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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: Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-020887 (27 Jan. 2011) --- Backdropped by a colorful part of Earth, the unpiloted Japanese Kounotori2 H-II...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX GO...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft is lifted onto the GO Navigator recovery ship after it landed with NASA...

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NASA image: JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings
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Oct 19, 2017

JPSS-1 Spacecraft Mate to Payload Attach Fittings

NOAA's Joint Polar Satellite System-1, or JPSS-1, remains wrapped in a protective covering after removal from its...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Megan McArthur is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour spacecraft onboard the SpaceX GO...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi is helped out of the SpaceX Crew Dragon...

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NASA image: Artemis III Service Module Structure ready to ship
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Oct 2, 2020

Artemis III Service Module Structure ready to ship

The ESA service module primary structure, which will propel Orion on the Artemis III flight carrying astronauts to...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, along with teams from NASA and SpaceX, rehearse crew extraction from SpaceX’s Crew...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission
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Aug 24, 2016

Earth observations taken from orbiter Discovery during STS-91 mission

STS091-707-012 (2-12 June 1998) --- This nearly vertical photograph of Houston was taken from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space
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May 4, 2019

Live Coverage of SpaceX CRS-17 Launch to the International Space

In this long exposure photograph, the first stage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lands on the company's drone ship in...

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NASA image: jsc2013e080240
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Jul 31, 2013

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JSC2013-E-080240 (September 2013) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Resilience spacecraft is lifted onto the GO Navigator recovery ship after it landed with NASA...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, along with teams from NASA and SpaceX, rehearse crew extraction from SpaceX’s Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, left, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)...

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NASA image: DART Spacecraft Arrival
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Oct 2, 2021

DART Spacecraft Arrival

NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft, packed in its shipping container, is moved into the...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-020889 (27 Jan. 2011) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the unpiloted Japanese Kounotori2...

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NASA image: jsc2013e088577
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Sep 11, 2013

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JSC2013-E-088577 (September 2013) --- Computer-generated artist?s rendering of the International Space Station as of...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle
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Jan 27, 2011

Unpiloted Japanese Kounotori HTV-2 Transfer Vehicle

ISS026-E-020916 (27 Jan. 2011) --- The unpiloted Japanese Kounotori2 H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV2) approaches the...

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NASA image: Carnegie Cuts a Crater
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Apr 10, 2015

Carnegie Cuts a Crater

Carnegie Rupes makes a dramatic sight in this large image mosaic. The giant lobate scarp cuts through Duccio crater....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1005
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Jan 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide waves after being helped out of the SpaceX Crew...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown
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May 2, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi gives a thumbs up after he is helped out of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1004
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Jan 11, 2012

KSC-2012-1004

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown
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Nov 8, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Splashdown

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Aki Hoshide gives a fist bump after being helped out of 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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