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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: 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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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch News Conference

Members of the media attend a postlaunch news conference on Nov. 16, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch News Conference

A postlaunch news conference is held on Nov. 16, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after launch of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing is held following completion of NASA’s Flight Readiness Review for Artemis I on Aug. 22,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Post Launch News Conference

A postlaunch news conference is held on Nov. 16, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, after launch of...

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NASA image: Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference
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Aug 22, 2022

Artemis I Post-Flight Readiness Review News Conference

A prelaunch media briefing is held following completion of NASA’s Flight Readiness Review for Artemis I on Aug. 22,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation (ISVV-3)
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Dec 6, 2024

Artemis II Terminal Count Simulation (ISVV-3)

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis launch director, Exploration Ground Systems, participates an Artemis II Terminal...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II astronauts pose for a photograph with members of the Artemis launch team inside Firing Room 1 in the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew with EGS
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Aug 7, 2023

Artemis II Crew with EGS

Artemis II astronauts visit the Artemis launch team inside Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Mike Bolger, manager, Exploration Ground Systems, participates in the 11th terminal countdown simulation for the...

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NASA image: Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation
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Dec 13, 2021

Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation

NASA Test Directors Daniel Florez, right, and Carlos Monje, left, with Exploration Ground Systems, are seated at...

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NASA image: Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation
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Dec 13, 2021

Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation

NASA Test Directors Daniel Florez, left, and Carlos Monje, right, with Exploration Ground Systems, are seated at...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Melissa Jones, Landing and Recovery director, NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems, participates in the 11th terminal...

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NASA image: Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation
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Dec 13, 2021

Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation

Wes Mosedale, Technical Assistant to the Launch Director, with Exploration Ground Systems, is seated at console...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems, participates in the 11th terminal countdown...

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NASA image: Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation
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Dec 13, 2021

Artemis I - EGS Launch Team Simulation

Wes Mosedale, Technical Assistant to the Launch Director, with Exploration Ground Systems, is seated at console...

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NASA image: Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation
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Oct 14, 2021

Artemis I 11th Terminal Count Simulation

From left, John Kracsun and Keith Lawton, test conductors for contractor Jacobs, and Melissa Jones, Landing and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

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

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

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

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, center, stands next to her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman answers a question during a Mars 2020 NASA Social at Kennedy Space Center’s News Center...

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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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