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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: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Acolytes lead the recessional through the Nave at the conclusion of a memorial service celebrating the life of Neil...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins talks to NASA’s...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing - Environmental Portrait - Liliana Villarreal
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Feb 1, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing - Environmental Portrait - Liliana Villarreal

Liliana Villarreal, Artemis landing and recovery director with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), stands in front of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 1, 1994

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Recombiant Human Insulin; space-grown (left) and earth-grown (right). On STS-60,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0738
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Jun 2, 2000

KSC00pp0738

This aerial view is of a tour stop on the KSC bus tour, the Launch Complex 39 Observation Gantry. This stop allows...

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NASA image: The Nile River, next to the Red Sea, winds through Egypt
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Sep 26, 2025

The Nile River, next to the Red Sea, winds through Egypt

iss073e0768775 (Sept. 26, 2025) --- The Nile River (top) winds through Egypt, which is separated from Saudi Arabia...

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NASA image: NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA/SpaceX CRS-25 Climate Conversation Briefing

Kate Calvin, NASA’s chief scientist and climate advisor, participates in a climate conversation at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: iss065e124411
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Jun 18, 2021

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iss065e124411 (June 18, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy works inside...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Astronaut Michael Foale, left, and Mike Duncan, Expedition 6 Lead Flight Surgeon, move to another helicopter after...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 29, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The upper levels of the launch gantry, surrounding the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6220
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Nov 8, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the Applied Physics Laboratory in the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s...

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NASA image: PATW  Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing
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Nov 1, 2018

PATW Passive Aeroelastic Tailored Wing

An experimental, high-aspect ratio wing, designed to reduce weight and maximize structural and fuel efficiency,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e239110
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Nov 29, 2012

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Expedition 34/35 Flight Engineer Chris Hadfield of the Canadian Space Agency lays flowers at the Kremlin Wall in...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1108
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May 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A film crew from India sets up equipment inside the television studio at the NASA News...

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NASA image: iss065e092397
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e092397 (June 5, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: iss065e006548
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Apr 26, 2021

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iss065e006548 (April 26, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Shannon Walker and Thomas Pesquet pose for a...

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NASA image: iss070e059891
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Jan 5, 2024

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iss070e059891 (Jan. 5, 2024) --- The Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (also known as Dextre), a fine-tuned...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1920
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Jul 10, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Tile Shop at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, shelves are stacked with Boeing Rigid...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1847
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1847

Commercial Crew Program: The Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center is leading NASA’s efforts to develop...

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NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) floats in the water in the turn basin in the Launch Complex 39 area at NASA’s...

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NASA image: 1201052
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Oct 26, 2012

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NASA RESEARCHER DR. DAVID SMITH AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALA., IS LEADING A THREE-YEAR...

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NASA image: STS-125 EVA OPS 1G training
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Apr 9, 2009

STS-125 EVA OPS 1G training

JSC2009-E-072670 (9 April 2009) --- Astronauts Andrew Feustel (bottom), John Grunsfeld (center left), Mike Massimino...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 28, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 1, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

Kelly Jellison, avionics lead, and Tim Sandon, flight engineer, exit the DC-8 aircraft cabin and are welcomed with...

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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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