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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: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training
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Apr 25, 2019

Starliner Astronaut Water Rescue Training

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule to rehearse a search and rescue training...

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NASA image: DM-2 Crew Departs Ellington Field
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May 20, 2020

DM-2 Crew Departs Ellington Field

NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley prepare to depart Ellington Field in Houston on a NASA aircraft,...

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NASA image: New KSC Fire and Emergency vehicles
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Jan 10, 2014

New KSC Fire and Emergency vehicles

New Fire Department's Emergency Response Trucks in front of VAB. (Not on web)

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NASA image: New KSC Fire and Emergency vehicles
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Jan 10, 2014

New KSC Fire and Emergency vehicles

New Fire Department's Emergency Response Trucks in front of VAB. (Not on web)

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NASA image: So Long, Mercury - Until We Meet Again!
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Jul 14, 2009

So Long, Mercury - Until We Meet Again!

These images were taken every five minutes by MESSENGER as the spacecraft departed Mercury after completing its...

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NASA image: A Last Look Back at Vesta
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Sep 5, 2012

A Last Look Back at Vesta

This image is from the last sequence of images NASA Dawn spacecraft obtained of the giant asteroid Vesta, looking...

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NASA image: Small Odyssey Crater on Rim of Huge Endeavour Crater
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Aug 10, 2011

Small Odyssey Crater on Rim of Huge Endeavour Crater

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity arrived at the rim of Endeavour crater on Aug. 9, 2011, after a trek of more...

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NASA image: Opportunity Traverse Through 112 Months
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Jun 7, 2013

Opportunity Traverse Through 112 Months

This map shows the route driven by NASA Opportunity rover from the site of its landing, inside Eagle crater, to its...

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NASA image: A Commercial Cargo Spacecraft Departs the Space Station on This Week @NASA – July 9, 2021
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Jul 9, 2021

A Commercial Cargo Spacecraft Departs the Space Station on This Week @NASA – July 9, 2021

A commercial cargo spacecraft leaves the space station, watching an Atlantic storm from space, and the Artemis I...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelanding
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Prelanding

White Sands Missile Range Fire Department team members listen to a pretending briefing as they, NASA, and Boeing...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise
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Jun 12, 2025

VALENT Exercise

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for an ascent abort scenario off...

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NASA image: VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean
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Jun 11, 2025

VALENT Exercise Atlantic Ocean

Teams with NASA and the Department of Defense (DoD) rehearse recovery procedures for a launch pad abort scenario off...

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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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