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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 on the launch pad
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I on the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, shown here on March 18, 2022 arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B for wet dress...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1
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Jul 25, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 1

While onboard the USS John P. Murtha, NASA and the Department of Defense practice Artemis II recovery operations...

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Feb 9, 2021

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iss064e030534 (Feb. 9, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 64 Commander Sergey Ryzhikov practices using the...

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NASA image: Artemis Recovery CMTA
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis Recovery CMTA

The Artemis Orion crew module test article (CMTA) is in view in the high bay inside the Launch Equipment Test...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0218-002
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Oct 6, 2009

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NASA Conducts Airborne Science Aboard Zeppelin Airship: equipped with two imaging instruments enabling remote...

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Feb 17, 2021

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iss064e033968 (Feb. 17, 2021) --- Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Michael Hopkins of NASA (foreground) and Soichi...

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Jun 20, 2018

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iss056e025298 (June 20, 2018) --- Expedition 55-56 crewmates (from left) Ricky Arnold (NASA), Oleg Artemyev...

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Apr 16, 2019

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iss059e021373 (Aprill 16, 2019) --- Expedition 59 Flight Engineers Anne McClain and David Saint-Jacques use the...

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NASA image: Artemis I on the launch pad
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis I on the launch pad

The Artemis I vehicle, shown here on March 18, 2022 arrived at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B for wet dress...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) is in view at the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: CCP Astronauts - Camera Proficiency Training
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Aug 20, 2018

CCP Astronauts - Camera Proficiency Training

NASA Commercial Crew Program Astronauts Mike Hopkins and Kjell Lindgren practice operating the cameras they would...

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NASA image: Frogmen on Apollo command module boilerplate flotation collar during recovery
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Feb 22, 1966

Frogmen on Apollo command module boilerplate flotation collar during recovery

Apollo command module boilerplate floats in the Atlantic Ocean during a practice recovery exercise. Frogmen in a...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts
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Mar 15, 2020

Underway Recovery Test 8 (URT-8) - Astronauts

Astronaut Michael Barratt observes Underway Recovery Test-8 aboard the USS John P. Murtha. During the test, NASA’s...

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Mar 2, 2022

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iss066e156067 (March 2, 2022) --- NASA astronaut and Expediiton 66 Flight Engineer Raja Chari wears virtual reality...

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NASA image: Young Lava Flows
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Apr 16, 2018

Young Lava Flows

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows remarkably young lava flows in Elysium Planitia....

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00103
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May 9, 2005

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The crew of STS-114, NASA's Return to Flight mission, recently strapped into Space Shuttle Discovery and prepared...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00102
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May 9, 2005

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The seven astronauts who will fly on NASA's Return to Flight mission recently completed three days of prelaunch...

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Nov 13, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Shuttle Landing Facility, STS-116 Pilot William Oelefein steps on the stairs to...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1749
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Aug 8, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The STS-115 crew members talk about their upcoming driving practice on the M-113...

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Sep 22, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 Commander Scott Altman walks toward the shuttle training aircraft on the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4483
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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Pilot Kevin...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4476
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Aug 5, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-128 Commander...

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Jul 17, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-118 Commander Scott Kelly settles in his cockpit seat aboard the shuttle training...

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NASA image: Winch Training For URT-7
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Sep 5, 2018

Winch Training For URT-7

Orion Landing and Recovery team member John Stirling, with Jacobs, practices using a winch to prepare for Underway...

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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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