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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: Orion sees the Earth and the Moon
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Nov 28, 2022

Orion sees the Earth and the Moon

art001m1013321410 (Nov. 28): On flight day 13, Orion continues to distance itself from Earth and the Moon, looking...

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NASA image: Wiseman in Russian segment
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Jun 6, 2014

Wiseman in Russian segment

NASA Astronaut Reid Wiseman (back to camera),Expedition 40 flight engineer,is pictured in the Rassvet Mini-Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0106-1
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Jun 12, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0106-1

Acquisition Division (Code-JA) staff : Seated L-R; Julie Donley, Connie Cunningham, Grace Ann Weiler; Standing Back...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1078
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Apr 19, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Mobile Service Tower rolls back to the Delta II carrying the Gravity Probe B...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 State Commission
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 State Commission

Michael Fossum, Expedition 26 back up crew member, is seen at the State Commission meeting held at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: ARC-1952-A-17431
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Aug 5, 1952

ARC-1952-A-17431

Photo by NACA 45 degree Sweptback wing model drop test Close-up of Body as it Leaves the Plane. Investigation of a...

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NASA image: Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support
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May 29, 2019

Calibration Laboratory Provides Key Aircraft Support

James Kelly, who is responsible for pickup and delivery of items to and from NASA Armstrong's Calibration...

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NASA image: Turning in the Testbed
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Jan 13, 2004

Turning in the Testbed

This image, taken in the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory or Testbed, shows the view from the front hazard...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

The back wall of the NASA exhibit is seen during the 70th International Astronautical Congress, Friday, Oct. 25,...

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NASA image: iss067e075881
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May 5, 2022

iss067e075881

iss067e075881 (May 5, 2022) --- Crew-3 Commander Raja Chari of NASA is pictured journeying back to Earth inside the...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: Orion views an eclipse of the Moon and Earth
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Nov 28, 2022

Orion views an eclipse of the Moon and Earth

art001m1023320021 (Nov. 28): On flight day 13, Orion continues to distance itself from Earth and the Moon, looking...

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NASA image: Dryden People
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Oct 28, 2008

Dryden People

In support of NASA's 50th Anniversary, hundreds of NASA government and contractor employees dressed in red, white,...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-AC95-0203-10
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Jul 19, 1995

ARC-1995-AC95-0203-10

New renovated NASA Ames Research Center 12ft Pressure Wind Tunnel view from back of test section with model LB-435,...

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NASA image: Orion in San Diego
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Dec 9, 2014

Orion in San Diego

Orion arrives at Mole Pier at Naval Base San Diego on Dec. 9, 2014, where the team will prepare it for shipment back...

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NASA image: Spaceship Earth
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Apr 2, 2026

Spaceship Earth

art002e008487 (April 4, 2026) - NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch peers out of one of...

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NASA image: Thinking of You, Earth
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Apr 2, 2026

Thinking of You, Earth

art002e008486 (April 4, 2026) - NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion...

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NASA image: Home, Seen from Orion.
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Apr 2, 2026

Home, Seen from Orion.

art002e009007 (April 4, 2026) - NASA astronaut and Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman peers out of one of the Orion...

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NASA image: Reflections of Earth with Victor Glover
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Apr 6, 2026

Reflections of Earth with Victor Glover

art002e009273 (April 6, 2026) - Artemis II pilot and NASA astronaut Victor Glover peers out one of the Orion...

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NASA image: Home, Sweet Home
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Apr 6, 2026

Home, Sweet Home

art002e009274 (April 6, 2026) - Artemis II mission specialist and NASA astronaut Christina Koch looks out one of the...

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NASA image: Internal View of an Drop Test  Aircraft Cabin
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Jun 26, 2025

Internal View of an Drop Test Aircraft Cabin

Inside view from the back of an aircraft cabin. The Lift Plus Cruise #2: eVTOL swing and drop test held at the...

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NASA image: Spacewedge #3 Being Loaded onto Cessna for Drop Test
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Jul 18, 1996

Spacewedge #3 Being Loaded onto Cessna for Drop Test

Crew members load a Spacewedge subscale research model into a Cessna aircraft for flight testing in 1996. The...

AFRC
NASA image: Orion Moves Solar Arrays for Perigee Raise Maneuver
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion Moves Solar Arrays for Perigee Raise Maneuver

On Nov. 16, Orion’s solar arrays are maneuvered in preparation for the perigee raise maneuver to ensure no loads are...

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NASA image: Expedition 26 Press Conference
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Dec 14, 2010

Expedition 26 Press Conference

Anatoly Ivanishin, Expedition 26 back up crew member, speaks at the State Commission press conference held at the...

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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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