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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: IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1957

IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

L57-700 In the reentry flight path of this nose cone model of a Jupiter Intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)...

LRC
NASA image: Crew around hatch leading into the Soyuz spacecraft
Image
Sep 28, 2006

Crew around hatch leading into the Soyuz spacecraft

ISS014-E-05015 (28 Sept. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Reiter, Expedition 14 flight...

JSC
NASA image: Krikalev in Zvezda with docking drogue
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Sep 10, 2005

Krikalev in Zvezda with docking drogue

ISS011-E-12809 (10 September 2005) --- Cosmonaut Sergei K. Krikalev, Expedition 11 commander representing Russia's...

JSC
NASA image: Fincke holds the active docking assembly inside the SM during Expedition 9
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Aug 14, 2004

Fincke holds the active docking assembly inside the SM during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-18539 (14 August 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

JSC
NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Family Day
Image
Nov 14, 2015

Michoud Assembly Facility Family Day

The Lockheed Martin team completes the final weld of the cone section of the Artemis I Orion crew module pressure...

JSC
NASA image: iss064e027440
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Jan 27, 2021

iss064e027440

iss064e027440 (Jan. 27, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, with its nose cone open, is pictured docked to...

JSC
NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
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May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021563 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

JSC
NASA image: Small volcanic crater near Pavonis Mons Released 14 November 2002
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Nov 15, 2002

Small volcanic crater near Pavonis Mons Released 14 November 2002

The small crater observed at the middle-right edge of this NASA Mars Odyssey image is very different from other...

JPL
NASA image: iss066e125299
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Jan 23, 2022

iss066e125299

iss066e125299 (Jan. 23, 2022) --- The bright, white pressurized capsule of the SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship...

JSC
NASA image: Fincke inside the Progress Vehicle with open SM/Progress transfer hatch during Expedition 9
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Aug 14, 2004

Fincke inside the Progress Vehicle with open SM/Progress transfer hatch during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-18533 (14 August 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

JSC
NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members reattach the nose cone of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

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NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
Image
May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021460 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

JSC
NASA image: Padalka holds the active docking assembly inside the SM during Expedition 9
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Aug 14, 2004

Padalka holds the active docking assembly inside the SM during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-18540 (14 August 2004) --- Cosmonaut Gennady I. Padalka, Expedition 9 commander representing Russia’s...

JSC
NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
Image
May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021463 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1957-A-22437
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Feb 13, 1957

ARC-1957-A-22437

Charles Hall displaying tunnel model AR-2 which incorporates conical camber as the half-cone twist in the wings (in...

ARC
NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-2 Cone Weld
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Feb 1, 2018

Orion Exploration Mission-2 Cone Weld

Orion EM2 PVC3 Weld

JSC
Image
Feb 1, 2018

Orion Exploration Mission-2 Cone Weld

Orion EM2 PVC3 Weld

JSC
NASA image: Artemis II Booster Aft Exit Cone Mate
Video
Dec 13, 2023

Artemis II Booster Aft Exit Cone Mate

Processing of the Artemis II booster inside the RPSF at Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Mission-2 Cone Weld
Image
Feb 1, 2018

Orion Exploration Mission-2 Cone Weld

Orion EM2 PVC3 Weld

JSC
NASA image: Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone
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Mar 2, 2012

Wrapping NuSTAR in Its Rocket Nose Cone

An Orbital Sciences technician completes final checks of NASA Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array, or NuSTAR,...

JPL
NASA image: Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment
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Aug 21, 2024

Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter for Artemis II Moved, Prepped for Shipment

NASA rolled out a key piece of space flight hardware for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for the first crewed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2846
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May 16, 2012

KSC-2012-2846

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the tail cone...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2955
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May 22, 2012

KSC-2012-2955

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the transfer isle of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-2835
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May 15, 2012

KSC-2012-2835

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

KSC
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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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