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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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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: DSC_1558
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: DSC_1392
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: DSC_1453
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: DSC_1549
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: DSC_1531
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Apr 23, 2021

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The first core stage of NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, loaded onto the agency’s Pegasus barge, departs...

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NASA image: X-40A departure with CH-47 - flight #7
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May 18, 2001

X-40A departure with CH-47 - flight #7

X-40A departure with CH-47 - flight #7

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter
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Aug 2, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

SpaceX Demo-2 Crew Return - Departure on Helicopter

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Departure
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Mar 11, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Space Station Departure

Aboard the International Space Station, Crew-7 which includes NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Family of Expedition 65 prime crew member, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos, bids him farewell prior to...

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NASA image: STS-97 crew departure for KSC
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Nov 21, 2000

STS-97 crew departure for KSC

JSC2000-E-29123 (27 November 2000) --- Astronaut Michael J. Bloomfield, STS-97 pilot, is pictured in the cockpit of...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon before Departure
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May 11, 2016

SpaceX Dragon before Departure

ISS047e109559 (05/11/2016) --- The SpaceX Dragon is seen berthed to the Earth-facing side of the station’s Harmony...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew member, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of Roscosmos, waves goodbye during an official...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Expedition 65 prime crew members, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, left, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

Friends, family, NASA, Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center (GCTC), and Roscosmos staff join in for a photo with...

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NASA image: Artemis I Core Stage Removal And Departure B-Roll
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Apr 29, 2021

Artemis I Core Stage Removal And Departure B-Roll

During April 19-21, NASA completed work to remove the Space Launch System core stage from the B-2 Test Stand at...

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NASA image: JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026
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Mar 6, 2026

JAXA HTV-X1 Cargo Departure – Friday, March 6, 2026

An unpiloted JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) HTV-X1 cargo spacecraft was released from the nadir port of...

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NASA image: Expedition 41 Crew Departure
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Sep 25, 2014

Expedition 41 Crew Departure

Expedition 41 Flight Engineer Barry Wilmore of NASA, gives a rose to his daughter, Daryn, before departing the...

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NASA image: Expedition 65 Crew Departure
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Mar 26, 2021

Expedition 65 Crew Departure

From left to right, Expedition 65 backup crew members, Russian cosmonaut Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos, Russian...

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NASA image: STS-97 crew departure for KSC
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Nov 21, 2000

STS-97 crew departure for KSC

JSC2000-E-29120 (27 November 2000) --- Astronaut Carlos I. Noriega, STS-97 mission specialist, climbs into the...

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NASA image: STS-97 crew departure for KSC
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Nov 21, 2000

STS-97 crew departure for KSC

JSC2000-E-29124 (27 November 2000) --- Astronaut Marc Garneau, mission specialist representing the Canadian 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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