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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: Boeing OFT Game Day
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Feb 12, 2019

Boeing OFT Game Day

Along with the joint team that will launch the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket and Boeing’s CST-100...

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NASA image: Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Dr. Eugene Parker (seated in the foreground), a pioneer in heliophysics and S. Chandrasekhar distinguished service...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2015

Expedition 43 Preflight

Expedition 43 NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly, center, and Expedition 43 backup crew member NASA Astronaut Jeff Williams...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Training
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Jan 26, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Training

Off the coast of California, NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and the Department of War that will work...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4612
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – NASA and U.S. Navy personnel are on the deck of the USS Anchorage as the ship departs Naval Base...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-3 Dress Rehersal
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Oct 28, 2021

SpaceX Crew-3 Dress Rehersal

NASA astronauts Raja Chari, right, and Tom Marshburn, left, wearing SpaceX spacesuits, are seen as they prepare to...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 Preflight
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Mar 14, 2015

Expedition 43 Preflight

Expedition 43 backup crew members: Jeff Williams of NASA, left, Alexei Ovchinin and Sergei Volkov of of the Russian...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0663
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Mar 8, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility, the crew members of space...

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NASA image: Expedition 36 Preflight
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May 28, 2013

Expedition 36 Preflight

Jean-Jacques Dordain, ESA Director-General, center, talks with unidentified ESA manager as an Orthodox Priest waits...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, begins the move into High Bay 3 at the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Training
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Jan 28, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Training

Off the coast of California, NASA’s Artemis Landing and Recovery team and the Department of War that will work...

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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 (left to right) CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, and NASA...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 roll into the VAB HB-3

Technicians remove special planks covering tracks as NASA's mobile launcher, atop crawler-transporter 2, moves into...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1682
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Nov 19, 1997

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The crew of Mission STS-87 depart from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B, where the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Arrival
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Apr 18, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Crew Arrival

NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins, left, Kjell Lindgren, second from left, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Soyuz MS-19 Hatch Closure on International Space Station - March 29, 2022
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Mar 30, 2022

Expedition 66 Soyuz MS-19 Hatch Closure on International Space Station - March 29, 2022

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei and Roscosmos cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov departed the International...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Dress Rehersal
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Apr 18, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Dress Rehersal

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet is seen as he and crew mates NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3157
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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2790
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Apr 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- For a training exercise, "volunteer patient" George Jacobs, NASA's deputy director of Center...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-077
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Sep 5, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - A transporter moves the encapsulated Kodiak Star spacecraft into position in the Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload
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Jul 30, 2020

Artemis I Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter Offload

Technicians with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems prepare to offload the launch vehicle stage adapter (LVSA) for...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3214
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Jun 5, 2012

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 carrier aircraft lifts off the runway as it departs...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0056-096
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Mar 27, 2007

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Spaceward Bound event in the Mojave Deser , CA (an outreach exercise) with Dr Chris McKay and Ames Education...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1511
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Aug 20, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- The STS-111 crew pause before departing KSC for Houston. The crew spent time in the...

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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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