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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 Marks RS-25 Testing Milestone for New Space Launch System
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Feb 28, 2019

NASA Marks RS-25 Testing Milestone for New Space Launch System

On Feb. 28, NASA marked yet another milestone in preparations for the first mission of its new Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023

Preparing to journey to a metal world, a milestone for a simulated Mars mission, and celebrating an anniversary for...

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NASA image: Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone
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Jul 8, 2022

Key Lunar Trailblazer Instrument Passes Milestone

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³), seen here, is one of two instruments that will be...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Compilation
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Compilation

This compilation shows the constellation Hercules, as imaged on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet -50

This image was taken May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data gathered...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Near Ultraviolet

This image was taken on May 21 and 22, 2003, by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data...

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NASA image: Dunes and Inverted Crater in Arabia Terra
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Mar 3, 2010

Dunes and Inverted Crater in Arabia Terra

This view of an inverted crater in the Arabia Terra region of Mars is among the images taken by NASA Mars...

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NASA image: Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024

Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024

Advancing Moon mobility for Artemis astronauts, getting ready for the total solar eclipse, and a milestone engine...

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NASA image: Getting Ready to Image Faraway Planets on This Week @NASA – May 24, 2024
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May 24, 2024

Getting Ready to Image Faraway Planets on This Week @NASA – May 24, 2024

Getting ready to image faraway planets, discussing artificial intelligence at NASA, and a milestone for our...

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NASA image: NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series
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Jun 22, 2023

NASA Achieves Milestone with Completion of RS-25 Certification Test Series

NASA achieved a key milestone June 22, completing an initial certification test series designed to pave the way for...

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NASA image: EGS Path to Pad Highlight Video
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Feb 5, 2019

EGS Path to Pad Highlight Video

EGS video highlighting milestones to pad b.

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NASA image: BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone
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Nov 17, 2025

BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone

Jesse Fusco, left, and James Milsk at the BioSentinel command console in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: X-56A Advances Toward Milestones
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Oct 23, 2018

X-56A Advances Toward Milestones

The X-56A flies a mission Oct. 23, 2018.

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NASA image: BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone
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Nov 17, 2025

BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone

Jesse Fusco, left, and James Milsk at the BioSentinel command console in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone
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Nov 17, 2025

BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone

Jesse Fusco, left, and James Milsk at the BioSentinel command console in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone
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Nov 17, 2025

BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone

Jesse Fusco, left, and James Milsk at the BioSentinel command console in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: X-56A Advances Toward Milestones
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Oct 23, 2018

X-56A Advances Toward Milestones

The X-56A flies a mission Oct. 23, 2018.

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NASA image: X-56A Advances Toward Milestones
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Oct 23, 2018

X-56A Advances Toward Milestones

The X-56A flies a mission Oct. 23, 2018.

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NASA image: BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone
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Nov 17, 2025

BioSentinel - 3 Year Mission Milestone

Jesse Fusco, left, and James Milsk at the BioSentinel command console in the Ames Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: X-56A Advances Toward Milestones
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Oct 23, 2018

X-56A Advances Toward Milestones

The X-56A flies a mission Oct. 23, 2018.

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NASA image: MSFC_Townhall_Agency_Leaders_B_roll
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Sep 19, 2023

MSFC_Townhall_Agency_Leaders_B_roll

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, and Deputy...

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NASA image: Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2

The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Hitting the Marks
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Aug 10, 2012

Hitting the Marks

This graphic shows the times at which NASA Curiosity rover hit its milestones during its entry, descent and landing...

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NASA image: GALEX 1st Light Far Ultraviolet
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May 28, 2003

GALEX 1st Light Far Ultraviolet

This image was taken May 21 and 22, 2003 by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer. The image was made from data gathered by...

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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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