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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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Nov 8, 2021

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iss066e068884 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour carrying four commercial crew astronauts departs...

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NASA image: SSC-20210422-s00288
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Apr 22, 2021

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After a series of successful tests conducted the B-2 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, NASA’s Space Launch System...

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NASA image: Orion en route to KSC
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Feb 1, 2016

Orion en route to KSC

NASA's Super Guppy, carrying the Artemis I Orion crew module pressure vessel, departs New Orleans en route to...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0200-092
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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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NASA image: iss067e035525
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May 4, 2022

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iss067e035525 (May 4, 2022) --- Fellow ESA (European Space Agency) astronauts Samantha Cristoforetti and Matthias...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Soyuz 64S Departure
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Oct 17, 2021

Soyuz 64S Departure

iss066e001124 (Oct. 17, 2021) --- The Soyuz MS-18 crew ship, carrying Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy and spaceflight...

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NASA image: STS-44 MS Musgrave looks out OV-104's side hatch viewport on middeck
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Dec 1, 1991

STS-44 MS Musgrave looks out OV-104's side hatch viewport on middeck

STS044-32-003 (24 Nov.-1 Dec. 1991) --- Astronaut F. Story Musgrave, STS-44 mission specialist, makes visual...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy gives a virtual hug as he departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to suit-up with...

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NASA image: The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm
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Mar 12, 2026

The Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft is in the grasp of the Canadarm2 robotic arm

iss074e0378294 (March 12, 2026) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft, with its two prominent...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Roscosmos cosmonauts Oleg Novitskiy, center, and Pyotr Dubrov...

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NASA image: iss060e021464
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Aug 5, 2019

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iss060e021464 (Aug. 05, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Drew Morgan of NASA is pictured in the vestibule...

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NASA image: 1301155
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Oct 29, 2013

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KEN COOPER GIVES AN OVERVIEW OF ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TO STATE SENATOR BILL HOLTZCLAW, REPRESENTATIVE MAC...

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NASA image: Gateway’s HALO Begins Journey from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034734)
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Mar 30, 2025

Gateway’s HALO Begins Journey from Italy to Arizona (jsc2025e034734)

Gateway’s HALO (Habitation and Logistics Outpost) departs Italy en route to Arizona, where it will undergo final...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure
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Apr 9, 2021

Expedition 65 Cosmonaut Hotel Depatrure

Expedition 65 NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei waves as he departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to suit-up with Russian...

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NASA image: Docking Mechanism on the Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Docking Mechanism on the Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238803 (19 April 2012) --- A close-up view of the docking mechanism of the unpiloted ISS Russian Progress...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Fanning the Flames: 05/15/2020
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May 14, 2020

Space to Ground: Fanning the Flames: 05/15/2020

A cargo vehicle departs station and begins its second mission, another cargo vehicle prepares for launch, and we’re...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Family and friends depart the funeral service for former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.),...

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NASA image: iss068e018241
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Oct 23, 2022

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iss068e018241 (Oct. 23, 2022) --- The uncrewed ISS Progress 80 cargo craft is pictured departing the vicinity of the...

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NASA image: Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft
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Apr 19, 2012

Unpiloted Russian Progress Spacecraft

ISS030-E-238835 (19 April 2012) --- The trash-filled ISS Progress 46 spacecraft departs from the International Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Splashdown
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Orion Splashdown

At 12:40 p.m. EST, Dec. 11, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission splashed down in the Pacific...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University
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Mar 31, 2023

Astronaut Jessica Watkins at Howard University

Howard University Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Quinton Williams, introduces...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090743 (Dec. 1, 2022): Public Affairs Officer Shaneequa Vereen speaks on camera in Houston’s Mission Control...

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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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