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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: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members are at their consoles in Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis countdown is held on Aug. 28, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members are at their consoles in Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, performs the traditional cutting of the tie for...

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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members are at their consoles in Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Chris Cianciola, Deputy Manager, SLS Program, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following completion of...

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NASA image: Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis countdown is held on Aug. 28, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

NASA Test Conductors Teresa Annulis, at left, and Roberta Wyrick, monitor launch countdown activities inside Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Mike Sarafin, Artemis Mission Manager, NASA Headquarters, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following...

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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I launch team members are at their consoles in Launch Control Center Firing Room 1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Janet Petro, Director, Kennedy Space Center, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following completion of...

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NASA image: Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I L-1 Countdown Pre-Launch News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing on the status of the Artemis countdown is held on Aug. 28, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

John Honeycutt, Space Launch System program manager, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following a mission...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

John Blevins, Space Launch System chief engineer, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following a mission...

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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, and Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber, monitor...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Bob Cabana, NASA Associate Administrator, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following completion of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

Melody Lovin, weather officer, Space Launch Delta 45, participates in a prelaunch media briefing on the status of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

Megan Cruz, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch media briefing following completion of NASA’s Flight...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day VIP Activities

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, center, visits with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir, at right, and astronaut candidate...

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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Artemis I Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson leads launch countdown activities inside Firing Room 1 of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Sep 1, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I launch director, participates in a prelaunch media briefing following a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff Activities
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Nov 15, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

Jasmine Hopkins, at right, NASA Communications, speaks with Kelvin Manning, at left, deputy director, and Janet...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Update
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I Launch Update

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participates in a news conference Sept. 3, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff Activities

NASA Test Director Danny Zeno monitors launch countdown activities inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center...

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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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