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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: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

After announcing that Team ARES won the Exploration Design Challenge, NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and CEO,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Readiness Review
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Mar 11, 2026

Artemis II Flight Readiness Review

From left, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director, Exploration Ground Systems Program and Lili Villarreal,...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Lore poses with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson. Team Lore was one...

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NASA image: jsc2017e136099 - Expedition 54-55 crewmembers Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, left), Anton Shkaplerov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos, center) and Scott Tingle of NASA report to Russian space officials upon
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Dec 4, 2017

jsc2017e136099 - Expedition 54-55 crewmembers Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, left), Anton Shkaplerov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos, center) and Scott Tingle of NASA report to Russian space officials upon

jsc2017e136099 - Expedition 54-55 crewmembers Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA,...

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NASA image: jsc2017e136049 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) listens to a reporter’s question during a crew news conference Nov. 30. Ka
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Nov 30, 2017

jsc2017e136049 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) listens to a reporter’s question during a crew news conference Nov. 30. Ka

jsc2017e136049 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmember...

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NASA image: jsc2017e135199 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmembers Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, left), Anton Shkaplerov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos, cen
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Nov 29, 2017

jsc2017e135199 - At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 54-55 prime crewmembers Norishige Kanai of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA, left), Anton Shkaplerov of the Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos, cen

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Charles Precourt
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Jun 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Charles Precourt

This video includes soundbites from Charles Precourt, Vice President, Propulsion Systems, Northrop Grumman in...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Mark Pond
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Jun 15, 2020

Northrop Grumman Manager Discuss Arrival of SLS Rocket Motors to KSC_Mark Pond

This video includes soundbites from Mark Pond, Sr. Program Manager, SLS Solid Rocket Motor, Northrop Grumman in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute
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Dec 16, 2024

Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute

Artemis II crew member CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen participates in a media day event on...

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NASA image: Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute
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Dec 16, 2024

Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute

From left, Artemis II NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Reid Wiseman participate in a media day...

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NASA image: Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation
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Jan 23, 2025

Artemis II Long Day Launch Simulation

Jeremy Graeber, at left, assistant Artemis launch director, and Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, NASA Artemis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute
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Dec 16, 2024

Artemis II Supplier and Media Event + Moon Minute

Artemis II crew and backup crew hold a banner with NASA and industry leaders during a supplier and media day event...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing
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Jan 16, 2026

Artemis II Mission Overview Briefing

Jacob Bleacher, chief exploration scientist in the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate at NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-035
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Jul 29, 2009

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Singularity University 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions seeking answers.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-030
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Jul 29, 2009

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International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-033
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Jul 29, 2009

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International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0158-031
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Jul 29, 2009

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International Space University (ISU) SSP 2009 NASA ISU signage on Castro Street, Mountain View, Calif. Questions...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

From left to right, Kathy Lueders, Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Launch
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Launch

Kathy Lueders, Associate Administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, left, and Steve...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

Kathy Lueders, associate administrator for NASA's Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, left, and...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese, left and the Vice President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration
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Aug 20, 2021

Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration

Technicians and engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs connect the ogive fairings for Orion’s Artemis...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing
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Jun 14, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Landing

Vice President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Mr. Kaoru Mamiya, left, and Mr. Yuichi Yamaura of...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration
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Aug 20, 2021

Artemis I - Orion LAS Integration

Technicians and engineers with Exploration Ground Systems and Jacobs connect the ogive fairings for Orion’s Artemis...

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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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