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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: Artemis I  Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

The Moon rises as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile...

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May 6, 2013

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, backup Expedition 36/37 crewmember Rick Mastracchio...

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB

The massive 212-foot long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage is shown being offloaded from the Pegasus Barge on...

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NASA image: JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026

JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026

An unpiloted JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft was released from the nadir port of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2317
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle Atlantis’ payload bay...

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NASA image: jsc2017e135200 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA flashes a thumbs up as he boards a Soyuz spacecraft simulator Nov. 29 as part of the crew’s final qualification exam a
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Nov 29, 2017

jsc2017e135200 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Scott Tingle of NASA flashes a thumbs up as he boards a Soyuz spacecraft simulator Nov. 29 as part of the crew’s final qualification exam a

jsc2017e135209 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: jsc2013e048416
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May 24, 2013

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Expedition 36/37 backup Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan...

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NASA image:  SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-135 astronaut Sandra Magnus.
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Mar 4, 2011

SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-135 astronaut Sandra Magnus.

JSC2011-E-024075 (4 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-135 astronaut Sandra Magnus.
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Mar 4, 2011

SSATA Crew Training and EMU Verification for STS-135 astronaut Sandra Magnus.

JSC2011-E-024064 (4 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, prepares for an...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rollout
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Aug 16, 2022

Artemis I Rollout

NASA astronauts Stan Love, left, and Don Pettit, right pose for a picture as NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB: Helicopter Views
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB: Helicopter Views

After completing its journey from NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi aboard the Pegasus barge, teams with...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

Lightning is seen near Launch Pad 39B as weather moves through the area as preparations for launch of NASA’s Space...

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NASA image: jsc2013e033641
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May 19, 2013

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Expedition 36/37 backup crewmembers Rick Mastracchio of NASA (left), Mikhail Tyurin (center) and Koichi Wakata of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher at Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2322
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May 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, a close-up view shows space shuttle...

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB

After completing its journey from NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi aboard the Pegasus barge, teams with...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

Cameras belonging to members of the media are seen setup to photograph the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2878
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Jun 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, construction crews are completing...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

NASA Press Secretary Jackie McGuiness moderates a press conference on Aug. 29, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 member pose in their Dragon pressure suits
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Jul 29, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 member pose in their Dragon pressure suits

iss073e0414510 (July 29, 2025) --- The four members of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission pose for a portrait in their...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participates in a press conference on Aug. 29, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 28, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

A dragonfly is seen in front of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a...

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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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