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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 science officers, Trevor Graff, background, and Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e021212
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II science officers, Trevor Graff, background, and Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e021212

Artemis II science officers, Trevor Graff, background, and Kelsey Young are seen monitoring mission data in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e020487
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2026e020487

Artemis II science officers, from left, Trevor Graff, Kelsey Young, and Angela Garcia, are seen at the Science...

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NASA image: Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission
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Oct 11, 2024

Science Objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper Mission

This graphic illustrates the main science objectives of NASA's Europa Clipper mission to Jupiter's moon Europa: to...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035652
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035652

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a hammer and chisel to break off a small sample during a¬¬ nighttime simulated...

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NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Dalia Kirschbaum

A short video profile about research physical scientist Dalia Kirschbaum, who focuses on landslide modeling as well...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035690
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035690

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas pours a scoopful of geologic samples into a sample bag during a simulated moonwalk in...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033520
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May 11, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033520

NASA teams work to set up one of many tents that will serve as the base camp for the (JETT5) Joint Extravehicular...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e035646
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May 16, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e035646

6. The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Test Team poses for a group photo in Northern...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034401
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034401

NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate look ahead at their traverse during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: JETT5 B-Roll Package
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Aug 13, 2024

JETT5 B-Roll Package

The Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Test Team (JETT) is a specialized group that...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033751
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May 12, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033751

NASA astronauts Andre Douglas (middle) and Kate Rubins (right) walk through the desert during an engineering dry run...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033521
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May 11, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033521

NASA teams work to set up the base camp for the Joint Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Test Team...

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NASA image: View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815
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Apr 30, 1972

View of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815

A closeup view or "mug shot" of Apollo 16 lunar sample no. 68815, a dislodged fragment from a parent boulder roughly...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a scoop to dig into the ground to collect geologic samples during a simulated...

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NASA image: Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.
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Feb 18, 1971

Technicians work with Apollo 14 lunar sample material in Lunar Receiving Lab.

S71-19489 (18 Feb. 1971) --- Glove handlers work with freshly opened Apollo 14 lunar sample material in modularized...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681
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May 17, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins takes a picture of a geologic sample during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas, Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033759
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May 13, 2024

Andre Douglas, Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033759

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas raises an American flag as NASA astronaut Kate Rubins looks on during their first...

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NASA image: JETT5 - jsc2024e035679
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May 17, 2024

JETT5 - jsc2024e035679

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas look ahead at their traverse during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033522
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May 11, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033522

Engineers Juan Busto (left) and Mike Miller (right) work to install the communications network for the base camp...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00254
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Jul 22, 2004

KSC-04-S-00254

When the Messenger spacecraft arrives on-orbit around Mercury in 2011, it will be the planet's first Earthly visitor...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033518
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May 11, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033518

NASA teams work to set up a one of many tents that will serve as the base camp for the Joint Extravehicular Activity...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e033755
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May 13, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e033755

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas meet with teams to review test objectives and traverse plans before...

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NASA image: How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628
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Nov 19, 2024

How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628

jsc2024e076628 – Tess Caswell, a crew stand-in for the Artemis III Virtual Reality Mini-Simulation, executes a...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas takes a closer look at the geologic samples he collected during a simulated moonwalk in...

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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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