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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: Russian EVA 33
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Jun 24, 2013

Russian EVA 33

View of Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin (bottom center), Expedition 36 flight engineer, participating in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Solar Array Wings Installed
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Mar 7, 2025

Artemis II Orion Solar Array Wings Installed

The four solar array wings for the Artemis II Orion spacecraft are installed inside the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Marshburn, Romanenko and Hadfield in Dragon CRS-2
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Mar 25, 2013

Marshburn, Romanenko and Hadfield in Dragon CRS-2

Expedition 35 flight engineer (FE) Tom Marshburn, FE Roman Romanenko, and commander Chris Hadfield pose for a photo...

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NASA image: U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4
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Nov 9, 1967

U.S.S. Bennington during recovery operations for Apollo 4

U.S.S. Bennington comes alongside the floating Apollo spacecraft 017 Command Module during recovery operations in...

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NASA image: Hurricane Florence Swath seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Sep 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence Swath seen by NASA Spacecraft

On Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) instrument onboard...

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NASA image: MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated
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Nov 21, 2014

MMS Launch and Deploy - Narrated

In March of 2015, an unprecedented NASA mission will launch to study a process so mysterious that no one has ever...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Jan 31, 1996

Earth Science

The Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft embarks on a journey that will culminate in a close encounter...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse
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Jan 16, 2020

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse

Solar Orbiter Spacecraft Processing inside Astrotech - Timelapse

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NASA image: Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Spacecraft Deployment
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May 25, 2024

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Spacecraft Deployment

Rocket Lab PREFIRE-1 Spacecraft Deployment

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NASA image: DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver can be easily...

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NASA image: Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 6, 2024

Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft Approaches the International Space Station

iss071e170979 (June 6, 2024) -- Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is pictured approaching the International Space...

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NASA image: DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking
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Nov 20, 2014

DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking

A forklift is enlisted to move NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, wrapped in plastic and...

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NASA image: MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft
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Oct 22, 2020

MEDLI2 Onboard Mars 2020 Spacecraft

MEDLI2 sensors are installed on the Mars 2020 heat shield and back shell prior to launch. The sensors will measure...

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NASA image: Expedition Six crew in the Soyuz spacecraft
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May 3, 2003

Expedition Six crew in the Soyuz spacecraft

ISS007-E-05250 (3 May 2003) --- Astronaut Kenneth D. Bowersox (left), Expedition Six mission commander, and...

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NASA image: DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking
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Nov 20, 2014

DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking

NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, wrapped in plastic and secured onto a portable work...

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NASA image: Gateway Close-up - Orion spacecraft
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Aug 18, 2023

Gateway Close-up - Orion spacecraft

The Orion spacecraft docked to the Gateway space station. Orion will visit Gateway for the first time on the Artemis...

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NASA image: Australian Wildfire, NASA Spacecraft Image Aftermath
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Nov 22, 2013

Australian Wildfire, NASA Spacecraft Image Aftermath

On Nov. 14, 2013, NASA Terra spacecraft spied a fire scar west of Wollongong, New South Wales, from the Hall Road...

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NASA image: Nighttime Look at Ambrym Volcano, Vanuatu by NASA Spacecraft
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Feb 12, 2014

Nighttime Look at Ambrym Volcano, Vanuatu by NASA Spacecraft

Ambrym volcano in Vanuatu is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. A large summit caldera contains two...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption
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Apr 24, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Mexican Volcanic Eruption

NASA Terra spacecraft shows Mexico active Popocatepetl volcano, located about 40 miles southeast of Mexico City,...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Eyes Severe Flooding in Argentina
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Apr 5, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Eyes Severe Flooding in Argentina

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this view of severe flooding in La Plata, Argentina, on April 4, 2013. Torrential...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Depicts More Flooding in Thailand
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Nov 10, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Depicts More Flooding in Thailand

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of flooding from the Chao Phraya River, Thailand on Nov. 8, 2011. The...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images New Mexico Wildfire
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Jul 2, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Images New Mexico Wildfire

NASA Terra spacecraft passed over the Silver Fire in western New Mexico on June 7, 2013. It has since consumed more...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Spots Fury of Disruptive Chilean Volcano
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Jun 14, 2011

NASA Spacecraft Spots Fury of Disruptive Chilean Volcano

Southern Chile Puyehue volcano came to life on June 4, 2011, after decades of dormancy. Winds spread the ash column...

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NASA image: NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Russian Volcanic Eruption
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Jan 16, 2013

NASA Terra Spacecraft Images Russian Volcanic Eruption

Plosky Tolbachik volcano in Russia far eastern Kamchatka peninsula erupted on Nov. 27, 2012, for the first time in...

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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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