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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 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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NASA image: Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2025e067512
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Aug 6, 2025

Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2025e067512

jsc2025e067512 --- Artemis II science officers Kelsey Young, left, and Angela Garcia sit at the SCIENCE console...

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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: Test Rover Aids Preparations in California for Curiosity Rover on Mars
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May 11, 2012

Test Rover Aids Preparations in California for Curiosity Rover on Mars

NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission team members ran mobility tests on the test rover called Scarecrow on sand...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019596
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019596

Artemis II science officer Kelsey Young monitors science operations at the new SCIENCE console in NASA's Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019600
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019600

Artemis II science officer Kelsey Young monitors science operations at the new SCIENCE console in NASA's Mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019602
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II science officer, Kelsey Young -- jsc2026e019602

Artemis II science officer Kelsey Young monitors science operations at the new SCIENCE console in NASA's Mission...

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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 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: ARC-2010-ACD10-0242-015
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Dec 17, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0242-015

German Deligation visits Ames SOFIA Science Office for briefing by Hans Zinnecker, Deputy Director, SOFiA Science...

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NASA image: Turning the InSight Lander Science Deck
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May 27, 2015

Turning the InSight Lander Science Deck

The science deck of NASA's InSight lander is being turned over in this April 29, 2015, photo from InSight assembly...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: Artemis Science Evaluation Room (SER) in Mission Control -- jsc2025e056603
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Jun 3, 2025

Artemis Science Evaluation Room (SER) in Mission Control -- jsc2025e056603

jsc2025e056603 --- The Artemis II Lunar Science Team runs a simulation of lunar observation operations in the new...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping
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Sep 29, 2021

MSolo Prep for Packing and Shipping

Inside the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, members of the Mass...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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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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