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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 astronaut Jessica Meir configures research gear inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research gear inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss074e0541212 (April 29, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir configures...

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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023184 (October 29, 2021) -- An astronaut cuts slices of red chile pepper during a taste test of chile...

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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023185 (October 29, 2021) -- An astronaut cuts slices of red chile pepper during a taste test of chile...

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Oct 29, 2021

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iss066e023187 (October 29, 2021) -- An astronaut cuts slices of red chile pepper during a taste test of chile...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2021

Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station

iss066e023179 (October 29, 2021) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei samples a red...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia
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Nov 23, 1988

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, crew insignia

S88-40316 (12 Dec. 1988) --- The STS-29 patch was designed to capture and represent the energy and dynamic nature of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

From left, Megan Cruz, NASA Communications; Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters; Charlie...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing

Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, second from right,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

Jim Free, association administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing

Jim Free, NASA associate administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, participates in a...

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NASA image: Exp 29 9-13-10 crew approved
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Sep 13, 2010

Exp 29 9-13-10 crew approved

ISS029-S-001 (23 March 2011) --- On the Expedition 29 patch, the International Space Station (ISS) is shown...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2021

Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station

iss066e023259 (October 29, 2021) -- Expedition 66 astronauts are pictured with the first harvest of chile peppers...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station
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Oct 29, 2021

Expedition 66 astronauts sample chile peppers grown on the International Space Station

iss066e023260 (October 29, 2021) -- Expedition 66 astronauts are pictured with the first harvest of chile peppers...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A Mars 2020 NASA Social is held at Kennedy Space Center’s News Center in Florida on July 29, 2020. Participants from...

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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display at the News Center at the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 2, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch News Conference

Jeremy Parsons, Exploration Ground Systems, deputy program manager, NASA Kennedy Space Center, participates in a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik speaks during a prelaunch media briefing on the agency’s Moon to Mars exploration plans...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Talks with WBTS-TV Boston, AccuWeather June 29, 2023
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Jun 29, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Talks with WBTS-TV Boston, AccuWeather June 29, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Woody Hoburg and Steve Bowen of NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

Ralf Zimmerman, head of Moon programs and Orion European Service Module, Airbus, participates in a prelaunch media...

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NASA image: Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Moon to Mars Briefing

Bhavya Lal, NASA associate administrator for technology, policy and strategy, participates in a prelaunch media...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Spacecraft Stacked

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Backshell-Powered...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

A press conference is held on Aug. 29, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after waving-off of the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 SRB 1 Preparation for Lift and Mate
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May 29, 2020

Mars 2020 SRB 1 Preparation for Lift and Mate

The first solid rocket booster (SRB) for the United Launch Alliance Atlas V 541 rocket for NASA’s Mars 2020 mission...

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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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