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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 Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 5
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Feb 25, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 5

NASA’s Artemis II crew members ride in inflatable boats while NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Landing and...

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Aug 25, 2018

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iss056e157041 (Aug. 25, 2018) --- The Expedition 56 crew members pose for a portrait in the International Space...

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Oct 25, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A NASA UH-1H helicopter is prepared for transfer back to Patrick Air Force Base after...

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May 9, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The STS-124 crew departs NASA's Kennedy Space Center after a successful launch dress...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Move to Pad
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Jun 28, 2019

Mobile Launcher Move to Pad

After successfully arriving at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39B, Exploration Ground Systems’ mobile...

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NASA image: Progress Spacecraft undocking from the ISS during Expedition 16
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Apr 7, 2008

Progress Spacecraft undocking from the ISS during Expedition 16

ISS016-E-035178 (7 April 2008) --- An unpiloted Progress 28 resupply vehicle departs from the Pirs Docking...

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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Michael Anderson smiles as he completes the donning of his launch/entry suit in the...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter move to Redstone Airfield
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Apr 3, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter move to Redstone Airfield

NASA's Super Guppy aircraft arrives to the U.S. Army’s Redstone Airfield in Huntsville, Alabama, April 2, to pick up...

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NASA image: SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C
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Mar 12, 2025

SpaceX CCP Crew-10 Astronaut Walkout Outside O&C

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 crew members wave to family and friends as they prepare to depart the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Nov 4, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: India Artemis Accords Signing
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Jun 21, 2023

India Artemis Accords Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, 2nd from left, and Indian Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu, 3rd from left, hold the signed...

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NASA image: Technicians complete foaming around Atlantis', OV-104, 17" ET feed line
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Jul 10, 1990

Technicians complete foaming around Atlantis', OV-104, 17" ET feed line

Technicians complete foaming around the area of Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, 17 inch diameter external tank...

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NASA image: ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation
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Feb 6, 2009

ISS Expedition 18 Progress 31P Separation

ISS018-E-027854 (5 Feb. 2009) --- An unpiloted ISS Progress 31 cargo craft, filled with trash and unneeded items,...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts NASA astronaut Dinez Burnham...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro stands near the Artemis I Orion spacecraft inside the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft departure
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Sep 10, 2013

Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft departure

ISS037-E-000033 (10 Sept. 2013) --- The Soyuz TMA-08M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station?s...

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NASA image: Orion Stage Adapter move to Redstone Airfield
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Apr 2, 2018

Orion Stage Adapter move to Redstone Airfield

Caption: NASA's Super Guppy aircraft arrives to the U.S. Army’s Redstone Airfield in Huntsville, Alabama, April 2,...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

Scientific instruments are seen on the stern of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's research vessel Knorr on...

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Jul 16, 2017

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jsc2017e095973 (July 16, 2017) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 52-53...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

A pair of Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen as they recover astronauts from...

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Aug 15, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The PICOSat payload banner is displayed by the Athena 1 launch vehicle at Kodiak...

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Feb 17, 2012

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Launch Vehicles: Launch vehicles are the rocket-powered systems that provide transportation from the Earth’s surface...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS
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Sep 10, 2014

Soyuz TMA-12M/38S after undocking from the ISS

ISS041-E-000017 (10 Sept. 2014) --- The Soyuz TMA-12M spacecraft departs from the International Space Station and...

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Apr 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a Fire Rescue team member serves as a "volunteer...

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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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