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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: SWOT Teamwork
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Jun 30, 2021

SWOT Teamwork

Some of the people who helped to load the hardware for the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite's...

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NASA image: Glacier Undercutting in Action
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Jan 25, 2021

Glacier Undercutting in Action

In this aerial view, a glacier along Greenland's craggy coastline is actively undergoing undercutting, a process in...

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NASA image: SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France
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May 11, 2022

SWOT Solar Panels Deploy at Thales Alenia Space Facility in France

The solar panels on the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite unfold as part of a test in January 2022...

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NASA image: A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia
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Mar 10, 2025

A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia

iss072e769023 (March 10, 2025) --- A cloudy Indian Ocean southwest of Perth, Australia, is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean
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Aug 10, 2024

Green aurora dance above the Indian Ocean

iss071e570863 (Aug. 10, 2024) -- Green aurora burst throughout Earth's nighttime atmosphere as the International...

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NASA image: A Waxing Gibbous Moon Rises Over the Indian Ocean
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Jun 20, 2024

A Waxing Gibbous Moon Rises Over the Indian Ocean

iss071e206291 (June 20, 2024) -- A waxing gibbous moon rises over the Indian Ocean as the International Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy CMV-22 Osprey is seen as it approaches the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha with NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies overhead as small boats approach...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Two U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies overhead as small boats approach...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Cody Kelly, deputy for national affairs in the Search and Rescue Office at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha as NASA teams begin to work on post-flight...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

The inflatable front porch with Artemis II crewmembers NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Three U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies overhead as small boats approach...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is seen in the well deck of USS John P. Murtha as NASA teams begin to work on post-flight...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy CMV-22 Osprey is seen as it approaches the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha with NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 flies overhead as small boats approach...

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NASA image: Sea ice swirls in the North Atlantic Ocean
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Apr 27, 2024

Sea ice swirls in the North Atlantic Ocean

iss071e046021 (April 27, 2024) -- Off the coast of Newfoundland, NASA astronaut Mike Barratt captured this image of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts NASA astronaut Victor Glover,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Nicholas Houghton, an Orion Crew Survival System engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wearing an Orion Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 8, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Cody Kelly, deputy for national affairs in the Search and Rescue Office at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, left,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Nicholas Houghton, an Orion Crew Survival System engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, wearing an Orion Crew...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 is seen as it lifts NASA astronaut Christina Koch,...

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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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