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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: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, is seen during Underway Recovery...

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NASA image: jsc2011e003126
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Jan 11, 2011

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jsc2011e003126 (01/11/2011)--- Training was performed at the Johnson Space Center (JSC) to familiarize crew with...

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NASA image: Kaleri works with the TORU teleoperated control system in the SM during Expedition 8
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Jan 30, 2004

Kaleri works with the TORU teleoperated control system in the SM during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-14073 (30 January 2004) --- Cosmonaut Alexander Y. Kaleri, Expedition 8 flight engineer, practices docking...

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Aug 23, 2018

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jsc2018e076666 (Aug. 23, 2018) --- Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visit the Sonny...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3
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Jul 27, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 3

Navy divers from Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Expeditionary Support Unit 1 practice contingency recovery...

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NASA image: jsc2016e181828
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Nov 10, 2016

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At their Cosmonaut Hotel crew quarters in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, Expedition 50-51 crewmembers Peggy Whitson of NASA...

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NASA image: Germany Artemis Accords Signing
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Sep 14, 2023

Germany Artemis Accords Signing

Federal Government Coordinator of German Aerospace Policy Anna Christmann delivers remarks during an Artemis Accords...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team works his way along a rope above water during one of...

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NASA image: "Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera
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Sep 20, 1985

"Teacher in Space" Trainees - Arriflex Motion Picture Camera

S85-40670 (18 Sept. 1985) --- The two teachers, Sharon Christa McAuliffe and Barbara R. Morgan (out of frame) have...

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NASA image: Orion recovery testing
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Feb 18, 2014

Orion recovery testing

A test version of the Orion spacecraft is tethered inside the well deck of the USS San Diego on Feb. 18, 2014, prior...

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NASA image: STS-32 MS Dunbar wearing LES floats in life raft during water egress training
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Nov 15, 1989

STS-32 MS Dunbar wearing LES floats in life raft during water egress training

STS-32 Mission Specialist (MS) Bonnie J. Dunbar, wearing a launch and entry suit (LES) and lauch and entry helmet...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3981
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Jul 9, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-133...

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NASA image: Earth Day Lunch and Learns Event 2
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Apr 24, 2019

Earth Day Lunch and Learns Event 2

Sally Scalera, urban horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator from the University of Florida’s Institute...

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NASA image: Fly-around view of the ISS
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Mar 19, 2001

Fly-around view of the ISS

STS102-E-5363 (18 March 2001) --- The International Space Station (ISS) backdropped against black space was...

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NASA image: NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar with SOFIA
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Aug 24, 2021

NASA's Super Guppy in the hangar with SOFIA

NASA's Super Guppy Turbine cargo aircraft in the hangar with SOFIA at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center on...

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NASA image: Republic of Austria Artemis Accords Signing
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Dec 11, 2024

Republic of Austria Artemis Accords Signing

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the United States of America...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2017
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Mar 1, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An emergency exit, or Mode II/IV, exercise is under way in a bunker of Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 26, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The Crew Module Test Article (CMTA), a full scale mockup of the Orion spacecraft, sits nestled in its cradle during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 27, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

A Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 approaches USS Somerset after recovering crew from...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0826
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Apr 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During the second stage of a simulated emergency, known as Mode 4, part of the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1192
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Apr 22, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-118 Mission Specialist Scott Parazynski practices using equipment during training...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 2
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Feb 22, 2024

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 11 (URT-11) - Day 2

Members of NASA’s Exploration Ground System’s Landing and Recovery team and partners from the Department of Defense...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various emergency rescue training scenarios with the...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team competes in the 34th Annual SWAT Round-up...

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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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