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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: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Jeremy Graeber, chief NASA test director, participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

A member of the Artemis 1 launch team participates in validation testing inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1
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Jul 11, 2019

Artemis Launch Team Validation Simulation in Firing Room 1

Members of the Artemis 1 launch team, including personnel with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) and Jacobs...

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NASA image: NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics
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Feb 8, 2018

NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics

This Winter Olympics, NASA will be studying how well researchers can measure snow from the ground and space and...

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NASA image: NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics: D3R B-Roll
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Feb 8, 2018

NASA Studies Snow At The Winter Olympics: D3R B-Roll

This Winter Olympics, NASA will be studying how well researchers can measure snow from the ground and space and...

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NASA image: Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX
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Nov 10, 2015

Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 2)
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Aug 9, 2024

Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 2)

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 1)
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Aug 8, 2024

Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 1)

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergnecy Egress Demonstration (Day 4 - Pad 39B)
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Aug 12, 2024

Artemis II ISVV-1 Emergnecy Egress Demonstration (Day 4 - Pad 39B)

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: Artemis II Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 3)
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Aug 11, 2024

Artemis II Emergency Egress Demonstration (Day 3)

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0735
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a paramedic...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0735
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, a paramedic...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172
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Nov 14, 1978

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Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) A/C & BELL COBRA HELICOPTER FLIGHT & GROUND TESTS AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE....

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0736
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, security and...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0736
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Apr 5, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a staged mass casualty exercise in the Launch Complex 39 area, security and...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Program, including an astronaut stand-in, participate in a series of...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Medical and fire-rescue personnel participate in the Artemis II mission emergency escape or egress verification and...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 12, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Medical and fire-rescue personnel participate in the Artemis II mission emergency escape or egress verification and...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 9, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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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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