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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: Expedition 55 Preflight
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Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Preflight

Expedition 55 Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos waves farewell to family and friends as he and flight...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Launch
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Jun 6, 2018

Expedition 56 Launch

The Soyuz MS-09 rocket is launched with Expedition 56 Soyuz Commander Sergey Prokopyev of Roscosmos, flight engineer...

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NASA image: Orion Ascent Abort-2
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Aug 2, 2018

Orion Ascent Abort-2

NASA Orion AA-2 Crew Module Manager Dr. Jon Olansen, right, talks to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine outside of...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

English actress Claire Foy, left, and actor Gavin Warren arrive on the red carpet for the premiere of the film...

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Apr 9, 2019

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iss059e017127 (April 9, 2018) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 59 Flight Engineer Christina Koch works inside the...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Transport from ASOC to Pad 41
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Jan 31, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Transport from ASOC to Pad 41

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage arrives at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch Complex 41...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

U.S. Navy Musician First Class Ben Hauser plays taps during the interment services for former astronaut Alan Bean,...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Nov 29, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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May 29, 2018

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jsc2018e059572_alt (5/29/2018) --- The miniPCR platform, used for the amplification of nucleic acids, from the Genes...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen, step off Air Force Two on the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Launch
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Dec 3, 2018

Expedition 58 Launch

A Soyuz booster rocket launches the Soyuz MS-11 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Monday,...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Launch
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Launch

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket is seen in this long exposure photograph as it launches NASA's...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V ASA to ISA Installation
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Feb 6, 2018

InSight Atlas V ASA to ISA Installation

Inside Building B7525 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the aft stub adapter (ASA) is installed to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Launch
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Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Launch

The Soyuz MS-08 rocket is launched with Expedition 55 Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos and flight...

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NASA image: iss057e135002
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Dec 18, 2018

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iss057e135002 (12/18/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut David Saint-Jacques removes the APEX-05 Petri...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell speaks during the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Spirit of Apollo event...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Apr 1, 2018

SpaceX CRS-14 What's On Board Science Briefing

Patrick O'Neill, Marketing and Communications Manager, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, speaks to...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 State Commission
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Oct 10, 2018

Expedition 57 State Commission

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks during the State Commission meeting to approve the Soyuz launch of...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing
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Jun 3, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing

The Soyuz MS-07 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 55 crew members Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos, Scott...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Mars InSight team members monitor the status of the lander prior to it touching down on Mars, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV
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Jan 31, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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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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