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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: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, is greeted by Capt. Erik Kenny, commanding officer, USS John P. Murtha...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, is greeted by Capt. Erik Kenny, commanding officer, USS John P. Murtha...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, center, is greeting by Navy sailors onboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD), after...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy CMV-22 Osprey is seen as it approaches the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha with NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, left, is greeted by Capt. Erik Kenny, commanding officer, USS John P. Murtha...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A U.S. Navy CMV-22 Osprey lands on the flight deck of USS John P. Murtha with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3277
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Oct 20, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Atlantis rolls through the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building's high...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4805
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Dec 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Project Morpheus prototype lander is being lifted by crane during preparations for free...

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Apr 29, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- In front of the Astrotech processing facility at Vandenberg Air Force Base, a...

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NASA image: The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator aircraft during its maiden flight. The flight marks another milestone for the UCAV program, and verified the aircraft's flight control software
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Nov 21, 2002

The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator aircraft during its maiden flight. The flight marks another milestone for the UCAV program, and verified the aircraft's flight control software

The second X-45A Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator completed its first flight on November...

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NASA image: Service Module Surround Sound
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May 22, 2019

Service Module Surround Sound

Orion’s service module for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission was moved from a test stand to a test cell inside the Operations...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2438
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis moves through the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1852
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 crew members look over the...

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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the payload changeout room on Launch Pad 39B, STS-115 crew members look over the...

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Feb 7, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - (From left, backs to the camera) Pilot Steve Fossett, Sir Richard Branson and Jon...

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Apr 27, 2021

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JAPANESE ASTRONAUT TAKES COMMAND OF SPACE STATION AS CREW-1 PREPARES TO DEPART Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3140
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Oct 11, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Orbital Sciences’ L-1011 aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1701
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Sep 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, a worker checks out part of Atlantis after payload...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2436
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Mar 31, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Atlantis is ready to roll out of the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1001
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Jun 5, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A second solid rocket booster is lifted off its transporter on Launch Pad 17-B at Cape...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

The abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission, secured in a heavy transport truck, arrives at the Launch Abort System...

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Jun 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- Orbis 21D Equipment Section Boost Motor, the second stage of the Athena 1 launch vehicle,...

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NASA image: Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center
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Jun 6, 2019

Artemis-1 Motor Arrival at Kennedy Space Center

Workers begin checkouts of the abort motor for NASA’s Artemis 1 mission inside the Launch Abort System Facility...

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Sep 5, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, ALASKA - Inside the Launch Service Structure, Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC), the final stage of the...

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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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