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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: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock lays a wreath at the memorial for the Space Shuttle Challenger crew during National...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock lays a wreath at the grave marker of Roger Chaffee from Apollo 1 as part of National...

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NASA image: JEM SSOD
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Oct 3, 2018

JEM SSOD

iss056e200730 (10/3/2018) --- Photo documentation of the JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD) on the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Mar 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

S-IB-1, the first flight version of the Saturn IB launch vehicle's first stage (S-IB stage), sat in the Marshall...

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Jul 8, 2011

Magnus and Hurley on Flight Deck

S135-E-006208 (8 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Sandy Magnus, mission specialist, and Doug Hurley, pilot, are...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2604
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Public...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock leaves his STS-120 mission patch at the memorial for the Space Shuttle Challenger crew...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025,...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025,...

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NASA image: Artemis_II_Payload_Integration
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Aug 26, 2025

Artemis_II_Payload_Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, a...

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NASA image: Artemis II Payload Integration
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Aug 27, 2025

Artemis II Payload Integration

Inside the Multi-Payload Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025,...

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NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1 spacecraft (background) has been removed from the shipping container mounting base (lower left) and placed on the handling fixture. Sci-Sat, which will undergo instrument checkout and spacecraft functional testing, weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 26, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1 spacecraft (background) has been removed from the shipping container mounting base (lower left) and placed on the handling fixture. Sci-Sat, which will undergo instrument checkout and spacecraft functional testing, weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, is seen as it rolls...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, is seen as it rolls...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

Joey Hudy, Anthem, AZ, 16-year-old self-described “Maker” answers a question from the audience at the annual White...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

On National Wreaths Across America Day, items are seen on top of the headstone of the Extortion 17, service members...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

The grave markers of Virgil "Gus" Grissom and Roger Chaffee, from Apollo 1, are seen after NASA astronaut Doug...

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NASA image: PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Mar 22, 1982

PREFLIGHT (DEPARTURE) - STS-2 - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S82-28704 (20 March 1982) --- Astronaut Jack R. Lousma, STS-3 commander, seems to be saying, "?see you guys down...

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NASA image: ATV during Demonstration Day 1 Rendezvous Test
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Mar 29, 2008

ATV during Demonstration Day 1 Rendezvous Test

ISS016-E-033720 (29 March 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer, aboard the...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock takes a moment after leaving his STS-120 mission patch at the memorial for the Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Rollout
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Jan 17, 2026

Artemis II Rollout

NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft, secured to the mobile launcher, is seen as it rolls...

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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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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Outside the clean room at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the SciSat-1...

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