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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 III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment
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Apr 15, 2026

Artemis III SRB Arrival Unboxing - LH (Left Hand) Booster Segment

The left-hand forward solid rocket booster segment for NASA’s Artemis III SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is...

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NASA image: Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera
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Nov 1, 2012

Preliminary Self-Portrait of Curiosity by Rover Arm Camera

NASA Curiosity rover used the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI to capture the set of thumbnail images stitched together...

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NASA image: Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target
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Feb 7, 2012

Full-Scale Image of MAHLI Calibration Target

This image provides a way to have a full-size printout of the calibration target for the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera
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Nov 16, 2010

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera

This view of terrestrial rocks was taken by a testing twin -- the life test unit -- of Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI...

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NASA image: Astronaut Touches Hubble Animation
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Aug 22, 2008

Astronaut Touches Hubble Animation

Animation of astronaut's gloved hand touches the side of the Hubble Space Telescope. Reflected in the telescope's...

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NASA image: Mimas Flat Spot
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Apr 11, 2011

Mimas Flat Spot

The right-hand limb of Saturn moon Mimas appears flattened as Herschel Crater is viewed edge-on in this image from...

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NASA image: Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear
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Apr 27, 2016

Routine Inspection of Rover Wheel Wear and Tear

The team operating NASA Curiosity Mars rover uses the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on the rover arm to check...

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NASA image: Grooves and Crater Chains on Vesta
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Nov 12, 2011

Grooves and Crater Chains on Vesta

This image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows numerous grooves linear depressions and crater chains, especially in the...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Commander Reid Wiseman, Howard Hu, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen pose in...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Commander Reid Wiseman, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen pose in front of the...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Front Row: Commander Reid Wiseman, Howard Hu, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen,...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Employees meet three of the four astronauts who will venture around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed flight...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shakes the hand of Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim shakes the hand of Artemis II crew member Jeremy Hansen

jsc2025e089537 (Dec. 10, 2025) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim—shaking the hand of Canadian Space Agency astronaut and...

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NASA image: The Hand of Prometheus
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Nov 6, 2006

The Hand of Prometheus

A shepherd moon can do more to define ring structures than just keep the flock of particles in line, as Cassini...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido. They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido. They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido. They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.
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Sep 17, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center Director Jim Kennedy’s first all-hands meeting for employees. From left are Kennedy, Bill Pickavance, Mike Wetmore and Bert Garrido. They were on hand to discuss the Columbia Accident Investigation Board report and where KSC stands in its progress toward return to flight.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Shuttle program and contractor team are part of Center...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of security equipment during Take Our Children to Work Day. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children on this annual event.
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Jul 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of security equipment during Take Our Children to Work Day. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children on this annual event.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of security equipment during Take Our Children to...

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NASA image: While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.
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Apr 22, 2005

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, sixth-grade student Leo Banuelos learned...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of fire equipment behind KSC NASA Headquarters. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children for Take Our Children to Work Day.
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Jul 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of fire equipment behind KSC NASA Headquarters. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children for Take Our Children to Work Day.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Children enjoy a hands-on display of fire equipment behind KSC NASA Headquarters....

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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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