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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: Flight Day 14: Orion and Our Home
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Nov 29, 2022

Flight Day 14: Orion and Our Home

art001e001717 (Nov. 29, 2022) A camera on the tip of one of the Orion’s four solar arrays captured Earth when the...

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NASA image: PPE-012-007
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-012-007

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: PPE-031-009
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Mar 31, 2022

PPE-031-009

Maxar Technologies completes early fabrication work on the central cylinder structure of the Gateway space station's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Flight Day 5: Orion and Earth
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Nov 20, 2022

Artemis I Flight Day 5: Orion and Earth

On the fifth day of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission, a camera mounted on the tip of one of Orion’s solar array wings...

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NASA image: Flight Day 8: Orion and Crescent Moon
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Nov 23, 2022

Flight Day 8: Orion and Crescent Moon

art001m1203270328 (Nov. 23, 2022) – On the eighth day of the Artemis I mission, a camera mounted on one of Orion’s...

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Nov 14, 2017

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iss053e176254 (Nov. 14, 2017) --- The Orbital ATK Cygnus resupply ship with its cymbal-like UltraFlex solar arrays...

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NASA image: The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)
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Oct 2, 2020

The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Satellite Orbits Earth (Illustration)

This illustration shows the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich spacecraft in orbit above Earth with its deployable solar...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1567
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Jul 27, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On Launch Pad 17-B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the MESSENGER (Mercury Surface,...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0596
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Apr 29, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility 2 (SAEF-2), the Comet Nucleus...

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NASA image: Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete
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Sep 20, 2021

Psyche Thrusters: Integration Complete

NASA's Psyche spacecraft is photographed in July 2021 during the mission's assembly, test, and launch operations...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 7, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 1, 1983

Around Marshall

In February 1980, a satellite called Solar Maximum Mission Spacecraft, or Solar Max, was launched into Earth's...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing

Karen Fox, far left, with Goddard Space Flight Center, moderates a Solar Orbiter science press conference at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing
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Feb 7, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing

Karen Fox, far left, with Goddard Space Flight Center, moderates a Solar Orbiter science press conference at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing (in Spanish) - Facebook Live Event
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Jan 29, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing (in Spanish) - Facebook Live Event

At left, Albert Sierra, Launch Services Program, moderates a Spanish Facebook Live event for the Solar Orbiter...

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Jul 30, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians check the base of NASA's...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Science Briefing (in Spanish) - Facebook Live Event
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Jan 29, 2020

Solar Orbiter Science Briefing (in Spanish) - Facebook Live Event

At left, Albert Sierra, Launch Services Program, moderates a Spanish Facebook Live event for the Solar Orbiter...

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NASA image: Comet NEOWISE Over Washington
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Jul 12, 2020

Comet NEOWISE Over Washington

Comet NEOWISE is seen before sunrise over Washington, Sunday, July 12, 2020. The comet was discovered by NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1128
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Jul 24, 1997

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An Applied Physics Laboratory engineer from Johns Hopkins University tests for true perpendicular solar array...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4039
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Jul 13, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., technicians remove the protective cover...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1072
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Jun 2, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, both solar arrays on the Genesis...

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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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