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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: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a robotic arm transfers samples of Martian rock and...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a lander carrying a fetch rover touches down on the...

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NASA image: Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)

This illustration shows a concept of what a rover fetching rock and soil samples on Mars for return to Earth could...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Campaign Artist's Concept
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Sep 30, 2021

Mars Sample Return Campaign Artist's Concept

This illustration shows a concept for a set of future robots working together to ferry back samples from the surface...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander With Solar Panels Deployed (Artist's Concept)

This illustration of a Mars sample return mission's lander concept shows a spacecraft after touchdown on the Red...

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NASA image: STS-119 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch - Bldg. 30south. Flight Director: Richard Jones
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Mar 15, 2009

STS-119 Flight Controllers on Console - Launch - Bldg. 30south. Flight Director: Richard Jones

PHOTO DATE: 03-15-09 LOCATION: Bldg 30 - WFCR SUBJECT: Ascent flight controlers work at their consoles during the...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-028
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-024
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: jsc2026e018920
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Apr 1, 2026

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Artemis II Flight Control Team in WFCR during Launch & Ascent. Photo Date: April 1, 2026. Location: Building 30s,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems
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Jun 26, 2018

NASA Armstrong is Working on AA-2 Systems

Randy Wagner prepares elements of the Orion Ascent Abort 2 crew module backup data acquisition system for thermal...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-019
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-020
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-026
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-025
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-027
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger
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Oct 5, 1984

View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger

View of the early morning launch of STS 41-G Challenger. The dark launch complex is illuminated by spotlights as the...

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NASA image: Apollo Digest Series:  The Lunar Module
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Feb 1, 2021

Apollo Digest Series: The Lunar Module

Apollo Digest Series: The Lunar Module A description of the LM’s components for descent and ascent from the moon...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-022
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May 5, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-022

CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-021
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0095-023
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May 5, 2008

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CLV ascent model installation 9x7ft. wind tunnel test-97-0180 with Marshall space Flight Center crew Darin Reed,...

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NASA image: Orange LESs lined up on middeck on re-entry day
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Mar 8, 2001

Orange LESs lined up on middeck on re-entry day

STS098-306-034 (7-20 February 2001) --- The STS-98 crew members’ full-pressure ascent and entry escape suits...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Panels
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Aug 6, 2020

Orion Spacecraft Adapter (SA) Panels

Pictured inside the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps
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Mar 10, 2025

Artemis II Orion SAJ Preps

Technicians with Lockheed Martin prepare the Artemis II Orion spacecraft for the installation of three spacecraft...

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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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