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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: Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over France
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May 23, 2013

Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over France

Artist concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over France.

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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: The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean
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Jan 6, 2019

The SpaceX Dragon and Station above the Indian Ocean

iss058e002241 (Jan. 7, 2019) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured attached to the International Space...

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NASA image: Taste of the Ocean on Europa Surface Artist Concept
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Mar 5, 2013

Taste of the Ocean on Europa Surface Artist Concept

Based on new evidence from Jupiter moon Europa, astronomers hypothesize that chloride salts bubble up from its...

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NASA image: Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean
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Feb 15, 2017

Water in Helheim Glacier Makes Its Way to the Ocean

New NASA research found that large crevasses provide aquifer water upstream of Greenland's Helheim Glacier with a...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is helped aboard a helicopter on the SpaceX recovery ship Megan to fly to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is helped aboard a helicopter on the SpaceX recovery ship Megan to fly to...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA Test Director Daniel Florez is seen as he and other members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team recover the...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Robert Hines is seen inside an elevator on the SpaceX recovery ship Megan that will take him up to a...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown

SpaceX fast boat teams are seen in the Atlantic Ocean as NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and SpaceX teams prepare...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is seen inside an elevator on the SpaceX recovery ship...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is seen inside an elevator on the SpaceX recovery ship Megan that will take him up to...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Splashdown

NASA astronaut Robert Hines is helped aboard a helicopter on the SpaceX recovery ship Megan to fly to Jacksonville,...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown

The SpaceX recovery ship Megan is seen in the Atlantic Ocean as NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and SpaceX teams...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman monitors operations as teams prepare to recover NASA’s Orion spacecraft into the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander is assisted off the flight deck after arriving aboard USS John P....

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1632
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Jul 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The calm blue ocean near the launch pads at KSC beckons. The sand dunes facing the...

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NASA image: Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 22, 1968

Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-16-2588 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- Both sides of the Atlantic Ocean are visible in this view from Apollo 8...

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NASA image: NASA OMG Mission Maps Sea Floor Depth off Greenland Coast
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Mar 8, 2016

NASA OMG Mission Maps Sea Floor Depth off Greenland Coast

This image shows a region of the sea floor off the coast of northwest Greenland mapped as part of NASA Oceans...

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NASA image: Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

Brazil, Atlantic Ocean, Africa & Antarctica seen from Apollo 4

AS04-01-580 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Earth as viewed from 10,000 miles. In 1969, the Apollo 4 (Spacecraft 017/Saturn 501)...

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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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