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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: NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

NASA's SpaceX GOES-U Social Briefing

Leah Martin, NASA Communications, participates in a social panel on Monday, June 24, 2024, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing
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Jun 24, 2024

SpaceX GOES-U Science Briefing

Derrol Nail, NASA Communications, participates in a science briefing on Monday, June 24, 2024, at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Oct 30, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

A test version of the Orion crew module floats in the Pacific Ocean during Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: GOES-U Rollout for Launch
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Rollout for Launch

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-U...

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NASA image: Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru
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Dec 8, 2017

Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru

2010/107 - 04/17 at 21 :05 UTC. Open-cell and closed-cell clouds off Peru, Pacific Ocean Resembling a frosted window...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4613
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – A member of the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 signals to the pilot in an H60-S Seahawk...

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May 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- On Space Launch Complex 2 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Delta...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4629
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 personnel review procedures on the deck of the USS Anchorage as...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami
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Aug 7, 2025

SWOT Satellite Measures Pacific Tsunami

The U.S.-French SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) satellite captured the leading edge of a tsunami wave that...

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NASA image: INTELSAT VI F-3 drifts in space after STS-49 onorbit repair/servicing
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May 13, 1992

INTELSAT VI F-3 drifts in space after STS-49 onorbit repair/servicing

STS049-91-056 (13 May 1992) --- The 4.5-ton Intelsat VI communications satellite begins its separation from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2954
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Tugboats in the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 work to secure the Orion Crew Module...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0545540 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
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Mar 14, 2019

Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway

The Atlantic Ocean Road is an 8.3 kilometer road that runs through an archipelago in Eide and Averoy in More of...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0545527 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2950
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Workers in a skiff prepare the Pegasus Barge floating in the Launch Complex 39 area Turn...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2953
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Apr 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- As the sun rises over the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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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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