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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: iss054e022293
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Jan 18, 2018

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iss054e022293 (Jan. 18, 2018) --- Astronaut Joe Acaba (clockwise from bottom) assists spacewalkers Norishige Kanai,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing

NASA Leadership provides a briefing to discuss the agency’s Moon to Mars exploration plans. NASA’s Space Launch...

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NASA image: iss063e020213
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May 25, 2020

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iss063e020213 (May 29, 2020) --- JAXA's (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) H-II Transfer Vehicle-9 (HTV-9) is...

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Jan 29, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-017733 (29 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki (left) and...

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NASA image: iss060e081678
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Sep 29, 2019

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iss060e081678 (Sept. 29, 2019) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-8 (HTV-8) from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e0988452 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: Volkov and Furukawa during Progress 45 docking with ISS
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Nov 2, 2011

Volkov and Furukawa during Progress 45 docking with ISS

ISS029-E-036135 (2 Nov. 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov (right) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 17, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop the mobile launcher as it...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program Deputy Manager Jeremy Parsons visit the...

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NASA image: iss059e005401
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Mar 29, 2019

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iss059e005401 (March 29, 2019) --- Spacewalkers and NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Nick Hague (suit with red...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2937
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests participate in an early...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2971
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Jun 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana checks...

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NASA image: The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2
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Oct 29, 2025

The new HTV-X1 in the grips of the Canadarm2

iss073e0988464 (Oct. 29, 2025) --- The new HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft from JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency),...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Astronauts Take Questions from Media
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Aug 4, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Astronauts Take Questions from Media

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts discuss their upcoming mission to the International Space Station and take questions...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

The shadow of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the mobile launcher is...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing
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Aug 3, 2022

Artemis I Moon Mission Briefing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks during a NASA briefing on the Artemis I Moon mission, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022,...

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NASA image: View of HTV3 berthed to Node 2
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Jul 29, 2012

View of HTV3 berthed to Node 2

ISS032-E-010858 (29 July 2012) --- The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV-3),...

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Jan 29, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-017725 (29 Jan. 2010) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Naoko Yamazaki, STS-131...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2977
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Jun 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bill Moore, Delaware North Parks and...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC
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Aug 29, 2024

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Visits KSC

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Exploration Ground Systems Program Deputy Manager Jeremy Parsons visit the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2930
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a display inside the "Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45369 (29 Sept 1993) --- Training on the pre-breathing assembly, Martin J. (Marty) Fettman, DVM, inhales a...

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NASA image: iss073e0414437
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Jul 29, 2025

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Iss073e0414437 (July 29, 2025) --- JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui demonstrates the...

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NASA image: Robonaut-2
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Nov 4, 2011

Robonaut-2

ISS029-E-039211 (4 Nov. 2011) --- Robonaut 2 -- the first dexterous humanoid robot in space ? is pictured in the...

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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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