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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: A New Hot Spot on Northern Io
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Dec 10, 2001

A New Hot Spot on Northern Io

In August 2001, NASA Galileo spacecraft has returned imagery of a hot spot on Jupiter moon Io that was the source of...

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NASA image: The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022
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Jul 29, 2022

The Benefits of Space Station Research and Development on This Week @NASA – July 29, 2022

The benefits of space station research and development, refining the architecture for the Mars Sample Return...

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NASA image: First Artemis Moon Crew Trains for Return to Earth
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Jan 23, 2024

First Artemis Moon Crew Trains for Return to Earth

NASA astronaut and Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman exits the side of a mockup of the Orion spacecraft during a...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Returning from the Moon
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Returning from the Moon

art001e002194 (Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20 of NASA’s Artemis I mission, Orion’s optical navigation camera looked...

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NASA image: Optical Navigation Image of Ganymede
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Jun 6, 1996

Optical Navigation Image of Ganymede

NASA Galileo spacecraft, now in orbit around Jupiter, returned this optical navigation image June 3, 1996, showing...

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NASA image: Europa Active Surface
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Sep 7, 1997

Europa Active Surface

On June 27, 1996, during Galileo first orbit around Jupiter, a newly discovered impact crater could be seen just...

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NASA image: Clementine Observes the Moon, Solar Corona, and Venus
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Jun 12, 1999

Clementine Observes the Moon, Solar Corona, and Venus

In 1994, during its flight, NASA's Clementine spacecraft returned images of the Moon. In addition to the geologic...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02719
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02719

New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.) Project Students work together at the Aerospace Education Center Return...

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NASA image: The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission (Illustration)
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Jun 15, 2020

The Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Mission (Illustration)

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover's astrobiology mission will search for signs of ancient microbial life. It will...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Plants Artemis Moon Tree
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA Stennis Plants Artemis Moon Tree

NASA employees plant an Artemis Moon Tree at NASA’s Stennis Space Center on Oct. 29 to celebrate NASA’s successful...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02709
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02709

New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.) Project Students test their knowledge of Moon Facts at the Aerospace...

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NASA image: GRC-2007-C-02718
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May 1, 2004

GRC-2007-C-02718

New Approach to Self Achievement (N.A.S.A.) Project Students learn about the geology of the Moon at the Aerospace...

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NASA image: Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter
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May 19, 2020

Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
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May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
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May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SAJ Fairing
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May 19, 2020

Orion SAJ Fairing

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter
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May 19, 2020

Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter
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May 19, 2020

Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter
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May 19, 2020

Orion SA cone - Conical Adapter

This week, NASA is taking preliminary steps to resume @NASA_SLS core stage production. Limited crews will return to...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20: Orion Prepares for Return Flyby

(Dec. 5, 2022) On flight day 20, Orion prepares for its return powered flyby and closest approach to the Moon. This...

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NASA image: Return to Rhea
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Mar 30, 2015

Return to Rhea

After a couple of years in high-inclination orbits that limited its ability to encounter Saturn's moons, NASA's...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Sep 3, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure. shown on Sept. 3, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Aug 27, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure, shown on Aug. 27, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

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NASA image: Artemis III ESA Service Module
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Sep 3, 2020

Artemis III ESA Service Module

This structure. shown on Sept. 3, 2020, is the frame and base for the European Service Module, part of NASA’s Orion...

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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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