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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 II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

Mike Guzman, main propulsion systems engineer participates in an Artemis II launch countdown simulation inside...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

From left, Joe Pavicic, operations project engineer, and Mike Guzman, main propulsion systems engineer participate...

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NASA image: Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation
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Nov 5, 2025

Artemis II Joint Cryogenic and Terminal Count Launch Simulation

John Blevins, SLS (Space Launch System) rocket chief engineer, participates in an Artemis II launch countdown...

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NASA image: Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission
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Feb 26, 2014

Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) Mission

Chief officers from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and NASA met on...

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NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the tiles underneath Atlantis.  From center, left to right (in uniform), are Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson.  Accompanying them at left Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA.  The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.
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Oct 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the tiles underneath Atlantis. From center, left to right (in uniform), are Pilot James Kelly, Mission Specialist Soichi Noguchi, Mission Specialists Wendy Lawrence and Stephen Robinson. Accompanying them at left Glenda Laws, EVA Task Leader, with United Space Alliance at Johnson Space Center. Noguchi is with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, JAXA. The STS-114 crew is at KSC to take part in crew equipment and orbiter familiarization.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the tiles underneath...

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NASA image: jsc2017e135202 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signs in for the start of the crew’s final qualification exam activities N
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Nov 29, 2017

jsc2017e135202 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) signs in for the start of the crew’s final qualification exam activities N

jsc2017e135202 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB - Group Photo
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB - Group Photo

From left, John Ramsey, chief transformation officer for Jacobs; Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB - Group Photo
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Jul 24, 2024

Artemis II Core Stage Offload and Transport to VAB - Group Photo

From left, John Ramsey, chief transformation officer for Jacobs; Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical,...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration
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Dec 14, 2018

Orion EM-1 Terminal Countdown Demonstration

Michael Guzman, an umbilical engineer, monitors his console in Firing Room 1 in the Launch Control Center at NASA’s...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 28 Docking
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Jun 10, 2011

Expedition 28 Docking

Top officials from the Russian Federal Space Agency and NASA hold a Soyuz post-docking press conference at the...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands
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May 28, 2019

NASA Associate Administrator and Deputy Administrator All Hands

Employees listen to remarks from NASA’s Deputy Associate Administrator Melanie Saunders, left, and Associate...

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NASA image: Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter
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Feb 4, 2022

Artemis Logos Installation on Crawler Transporter

Eight new NASA Artemis logos (four large, four small) were installed on Crawler-Transporter 2 at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Prelaunch
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Dec 8, 2021

IXPE Prelaunch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft is seen on the launch...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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NASA image: IXPE Launch
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Dec 9, 2021

IXPE Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches with NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft onboard from...

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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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