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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.

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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: Flight Day 9: Orion Captures Moon
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion Captures Moon

art001e000528 (Nov. 24, 2022)—On flight day 9, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery of the Moon with its optical...

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NASA image: Artemis I artist's concept - distant retrograde orbit
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May 10, 2022

Artemis I artist's concept - distant retrograde orbit

Artemis I will be the first integrated flight test of NASA’s deep space exploration system: the Orion spacecraft,...

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NASA image: Flight Day 11: Orion Looks Back at Earth
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Nov 26, 2022

Flight Day 11: Orion Looks Back at Earth

art001e000540 (Nov. 26, 2022)—On flight day 11, NASA’S Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Earth...

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NASA image: Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon
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Nov 23, 2022

Flight Day 8: Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon

art001e000466 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On flight day 8 of the Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera snapped...

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NASA image: Orion and the Moon on Flight Day 8
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Nov 23, 2022

Orion and the Moon on Flight Day 8

art001e000415 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On Flight Day 8, NASA’s Orion spacecraft remains two days away from reaching its...

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NASA image: Flight Day 6: Orion Captures Earthset
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Nov 21, 2022

Flight Day 6: Orion Captures Earthset

art001m1203251230B (Nov. 21, 2022) – A camera mounted on one of Orion’s solar array wings captures Earth as it sets...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090743 (Dec. 1, 2022): Public Affairs Officer Shaneequa Vereen speaks on camera in Houston’s Mission Control...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090747 (Dec. 1, 2022): Chief Flight Director Emily Nelson in Houston’s Mission Control Center observes the...

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NASA image: Flight Day 11: Artemis Looks Back at Earth
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Nov 26, 2022

Flight Day 11: Artemis Looks Back at Earth

art001e000538 (Nov. 26, 2022)—On flight day 11, NASA’S Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Earth...

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NASA image: Orion and the Earth on Flight Day 8
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Nov 23, 2022

Orion and the Earth on Flight Day 8

art001e000414 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On Flight Day 8, NASA’s Orion spacecraft remains two days away from reaching its...

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NASA image: Flight Day 11: Orion Looks Back at Earth
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Nov 26, 2022

Flight Day 11: Orion Looks Back at Earth

art001e000539 (Nov. 26, 2022)—On flight day 11, NASA’S Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Earth...

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NASA image: Flight Day 6: Orion Captures Earthset
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Nov 21, 2022

Flight Day 6: Orion Captures Earthset

art001m1203251230A (Nov. 21, 2022) – A camera mounted on one of Orion’s solar array wings captures Earth as it sets...

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NASA image: Orion and Earth
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion and Earth

This first high-resolution image, taken on the first day of the Artemis I mission, was captured by a camera on the...

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NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon

art001e000480 (Nov. 24, 2022) – On flight day 9, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Moon...

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NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon

art001e000479 (Nov. 24, 2022) – On flight day 9, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Moon...

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NASA image: Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon
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Nov 24, 2022

Flight Day 9: Orion Looks Back at Moon

art001e000478 (Nov. 24, 2022) – On flight day 9, NASA’s Orion spacecraft captured imagery looking back at the Moon...

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NASA image: Artemis 1 animation reel
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Jul 12, 2019

Artemis 1 animation reel

Artist rendering of Artemis 1 mission - the first combined flight of Orion and the Space Launch System.

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NASA image: Artemis I Flight Day 14: Orion Sees the Earth and Moon
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Nov 29, 2022

Artemis I Flight Day 14: Orion Sees the Earth and Moon

art001m1023322023 (Nov. 29, 2022) In this video taken on flight day 14 of the 25.5 day Artemis I mission, Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 2
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Nov 24, 2022

Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 2

Following liftoff aboard the Space Launch System on Nov. 16, the uncrewed Orion capsule flew behind the Moon and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 1
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Nov 24, 2022

Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 1

Following liftoff aboard the Space Launch System on Nov. 16, the uncrewed Orion capsule flew behind the Moon and...

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NASA image: Flight Day 7 -- Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon
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Nov 22, 2022

Flight Day 7 -- Orion's Optical Navigation Camera Captures the Moon

art001e000403 (Nov. 22, 2022) Flight Day 7, Orion’s Optical Navigation camera captures the far side of the Moon, as...

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NASA image: NASA & ESA Leaders Discuss Distant Retrograde Orbit Departure Burn of Orion Vehicle
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Nov 30, 2022

NASA & ESA Leaders Discuss Distant Retrograde Orbit Departure Burn of Orion Vehicle

Leaders from NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) present an overview of the upcoming distant retrograde orbit...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion Prepares to Leave Distant Retrograde Orbit
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Dec 1, 2022

Artemis I - Orion Prepares to Leave Distant Retrograde Orbit

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090747 (Dec. 1, 2022): Flight controllers Doug Haskovec and Amar Ollero at the mechanical and power officer...

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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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