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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: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

Technicians prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

Technicians prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

The Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar Exploration Rover...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a vibration test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo)...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing
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Feb 21, 2023

VIPER MSolo Preparation for Packing

Technicians prepare the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s Volatile Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a vibration test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo)...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

The Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo) for NASA’s VIPER mission is being prepared for a vibration...

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Apr 18, 2025

Ep381_Commercial_Lunar_Tools_and_Science

Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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NASA image: How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628
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Nov 19, 2024

How NASA is Using Virtual Reality in Artemis Training -- jsc2024e076628

jsc2024e076628 – Tess Caswell, a crew stand-in for the Artemis III Virtual Reality Mini-Simulation, executes a...

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NASA image: MSolo Assembly for Shipping
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Sep 23, 2021

MSolo Assembly for Shipping

Team members working inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on...

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NASA image: MSolo Assembly for Shipping
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Sep 23, 2021

MSolo Assembly for Shipping

Team members working inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on...

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NASA image: MSolo Assembly for Shipping
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Sep 23, 2021

MSolo Assembly for Shipping

Team members working inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on...

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NASA image: MSolo VIPER SIM Training
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May 25, 2023

MSolo VIPER SIM Training

Pri Johnson (left), Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) systems engineer, and Jim Kania, MSOLO...

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NASA image: MSolo VIPER SIM Training
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May 25, 2023

MSolo VIPER SIM Training

Jim Kania (left), Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) software engineering lead, and Pri Johnson,...

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NASA image: MSolo VIPER SIM Training
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May 25, 2023

MSolo VIPER SIM Training

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) Systems Engineer Pri Johnson participates in simulation...

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NASA image: MSolo VIPER SIM Training
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May 25, 2023

MSolo VIPER SIM Training

Jim Kania (left), Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) software engineering lead, and Pri Johnson,...

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NASA image: MSolo VIPER SIM Training
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May 25, 2023

MSolo VIPER SIM Training

Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSOLO) Software Engineering Lead Jim Kania participates in simulation...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission approaches the Moon as it enters its science orbit in this artist's concept. The...

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May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Our First Commercial Science Delivery to the Moon [Episode 53]
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Mar 4, 2024

NASA Science Live: Our First Commercial Science Delivery to the Moon [Episode 53]

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science and technology instruments are operating on the Moon...

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NASA image: NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon
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Mar 6, 2025

NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has operated on the Moon as...

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NASA image: Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch
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Apr 4, 2026

Artemis II Lunar Flyby Visualization for April 1 Launch

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the Artemis II flyby of the Moon, showing...

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NASA image: Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby
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Apr 3, 2026

Simulated Artemis II Lunar Flyby

This visualization follows the trajectory of the Orion spacecraft during the April 6 flyby, showing the expected...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft Nears Completion
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Aug 16, 2023

Lunar Trailblazer Spacecraft Nears Completion

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer sits in a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, Colorado, shortly after being...

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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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