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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 Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, Andre Douglas, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, take boats...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1827
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Atlantis' cockpit, STS-115 Mission Specialists Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper and...

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NASA image: ED09-0118-01
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May 14, 2009

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The U.S. Air Force's F-16D Automatic Collision Avoidance Technology (ACAT) aircraft takes off from Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L
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Dec 15, 2014

Morpheus Frame Grabs from KSC TV of Campaign 5, Free Flight 15 L

NASA’s Project Morpheus prototype lander is enveloped in a cloud of dust as it takes off on free flight test No. 15...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5470
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Sep 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour, mounted atop NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft or SCA, takes off from...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Visible)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Visible)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Raw Visible Downlink)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (Raw Visible Downlink)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO Downlink)
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - WB-57 (SEO Downlink)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Pad Camera Site 2

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Pad Camera Site 1

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Launch

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - UAS / Drone
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - UAS / Drone

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - C7 Exit Walkout
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - C7 Exit Walkout

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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NASA image: Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Banana Creek Reaction Shots
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Banana Creek Reaction Shots

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - OE1 (CH1) OE2 (CH2)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Jetty Park (CH1) Banana Creek (CH2)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Program (CH1) LOS (CH2)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage -

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Tech Feed (CH1) OE1 & 212 Mix (CH2)

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Azimuth 1

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - Azimuth 2

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II Live Launch Coverage - NASA Causeway

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft carrying Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot...

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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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