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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: Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck
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Mar 30, 1982

Pilot Fullerton sleeps on aft flight deck

STS003-22-113 (24 March 1982) --- Astronaut Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, wearing communication kit assembly...

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NASA image: Expedition 34 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 21, 2012

Expedition 34 Soyuz Docking

Newly arrived Expedition 34/35 crew members, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, front left, Russian...

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NASA image: KSC01padig034
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Feb 2, 2001

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In the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building, the orbiter Discovery (seen from the back) is lifted to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

On July 21, 1969, only days after walking on the Moon's surface, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin leave lunar orbit...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits KSC
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Jan 16, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visits KSC

NASA Artemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen, mission specialist, checks out the Orion Environmental Test Article...

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NASA image: iss067e034663
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May 5, 2022

iss067e034663

iss067e034663 (May 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, carrying four Crew-3 astronauts back to...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc273
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Feb 11, 1997

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STS-82 Mission Specialist Gregory J. Harbaugh dons his launch and entry suit in the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: iss045e108823
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Nov 14, 2015

iss045e108823

ISS045E108823 (11/17/2015) --- Sunrise as viewed from the International Space Station Nov. 17, 2015. Framing the...

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NASA image: KSC-PL62-76872
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Feb 23, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy honors John H. Glenn Jr. during welcome back ceremonies at Patrick...

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NASA image: Artemis II Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, and Dr. Marc Serres, chief executive officer, Luxembourg Space Agency...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Press Conference
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 Press Conference

Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 Flight Engineer, left, answers a question as Michael Fossum,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft roll back to the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Preflight
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Feb 25, 2026

Artemis II Preflight

NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft roll back to the Vehicle Assembly Building,...

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NASA image: Test complex expansion under way at Stennis
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Oct 20, 2009

Test complex expansion under way at Stennis

In addition to the historic A-2 Test Stand (foreground) and A-1 Test Stand (back right), construction of a new A-3...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Visits KSC
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Jan 16, 2025

Artemis II Crew Visits KSC

Crew members and backup crew members of the Artemis II team pose for a photo with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Soyuz Blessing
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Sep 10, 2024

Expedition 72 Soyuz Blessing

Bishop Ignatii of Kyzylorda and Aktobe, front center, blesses the Soyuz rocket as Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg...

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NASA image: KSC-PL62-76874
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Feb 23, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy honors John H. Glenn Jr. during welcome-back ceremonies at Patrick...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 27 FE Coleman posing for a photo
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May 21, 2011

View of Expedition 27 FE Coleman posing for a photo

S134-E-008390 (21 May 2011)--- After more than five months of serving as a flight engineer on back-to-back...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson
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Jan 23, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Moon Rock Processors @ NASA Johnson

Want to meet a “rock” star? How about two? Andrea Mosie and Juliane Gross work in the Astromaterials lab at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Breadboard Engine
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Sep 14, 2015

Breadboard Engine

ASSEMBLING AND TESTING A BREADBOARD ENGINE MADE UP OF 3-D ENGINE COMPONENTS, PROPULSION ENGINEER NICK CASE (LEFT...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1148
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Sep 24, 1998

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Space Shuttle Discovery sits atop the Mobile Launch Platform on Launch Pad 39-B, with the Rotating Service Structure...

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NASA image: Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis IV Orion Backshell Panels

Back shell panels are visible on the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis IV mission inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc272
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc272

STS-82 Pilot Scott J. "Doc" Horowitz puts on a glove of his launch and entry suit with assistance from a suit...

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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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