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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: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 15, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, left, Victor Glover, second from left, Mike Hopkins, second from...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display at the News Center at the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Press Conference
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Dec 16, 2017

Expedition 54 Press Conference

Expedition 54 prime crew members flight engineer Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

A sign with a model of the Japanese H-IIB rocket welcomes visitors to Minamitane Town, one of only a few small towns...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 22, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Roadside flags welcome the NASA team and visitors to Minamitame Town, one of only a few small towns located outside...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

From left, John Honeycutt, Artemis II mission management team chair and Matthew Ramsey, Artemis II mission manager...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Press Conference
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Dec 16, 2017

Expedition 54 Press Conference

Expedition 54 prime crew members flight engineer Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Preflight
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Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Preflight

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations is seen on the launch pad...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 23, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Tourist photograph themselves in astronaut space suites next to a cardboard cutout of Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display at the News Center at the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, Artemis assistant launch director within NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display near the countdown clock at the News Center...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

Joe Pavicic, operations project engineer within the Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in an Artemis...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine answers a question during a Mars 2020 NASA Social at Kennedy Space Center’s News...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director with the Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00257
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Aug 18, 2005

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Pawan also has another question. Could you explain more about the experimental navigation camera and how it is...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00265
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Aug 18, 2005

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Aren from Vermont: The twin Mars rovers are exploring only two of what I assume are several potential future sites....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3150
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3148
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser full-scale test vehicle is lifted by an...

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NASA image: Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept
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May 21, 2015

Dusty Sunrise at Core of Galaxy Artist Concept

This artist's concept depicts the current record holder for the most luminous galaxy in the universe. The galaxy,...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00264
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Aug 18, 2005

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Jeanette from Kane: Since one MRO objective is to search for and find a location suitable for future human...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3149
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May 30, 2012

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LOUISVILLE, Colo. – An Erickson Air-Crane helicopter lifts Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems’ Dream Chaser...

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Jun 20, 2025

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HWHAP_Exploration Park Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: InSight, a Mars MIssion Artist Concept
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Feb 28, 2012

InSight, a Mars MIssion Artist Concept

This artist rendition is of the Interior exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport...

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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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