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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 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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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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NASA image: Envisioning the Next Generation of Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit
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Aug 26, 2024

Envisioning the Next Generation of Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit

NASA’s human spaceflight missions have steadily built on each other, leading us to a continuous human presence in...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

A view of the human landing system is seen on the monitor during an event announcing Blue Origin as the company...

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

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, gives remarks during an event announcing Blue...

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Dec 18, 2020

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ISS 20th Anniversary Panel: Trailblazing International Partnerships The International Space Station is one of the...

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NASA image: 0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021
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Feb 10, 2021

0091 NEA Scout Music Rev29 02102021

The Near-Earth Asteroid Scout, or NEA Scout, is a robotic reconnaissance mission that will deploy a 6U CubeSat to...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations, participates in a panel...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA Town Hall on Human Spaceflight
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Sep 21, 2021

NASA Town Hall on Human Spaceflight

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson announced NASA is creating two new mission directorates that will best position the...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Ken Bowersox, acting Associate Administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, speaks...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

Scott J. Horowitz, NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, announces to NASA employees and members of...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations, participates in a panel...

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NASA image: Space Is Hard
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Oct 15, 2019

Space Is Hard

Space travel is hard and unforgiving, but we have never been more ready to meet the unknown. Team members from...

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NASA image: Launch Software Team in LCC
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Sep 29, 2020

Launch Software Team in LCC

Inside the Launch Control Center at Kennedy Space Center on Sept. 29, 2020, engineer Danny Zaatari, with Exploration...

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May 25, 2021

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iss065e069159 (May 25, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

Scott J. Horowitz, NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, announces to NASA employees and members of...

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Mar 16, 2005

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Space exploration is a bold endeavor that inspires the human spirit_ Space exploration takes our knowledge to new...

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NASA image: SLS-4091 August 2022 SLS Animation Resource Reel Short Form_1
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Aug 19, 2022

SLS-4091 August 2022 SLS Animation Resource Reel Short Form_1

animation scenes depict NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS), the world’s most powerful rocket for a new era of human...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

Douglas Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and...

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NASA image: ISS NASA Social
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Feb 20, 2013

ISS NASA Social

William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator Human Exploration and Operations, speaks at a NASA Social on Science...

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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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