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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: KSC-2009-4628
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4628

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen during...

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NASA image: DART Launch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Launch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4617
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Jun 25, 2009

KSC-2009-4617

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The flatbed truck with the SV-1 cargo of the STSS Demonstrator spacecraft arrives at the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni
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Aug 1, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, along with partners from the Department of Defense, practice Artemis...

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NASA image: Coffee and Donuts with Administrator Isaacman
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Feb 24, 2026

Coffee and Donuts with Administrator Isaacman

Dr. Kelly Fast, acting planetary defense officer for NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, asks NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 7 - Ni
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Jul 31, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 7 - Ni

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, along with partners from the Department of Defense, practice Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2816
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Apr 21, 2009

KSC-2009-2816

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, a worker attaches solid rocket...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

A wave monitoring display is seen on the bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4621
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Jul 23, 2009

KSC-2009-4621

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Astrotech payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. , the STSS Demonstrator SV-1...

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NASA image: DART Launch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Launch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni
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Aug 1, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, along with partners from the Department of Defense, practice Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 6
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Jul 30, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 6

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team and partners from the Department of Defense stand on the flight deck of...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA and Department of Defense teams familiarize themselves with the pressure suits the Artemis II crew will be...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA and Department of Defense teams familiarize themselves with the pressure suits the Artemis II crew will be...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Stan Love presents a montage to Capt. Andrew Koy, commanding officer of USS Somerset as NASA and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni
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Aug 1, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 8 - Ni

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team, along with partners from the Department of Defense, practice Artemis...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Members of Department of Defense recovery view the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) during Underway Recovery Test-12...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen during...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen during...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the Double Asteroid Redirection Test, or DART, spacecraft onboard, is seen during...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2556
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Jun 3, 2013

KSC-2013-2556

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Carol Craig, founder and chief executive officer of Craig Technologies. Her company operates...

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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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