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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: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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May 18, 2011

NASA Social

Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, speaks during a NASA Social, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)
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Dec 31, 2018

Explore NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (2018 Highlights)

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards Air Force Base in California supported the agency in 2018 by...

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NASA image: Expedition 52 Press Conference
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Jul 10, 2017

Expedition 52 Press Conference

Expedition 52 backup crew member Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is seen during a...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, is flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

An Artemis launch team member participates in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

An Artemis launch team member participates in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Launch Simulation

The Artemis launch team participates in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 and 2 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

An Artemis launch team member participates in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

Artemis launch team members participate in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, assistant launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Jeff Spaulding, senior NASA test director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Artemis III Launch Simulation
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May 7, 2026

Artemis III Launch Simulation

Vanessa Stroh, project engineer, Exploration Ground Systems Program, participates in the Artemis III terminal...

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NASA image: Artemis II crew with EGS
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May 6, 2025

Artemis II crew with EGS

Crew members and backup members for NASA’s Artemis II mission and teams from the agency’s Exploration Ground Systems...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

During a "Powering Exploration Mission-1" ceremony in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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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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