective of MarCOs Cruise in Deep Space

An artist's rendering of the twin Mars Cube One (MarCO) spacecraft on their cruise in deep space. The MarCOs will be...

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NASA image: Artemis II Sunrise
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Sunrise

Clouds and the Sun illuminate the sky on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, as NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System)...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0104-005
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Mar 29, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0104-005

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Applications Center at NASA Research...

ARC
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: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver
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Feb 26, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-133 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver

ISS026-E-030088 (26 Feb. 2011) --- This partial view of the port wing of the space shuttle Discovery was provided by...

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NASA image: NASA Day in Montgomery, Feb. 22, 2018
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Feb 22, 2018

NASA Day in Montgomery, Feb. 22, 2018

Officials from Marshall Space Flight Center discussed the state's role in leading America back to the Moon and on to...

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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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