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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: NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr
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Jun 1, 2018

NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr

Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the "Space, the Next Frontier" event celebrating...

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Nov 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Rodney Wilson, with United Space Alliance, inspects the range safety cable between the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0536
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Mar 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, United Space Alliance technicians Dave Fuller...

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NASA image: Hatch Opening OPS
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Aug 31, 2009

Hatch Opening OPS

S128-E-007009 (30 Aug. 2009) --- Astronaut Patrick Forrester, STS-128 mission specialist, prepares to open the hatch...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063280 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249606 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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Dec 18, 2013

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Date: 12-18-13 Location: Bldg 2, Press Conf. Subject: NASA's press conference to discuss spacewalk repairs to the...

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Oct 16, 2019

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jsc2019e062141 910/16/2019) --- Preflight back view of the iSIM IOD flight unit. The iSIM, integrated Standard...

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NASA image: Shannon Gregory Headshots
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Oct 17, 2023

Shannon Gregory Headshots

Shannon Gregory, chief of Flight Operations at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, stands in front of one of the agency’s...

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Jun 22, 2012

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 32/33 Flight Engineer Aki Hoshide of the...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing - Environmental Portrait - Liliana Villarreal
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Feb 1, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing - Environmental Portrait - Liliana Villarreal

Liliana Villarreal, Artemis landing and recovery director with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), stands in front of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Donald Slayton in hatchway between Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft
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Jul 17, 1975

Astronaut Donald Slayton in hatchway between Apollo and Soyuz spacecraft

AST-05-290 (17-19 July 1975) --- Astronaut Donald K. Slayton, docking module pilot of the American ASTP crew, is...

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NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Kennedy Space Center's Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory, left,...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Dr. Dionne Hernandez-Lugo, Power and Propulsion Element Contracting Officer Representative in the Gateway & Power...

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NASA image: LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRATED SOLAR ARRAY AND TRANSCEIVER
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Sep 23, 2016

LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRATED SOLAR ARRAY AND TRANSCEIVER

JOHN CARR, CO-PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR FOR NASA'S LIGHTWEIGHT INTEGRATED SOLAR ARRAY AND TRANSCEIVER PROJECT, KNEELS...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Martha Williams, who leads the team inventing the Flexible Damage Detection System, stands in a laboratory with a...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B
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Apr 6, 1984

STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B

41C-3061 (6 April 1984) --- The five-member astronauts crew for NASA's STS-41C Space Shuttle mission head for the...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Michael Meyer (left), lead scientist, Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters, speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test
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May 7, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes 'Aluminum Bird' Test

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft successfully completed its “aluminum bird” systems test at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards

NASA Space Flight Awareness Backup Lead for Goddard Space Flight Center, Amelia Haymes, provides remarks before NASA...

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NASA image: Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M
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Aug 10, 2020

Orion Window Panel Complete for Front-Row View on Artemis Moon M

The first element machined for the Artemis III Orion crew module – a cone panel with openings for windows, designed...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Feb 1, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

Members of the Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) landing and recovery team gather for a group photograph in front of...

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NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA Veggie project lead, addresses Langston University students, from left, Sherman Cravens,...

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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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