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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: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Colleen Hartman, director of physics, aeronautics, and space science at the National Academies of Science gives...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 19, 1982

Around Marshall

The Space Platform was first conceived as a launching site for deep space exploration. The original idea was to...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Toward Exploration Mission-1 - Trek to Lau

A close-up view of NASA's crawler-transporter 2 (CT-2) with the mobile launcher (ML) atop as it slowly moves along...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2636
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Dec 17, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Lockheed Martin Atlas V launch vehicle in the Vertical Integration Facility awaits...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2615
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Dec 15, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At their consoles in the Atlas V Spaceflight Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: Computer Generated View of Earth as seen from the Asteroid Toutatis
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Nov 27, 1996

Computer Generated View of Earth as seen from the Asteroid Toutatis

This computer generated image depicts a view of Earth as seen from the surface of the asteroid Toutatis on Nov 29th...

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NASA image: Taking a Shine to Enceladus
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Apr 2, 2018

Taking a Shine to Enceladus

Saturn's rings cast shadows on the planet's cloud tops, providing a perfect backdrop for the brilliant sphere of...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3831
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Pocked Moon
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Dec 31, 2004

Pocked Moon

Cassini spied a crater-covered Dione in this image from Dec. 8, 2004. The bright, wispy streaks for which Dione is...

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NASA image: Launch Abort System Roll to Pad
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May 22, 2019

Launch Abort System Roll to Pad

The test version of Orion attached to the Launch Abort System for the Ascent Abort-2 (AA-2) flight test is moved on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt retrieving lunar samples during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt retrieving lunar samples during EVA

AS17-145-22165 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison H. Schmitt, lunar module pilot, with his adjustable...

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NASA image: Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos
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May 1, 2025

Artemis II Presentation and Group Photos

From left, Kelvin Manning, acting center director, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center; Shawn Quinn, Exploration Ground...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference
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Feb 27, 2024

NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference

Howard Hu, manager of the Orion Program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, center, speaks during an Artemis Program...

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NASA image: Engine Removal Signals Completion of Successful Test Series
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Apr 9, 2024

Engine Removal Signals Completion of Successful Test Series

A work crew at NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi removes RS-25 developmental engine E0525...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference
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Feb 27, 2024

NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference

Shawn Quinn, manager of Exploration Ground Systems at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, second from left, speaks during...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Module
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Nov 5, 2021

Artemis II Crew Module

Assembly on the Artemis II Orion spacecraft that will carry the first Artemis crew on its lunar-bound mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

Standing atop the mobile launcher, NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is photographed at Launch Pad 39B at the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR
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Dec 13, 1972

Apollo 17 Mission image - Sta 6,SPL 6215, 6235-39, 6305-07, CDR

AS17-141-21608 (13 Dec. 1972) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan stands near an over-hanging rock during the third...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2591
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Dec 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the two fairing sections close in around...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2407
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Nov 4, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, a technician from...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Colleen Hartman, director of physics, aeronautics, and space science at the National Academies of Science gives...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0009
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Jan 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vertical Integration Facility on Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00236
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Jul 14, 2004

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Piercing through clouds of smog, the Cassini spacecraft has captured the best images ever of Saturn's largest moon,...

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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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