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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: Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B

Three helicopters are seen flying past NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop...

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NASA image: jsc2017e118980
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Sep 21, 2017

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jsc2017e118980 (September 21, 2017) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Kayla Barron (left) and Zena Cardman (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4721
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Dec 5, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This helicopter view of the NASA Causeway connecting NASA's Kennedy Space Center with Cape...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0403-1
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May 9, 1979

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UH-IH (USA 69-15231 NASA-733) V/STOLAND helicopter parked in front of the NASA Hangar. Note: Used in publication in...

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NASA image: jsc2017e118961
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Sep 21, 2017

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jsc2017e118961 (September 21, 2017) --- (From left) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Zena Cardman, Kayla Barron, and...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Launch Complex 39B

A helicopter is seen flying past NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop a...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visits KSC
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Jan 13, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Visits KSC

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman prepares to board a NASA Airbus H135 (T3) helicopter for an aerial tour of the...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Right After a Spin
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Apr 17, 2021

Ingenuity Right After a Spin

This image from NASA's Perseverance rover shows the agency's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter right after it successfully...

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NASA image: Perseverance's Navcam View of Ingenuity's First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Perseverance's Navcam View of Ingenuity's First Flight

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter achieves powered, controlled flight for the first time on another planet, hovering...

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NASA image: jsc2017e118963
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Sep 21, 2017

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jsc2017e118963 (September 21, 2017) --- 2017 Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons is all...

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NASA image: ARC-1984-AC82-0198-26
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Mar 12, 1984

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Sikorsky RSRA - Rotor Systems Research Aircraft (72-002 NASA 741) in helicopter configuration flight. Note: Used in...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

A NASA helicopter escorting the STS-124 crew in their Astronvan to launch pad 39A flies in front of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1040-172
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Nov 14, 1978

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Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) A/C & BELL COBRA HELICOPTER FLIGHT & GROUND TESTS AT EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4519
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Dec 20, 2013

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An Erickson Sky Crane helicopter returns the SpaceX Dragon test article to Morro Bay, Cailf., following a test to...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

Helicopters and Navy divers surround NASA’s Orion spacecraft after it splashed down at 12:40 p.m. EST Dec. 11, 2022...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0010-17
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Jan 11, 1993

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Sikorsky UH-60 (USA 82-23748 NASA-748) Airloads research aircraft - Blackhawk helicopter with MUX-Bucket in flight...

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NASA image: Perseverance Checks Out Ingenuity
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Aug 7, 2023

Perseverance Checks Out Ingenuity

This view of NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter was generated using data collected by the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard...

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NASA image: NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course

These photos and videos show how NASA certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters in the...

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NASA image: NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course

These photos and videos show how NASA certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters in the...

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NASA image: NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course
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Sep 12, 2025

NASA Uses Colorado Mountains for Simulated Artemis Moon Landing Course

These photos and videos show how NASA certified a new lander flight training course using helicopters in 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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