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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: KSC-03pd0872
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Foreign object debris shields are installed and a borescope inspection is conducted on...

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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-024083 (4 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Sandy Magnus, STS-135 mission specialist, participates in an...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

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

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NASA image: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks with Dave Lavery, Program Executive for Solar System Exploration, and...

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NASA image: New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 1 - October 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025

New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 1 - October 29, 2025

The new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) HTV-X1 cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station...

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

Artemis I Core Stage Offload to VAB - DRONE

The massive 212-foot long Space Launch System (SLS) core stage was offloaded from the Pegasus Barge on April 29,...

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NASA image: Hole Lotta Grindin Going On
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Mar 6, 2004

Hole Lotta Grindin Going On

The red marks in this image, taken by the Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity's panoramic camera, indicate holes made...

NASA image: Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms
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Oct 29, 2025

Artemis II: Contingency Access Platforms

Crews test temporary contingency access platforms on the mobile launcher simulator tower on Wednesday, Oct. 29,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Prelaunch
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

Lightning strikes the Launch Pad 39B protection system as preparations for launch of NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview – Thursday, July 10, 2025
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Jul 10, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview – Thursday, July 10, 2025

Leaders from NASA, SpaceX, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) and Roscosmos presented an overview of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis I NASA Social Panel Discussion
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I NASA Social Panel Discussion

Orion Spacecraft Assembly Operation Lead Marie Reed delivers remarks during a panel discussion with NASA Social...

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NASA image: New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 2 - October 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025

New Japanese Cargo Ship Arrives At The International Space Part 2 - October 29, 2025

The new Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) HTV-X1 cargo ship arrived at the International Space Station...

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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: KSC-2013-2325
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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 Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

A NASA helicopter flies past the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the...

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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 29, 2022

Artemis I Prelaunch

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2590
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Jun 7, 2013

KSC-2013-2590

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A view from inside the new “Space Shuttle Atlantis” exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center...

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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

Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters, participates in a press conference on Aug. 29, 2022, at...

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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 NASA Social Panel Discussion
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I NASA Social Panel Discussion

Orion Program Manager at Aerojet Don Mahr delivers remarks during a panel discussion with NASA Social attendees,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2587
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Jun 7, 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: jsc2013e033642
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May 19, 2013

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Expedition 36/37 backup crewmembers Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (left and Rick...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

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

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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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