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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: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Jose Martinez, an instrumentation engineer with Jacobs, runs the winch line out to the test version of the Orion...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Travis Methany, with Jacobs, prepares the test version of the Orion capsule for release in the well deck of the USS...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

Small boats used by U.S. Navy divers are lowered into the water in preparation for the dive teams to race out to a...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

Technician monitors the progress as a crane lowers the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) onto a test stand at...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems successfully completed a “lawn dart” test at the Yuma Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems successfully completed a “lawn dart” test at the Yuma Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

A crane lifts the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) up for placement on a test stand at the Launch Equipment...

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

A crane lowers the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) onto a test stand at the Launch Equipment Test Facility...

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NASA image: Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos
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Mar 22, 2019

Boeing March 2019 Progress Photos

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner’s parachute systems successfully completed a “lawn dart” test at the Yuma Proving Ground...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Multiple 45,000-pound mine-resistant ambush protected vehicles, or MRAPs, participate in a series of integrated...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

Artemis II crew member CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen participates in a pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (left) and Victor Glover (right) participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 8, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson participates in an Artemis II classroom training on the...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman (left) and Victor Glover (right) participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing on...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

An Artemis II pre-task briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, is conducted in the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

Artemis II crew member NASA astronaut Christina Koch participates in a pre-task briefing on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023,...

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NASA image: Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing
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Sep 19, 2023

Artemis II ISVV-1A Pretest Briefing

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover participate in an Artemis II pre-task briefing alongside NASA Artemis...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery  Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities
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Oct 31, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 2 Activities

The Exploration Ground Systems Recovery Team, based out of Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is practicing recovering...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 11, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 13, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration
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Aug 11, 2024

ISVV-1 Artemis Emergency Egress Demonstration

Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida practice the Artemis mission emergency escape or egress procedures...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities
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Oct 30, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 1 Activities

NASA Recovery Team members watch as a test version of the Orion capsule is pulled into the flooded well deck of the...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 1, 2018

Underway Recovery Test 7 (URT-7) - Day 3 Activities

At night, on Nov. 1, 2018, a test version of the Orion capsule is pulled into the well deck of the USS John P....

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NASA image: Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival
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Aug 2, 2016

Tail Service Mast Umbilical Arrival

Technicians assist as a crane is used to lift the first Tail Service Mast Umbilical (TSMU) up from the flatbed of...

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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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