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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 II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Navy MH-60 Seahawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 are seen as they arrive at Naval Air Station North...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Artemis II NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander, and Victor Glover, pilot, are seen after being flown from USS...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Artemis II NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander, greets NASA team members after being flown from USS John P....

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman disembarks a Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 after...

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NASA image: Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean
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Jun 2, 2001

Ignition of the Pegasus rocket moments after release from the B-52 signaled acceleration of the X-43A/Pegasus combination over the Pacific Ocean

The first X-43A hypersonic research aircraft and its modified Pegasus booster rocket were carried aloft by NASA's...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew
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Jul 23, 2018

Earth observation taken by Expedition 56 crew

iss056e098149 (July 23, 2108) --- The Indian Ocean and the north coast of Western Australia are pictured as the...

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NASA image: iss063e012660
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May 13, 2020

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iss063e012660 (May 13, 2020) --- A typhoon is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited above the...

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NASA image: ED01-0230-2
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Aug 13, 2001

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The Helios Prototype aircraft during initial climb-out to the west over the Pacific Ocean.

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NASA image: APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 202 - RECOVERY
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Aug 22, 1966

APOLLO/SATURN (A/S) 202 - RECOVERY

A/S 202 Command Module (C/M) attached to flotation collar. RECOVERY AREA, CENTRAL PACIFIC OCEAN

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Oct 8, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e105773 (Oct. 8, 2020) --- The Hawaiian island chain was pictured as the International Space Station orbited...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3140
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May 30, 2012

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The SpaceX Dragon capsule floats in the Pacific Ocean after returning from space. Photo credit: SpaceX

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Mar 10, 2022

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iss066e161043 (March 10, 2022) --- The International Space Station orbits into a dawn 261 miles above a cloudy...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, left, and NASA astronauts Stan Love, Deniz Burnham, and Andre...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, left, and NASA astronauts Stan Love, Deniz Burnham, and Andre...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX \mission\ Splashdown

NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, left, Andre Douglas, Stan Love, and ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, left, and NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, Andre Douglas, and...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Stan Love is seen as he and fellow NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Deniz Burnham and ESA (European...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas gives a thumbs up as he and fellow NASA astronauts Stan Love and Deniz Burnham and ESA...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, left, and NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, Andre Douglas, and...

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NASA image: Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan
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Apr 2, 1992

Northeast Coast, Hokkaido, Japan

The northeast coast of Hokkaido and Kunashir Island, Japan (44.0N, 143.0E) are seen bordered by drifting sea ice....

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NASA image: High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign
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Oct 11, 2022

High Seas at Sunset During S-MODE Field Campaign

During the pilot campaign for NASA's Sub-Mesoscale Ocean Dynamics Experiment (S-MODE) in 2021, on the transit from...

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NASA image: Return To Normal in 2016, After Strong El Niño in 2015
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Sep 13, 2016

Return To Normal in 2016, After Strong El Niño in 2015

Not too hot, not too cold – instead, water temperatures in the equatorial Pacific Ocean should be just around normal...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew
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Sep 27, 2012

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 33 crew

ISS033-E-007873 (27 Sept. 2012) --- Wake Island is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 33 crew...

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NASA image: iss063e046732
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Jul 14, 2020

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iss063e046732 (July 14, 2020) --- The sun's glint beams on the South Pacific Ocean as the International Space...

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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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