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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: Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing

From left, Lili Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director in Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch LCC Firing Rooms I and II Activities
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch LCC Firing Rooms I and II Activities

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, cuts the tie of Liliana Villarreal, Artemis landing and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Entry, Splashdown, Recovery

NASA’s Artemis I mission leaders participate in a news conference following the splashdown of the Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Landing Preparations
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Oct 2, 2018

Expedition 56 Landing Preparations

NASA Deputy International Space Station Program Manager Dan Hartman, left, NASA astronaut and Astronaut Office...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6822
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Sep 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, members of NASA's Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I
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Feb 3, 2020

Launch Team Firing Room I Simulation for Artemis I

Jeremy Graeber, NASA’s Test, Launch and Recovery Operations branch chief, who also serves as the assistant launch...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Flight Control Team During Splashdown

jsc2026e022251(April 10, 2026) - Artemis II Flight Control Team pictured at consoles within the White Flight Control...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Landing Preparations
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Oct 2, 2018

Expedition 56 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Chad Rowe, left, with the support of NASA Interpreter Evgeny...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 15, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Tricia Mack, left, and Manager, NASA ISS Transportation...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Landing Preparations
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Jun 23, 2019

Expedition 59 Landing Preparations

NASA ISS Deputy Program Manager Joel Montalbano and NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Tricia...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Briefing
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE-FO Briefing

Karen Fox, of NASA's Office of Communications, introduces Michael Watkins, GRACE-FO science lead and director of...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Briefing
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Apr 30, 2018

GRACE-FO Briefing

Karen Fox, of NASA's Office of Communications, right, discusses the upcoming launch of the Gravity Recovery and...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 25, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Chad Rowe, left talks during a meeting with NASA, Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Readiness Review
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Mar 11, 2026

Artemis II Flight Readiness Review

From left, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin M. Pieper, 1st Air Force, Detachment 3 at Patrick Space Force Base in Florida...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 25, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA International Space Station Operations Integration Manager Kenny Todd, left, and NASA Director for Human Space...

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NASA image: Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing
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Oct 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Recovery Briefing

In the Press Site auditorium of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA officials speak to media about efforts...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4393
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Nov 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the news media are briefed on...

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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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