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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: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown
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Sep 4, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown

The helicopter with NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren "Woody" Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown
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Sep 4, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Splashdown

The helicopter that will carry NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren "Woody" Hoburg, UAE (United Arab Emirates)...

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NASA image: TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Pacific Ocean Conditions are Split: Cold in East, Hot in West, July 27, 1999
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Aug 23, 1999

TOPEX/El Niño Watch - Pacific Ocean Conditions are Split: Cold in East, Hot in West, July 27, 1999

The North Pacific Ocean continues to run hot and cold, with abnormally low sea levels and cool waters in the...

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NASA image: Loading SWOT Into C-17 Aircraft
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Jun 30, 2021

Loading SWOT Into C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Hurricane Olaf Move into Central Pacific Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Hurricane Olaf Move into Central Pacific Ocean

On Oct. 19 at 19:35 UTC (3:35 p.m. EDT) the MODIS instrument aboard NASA's Terra satellite saw Hurricane Olaf moving...

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NASA image: Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)
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May 15, 2024

Why Does NASA Want to Explore Jupiter’s Ocean Moon? (Europa Clipper Science Overview)

Everywhere there’s water on Earth, there’s life. Does that hold true elsewhere in our solar system? NASA’s Europa...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere
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Aug 6, 2024

An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere

iss071e439624 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- An orbital sunrise colorfully illuminates the Earth's atmosphere and highlights the...

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NASA image: Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station
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Jul 16, 2025

Clouds streak across the Indian Ocean beneath the International Space Station

iss073e0379986 (July 16, 2025) --- In this long duration photograph taken from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

Mike Thompson, an Orion suit technician, left, and Nicholas Houghton, an Orion Crew Survival System engineer at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot shakes hands with Scott Tingle, Chief of the Astronaut Office as he...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot shakes hands with Scott Tingle, Chief of the Astronaut Office as he...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, left, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Victor Glover, Artemis II pilot, left, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

The crew of USS John P. Murtha takes a group picture with Lakiesha Hawkins, acting deputy associate administrator...

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NASA image: Icy Moons in Our Solar System That May Have Oceans Now
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Oct 11, 2024

Icy Moons in Our Solar System That May Have Oceans Now

Scientists think six icy moons in our solar system may currently host oceans of liquid water beneath their outer...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35638 (17 April 1970) --- A perilous space mission comes to a smooth ending with the safe splashdown of the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities
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Mar 12, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8): Day 1 Activities

Jeremy Parr participates in the training of new Landing and Recovery team members during Underway Recovery Test-8....

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NASA image: Suomi NPP Satellite Views of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen in the Northern Indian Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Suomi NPP Satellite Views of Tropical Cyclone Mahasen in the Northern Indian Ocean

The first tropical cyclone in the Northern Indian Ocean this season has been getting better organized as seen in...

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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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