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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 2023: Nothing is Beyond Our Reach
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Dec 20, 2023

NASA 2023: Nothing is Beyond Our Reach

NASA’s mission is to explore the unknown in air and space, innovate for the benefit of humanity, and inspire the...

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NASA image: Rick Mastracchio with LSU Rover Challenge Team
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May 14, 2015

Rick Mastracchio with LSU Rover Challenge Team

ASTRONAUT RICK MASTRACCHIO WITH LSU HUMAN EXPLORATION ROVER CHALLENGE TEAM (WINNER ROOKIE AWARD) IN ROTUNDA OF...

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NASA image: Artemis I NASA’s Plans to Travel Beyond the Moon
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Apr 7, 2021

Artemis I NASA’s Plans to Travel Beyond the Moon

Artemis 1 will be the first integrated test of NASA’s deep space exploration systems: the Orion spacecraft, Space...

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NASA image: House Subcommittee on Space Hearing
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Sep 26, 2018

House Subcommittee on Space Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier, is...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Kathleen Boggs, Systems and Technology Demonstration Manager in the International Space Station Division of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Go Forward to the Moon
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Mar 11, 2019

Go Forward to the Moon

NASA is going to the Moon and on to Mars, in a measured, sustainable way. Working with U.S. companies and...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Kathleen Boggs, Systems and Technology Demonstration Manager in the International Space Station Division of NASA’s...

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NASA image: House Subcommittee on Space Hearing
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Sep 26, 2018

House Subcommittee on Space Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: House Subcommittee on Space Hearing
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Sep 26, 2018

House Subcommittee on Space Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: Humans to Mars Summit 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

Humans to Mars Summit 2014

Miles O'Brien, science correspondant for PBS NewsHour, left, leads a panel discussion on Mars exploration with...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Kathleen Boggs, Systems and Technology Demonstration Manager in the International Space Station Division of NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10: Exploring Science
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Aug 5, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10: Exploring Science

During their mission on the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night Launch

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant night launch. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Night Scene

Illustration of nighttime scene of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant on Pad 39B.. This configuration of the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket In Flight

Illustration of evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant in flight. This configuration of the rocket, with the Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Illustration - Outer Mold Line

Illustration of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant outer mold line. This configuration of the rocket, with the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket - Night

Seen here, is a nighttime rendering of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant positioned on the mobile launcher. This...

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NASA image: NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View
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Mar 5, 2021

NASA’s Evolved SLS Block 1B Crew Rocket Expanded View

Expanded view illustration of elements of the evolved SLS Block 1B Crew variant. This configuration of the rocket,...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program Lara Kearney discusses the historic agreement signed...

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NASA image: Exp 50 crew patchFinal_PMS_Thread_NoFonts
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Aug 7, 2015

Exp 50 crew patchFinal_PMS_Thread_NoFonts

ISS050-S-001 (01/27/2016) --- The Expedition 50 patch encompasses the spirit of human exploration from previous...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Pressurized Rover Project Manager Danny Newswander, left, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and NASA...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Pressurized Rover Project Manager Danny Newswander, left, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and NASA...

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NASA image: NASA and Japan Briefing
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Apr 10, 2024

NASA and Japan Briefing

NASA Pressurized Rover Project Manager Danny Newswander, left, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, and NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Human Landing System Program Manager Lisa Watson-Morgan gives remarks during an event announcing Blue Origin as 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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