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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: VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test
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Apr 17, 2025

VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test

Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission systems manager Jay Trimble, right, with...

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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: Portraits of Barbara Brown
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Aug 5, 2022

Portraits of Barbara Brown

Barbara L. Brown, director of Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,
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Apr 13, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, front, talks to the workforce at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,
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Apr 13, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,

Eugene Tu, center director at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley, offers his opening remarks...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference

Kelvin Manning, acting deputy associate administrator for the Explorations Systems Development Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leadership at 2024 Artemis Suppliers Conference

Kelvin Manning, acting deputy associate administrator for the Explorations Systems Development Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: SMA Directors Meeting
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Jul 28, 2016

SMA Directors Meeting

The Safety and Mission Assurance Directors from all NASA centers came together July 26-28, 2016 at Goddard Space...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Andres Martinez, program executive for small spacecraft in NASA’s Exploration Systems Development Mission...

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NASA image: 2019 Black History Month Program
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Feb 28, 2019

2019 Black History Month Program

Wayne State University professor Shanique Brown, far right, takes part in a panel discussion on diversity and...

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NASA image: ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3
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Sep 8, 2018

ML Move Towards Exploration Mission-1 Roll Into VAB HB-3

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 launch director, and Michael Sarafin, EM-1 mission manager, talk...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0220-072
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Oct 8, 2009

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LCROSS Impact Night: Guest Speaker Victoria P. Friedensen, Advanced Capabilities Exploration Systems Mission...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, left, and...

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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, left, and...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, second from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing

From left, Lili Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director in Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA’s...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

Robert Yaskovic, associate manager, Exploration Ground Systems Program; Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning; Robert Yaskovic, associate manager, Exploration...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning; Robert Yaskovic, associate manager, Exploration...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning; Robert Yaskovic, associate manager, Exploration...

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NASA image:  EGS Artemis II Flag Raising
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Mar 27, 2026

EGS Artemis II Flag Raising

From left, NASA Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning; Robert Yaskovic, associate manager, Exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4626
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Dec 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Headquarters in Washington and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders...

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NASA image: Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing
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Dec 2, 2014

Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing

At NASA Headquarters in Washington and the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to members of the new...

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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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