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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 II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors work the flight deck on USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force teams...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors inspect the flight deck on USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors onboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) pull a tow line from the USNS Guadalupe replenishment ship to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A member of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets ready to fire a line over to the USNS Guadalupe so they may refuel at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist signs an Artemis II flag, as CSA (Canadian Space...

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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission points to the NASA logo and American flag on the...

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NASA image: Warm Ocean Temperatures Blanket the Far-Western Pacific
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Mar 28, 2001

Warm Ocean Temperatures Blanket the Far-Western Pacific

Data taken during a 10-day collection cycle ending March 9, 2001, show that above-normal sea-surface heights and...

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NASA image: Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean
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Aug 1, 1973

Pattern of downstream eddies in stratocumulus clouds over Pacific Ocean

SL3-121-2371 (July-September 1973) --- A pattern of downstream eddies in the stratocumulus clouds over the Pacific...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Sergeant Huff of the 45 weather squadron deploys a weather balloon during Underway Recovery Test-12 onboard USS...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter team members are seen onboard USS Somerset off the coast of California, as NASA and...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Mission support teams are seen off the stern of USS Somerset as they practice with the Crew Module Test Article...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Mission support teams are seen off the stern of USS Somerset as they practice with the Crew Module Test Article...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA and Department of Defense teams, onboard USS Somerset, depart San Diego as they start Underway Recovery Test-12...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Fast boats are deployed during the Underway Recovery Test-12 onboard USS Somerset off the coast of California,...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

USS Somerset sailors direct the landing of helicopters with astronauts during Underway Recovery Test-12 onboard USS...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Indicators showing the water level in the well deck of USS Somerset are seen as teams deploy the Crew Module Test...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

A helicopter lands on USS Somerset off the coast of California, as NASA and Department of Defense teams participate...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk helicopter flies past USS Somerset off the coast of California, as NASA and Department of...

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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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