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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: Moon to Mars Event
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Mar 11, 2019

Moon to Mars Event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, talks to Lisa Callahan, vice president, Lockheed Martin, left, during a...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

NASA astronaut candidate Kayla Barron views the Orion pressure vessel for Exploration Mission-2 in the high bay of...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronaut candidate...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik examines a heat-resistant tile sample inside the Operations and Checkout Building high...

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NASA image: Artemis II CSM to IOZ
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Dec 5, 2024

Artemis II CSM to IOZ

On Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, a team returns the Artemis II Orion spacecraft to the Final Assembly and Test cell from a...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Inside the Operations and Checkout Building high bay at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronaut candidate...

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NASA image: Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF
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Feb 12, 2019

Randy Bresnik and Kayla Barron in O&C and LASF

Astronaut candidate Kayla Barron examines a heat-resistant tile sample inside the Operations and Checkout Building...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman meets Terry Fong during his visit to the Multi-Mission Operations Center (MMOC) in...

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NASA image: Artemis II:  Flight Day 1 Highlights
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II: Flight Day 1 Highlights

Artemis II Flight Day 1 Highlights: Includes Launch, Apogee Raise Burn, and Proximity Operations

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NASA image: NASA Pathways Intern Helps Validate GPS Coordinates
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Nov 8, 2024

NASA Pathways Intern Helps Validate GPS Coordinates

NASA Pathways intern Saré Culbertson, right, works with NASA operations engineer Jack Hayes at NASA’s Armstrong...

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NASA image: Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building
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Jun 23, 1966

Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building

Dan Sokolowski worked as an engineering coop student at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 12, 1992

Around Marshall

The science laboratory, Spacelab-J (SL-J), flown aboard the STS-47 flight was a joint venture between NASA and the...

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NASA image: CIR operations
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Sep 26, 2009

CIR operations

ISS020-E-043359 (26 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works with...

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NASA image: Cygnus Operations
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Operations

ISS038-E-027333 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Canadarm2 berths the Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft to...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010711 (5 Oct. 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Destiny laboratory, NASA astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: Cargo Operations
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Jun 6, 2023

Cargo Operations

iss069e018207 (June 6, 2023) --- UAE (United Arab Emirates) astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Sultan...

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NASA image: Astrobatics Operations
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Jul 16, 2021

Astrobatics Operations

iss065e167830 (July 16, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010725 (5 Oct. 2013) --- NASA astronaut Michael Hopkins, Expedition 37 flight engineer, prepares to insert...

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NASA image: HRF Operations
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Oct 5, 2013

HRF Operations

ISS037-E-010721 (5 Oct. 2013) --- A specimen of human blood or a body fluid like saliva and urine is stowed by...

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NASA image: CIR operations
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Sep 26, 2009

CIR operations

ISS020-E-043347 (26 Sept. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, Expedition 20 flight engineer, works with the...

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NASA image: MELFI Operations
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Nov 21, 2016

MELFI Operations

iss050e011020 (11/21/2016) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet adding MARROW samples to the...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066403 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066399 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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NASA image: PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations
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Feb 16, 2010

PMA-3 Transfer during Joint Operations

ISS022-E-066404 (16 Feb. 2010) --- In the grasp of the Canadarm2, the Pressurized Mating Adapter 3 (PMA-3) is...

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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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