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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: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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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

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, sits nestled in its cradle during...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

The helicopter that will transport NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren, Robert Hines, Jessica Watkins, and ESA (European...

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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

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham, is helped from a Navy helicopter after returning from the Crew Module Test Article...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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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

Teams work on the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, as it sits sits...

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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

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team are seen as they recover the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full...

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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

The bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams practice Artemis recovery operations...

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NASA image: Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64
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Sep 18, 1994

Thunderstorms over the Pacific Ocean as seen from STS-64

STS064-83-099 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Multiple thunderstorm cells leading to Earth's atmosphere were photographed on...

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NASA image: "Midget typhoon" in the western Pacific Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

"Midget typhoon" in the western Pacific Ocean

It’s usually the big, sprawling storms that attract the attention of meteorologists, but occasionally tiny storms...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: Typhoon Neoguri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 21, 2025

Typhoon Neoguri is pictured in the Pacific Ocean

iss073e0767100 (Sept. 21, 2025) --- Typhoon Neoguri is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited...

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NASA image: The Turks and Caicos Islands in the Atlantic Ocean
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May 26, 2025

The Turks and Caicos Islands in the Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0118628 (May 26, 2025) --- The Turks and Caicos Islands, an archipelago and British Overseas Territory in the...

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NASA image: STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean
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Jul 18, 1994

STS-65 Earth observation of Hurricane Emilia in Eastern Pacific Ocean

STS-65 Earth observation taken aboard Columbia, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 102, shows Hurricane Emilia in the Eastern...

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NASA image: Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa, Sahara & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa, Sahara & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4

AS04-01-410 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Coastal Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, West Africa, Sahara, Antarctica, looking west, as...

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NASA image: SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Secured for Transport in C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA Orion Vehicle Integration Manager Luis Saucedo, left, inspects the Orion spacecraft with NASA Flight Surgeon...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 9, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The stability collar, front porch, and other equipment for securing NASA’s Orion spacecraft and facilitating the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lisa Seiler, Artemis II landing and recovery deputy director, is seen alongside other NASA and U.S. military...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Airmen of the 45th Weather Squadron prepare a weather balloon for launch as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A life ring, throw ropes, and other equipment is seen laid out onboard USS John P. Murtha as NASA, U.S. Navy., and...

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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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