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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: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

A solar array for the European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion, is being prepared for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1909
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The left spent booster used during space shuttle Discovery's final launch is moved into a...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1878
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Feb 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Liberty Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, tows the right spent...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal
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Aug 13, 2019

SpaceX Dragon Crew Extraction Rehearsal

Teams from NASA and SpaceX gather at the Trident Basin in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on August 13, 2019 to rehearse...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1835
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Feb 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The left spent booster nose cap from space shuttle Discovery's final launch is secured to a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff

Liftoff! NASA’s Space Launch System carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off the pad at Launch Complex 39B at the...

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NASA image: Orion CSM Load onto Guppy
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Nov 21, 2019

Orion CSM Load onto Guppy

NASA’s Orion spacecraft, wrapped up for shipping, is moved into position for loading into the agency’s Super Guppy...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Training
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Oct 1, 2020

SpaceX Crew-2 Astronaut Training

NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Akihiko Hoshide,...

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NASA image: President Nixon at Hickam AFB congratulates Astronaut James Lovell
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Apr 18, 1970

President Nixon at Hickam AFB congratulates Astronaut James Lovell

S70-15506 (18 April 1970) --- President Richard M. Nixon and astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., Apollo 13 commander,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4773
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Dec 5, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- NASA's Orion spacecraft floats in the Pacific Ocean after splashdown from its first flight test...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Launch Day Max Brewer Bridge Activities

A family wearing NASA and Artemis shirts are on the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville, Florida, to witness the launch...

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NASA image: Artemis I Cryogenic Propellant Tanking Test
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Sep 21, 2022

Artemis I Cryogenic Propellant Tanking Test

Members of the Artemis I launch team monitor data at their consoles inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Imagery
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Launch Imagery

Liftoff! NASA’s Space Launch System carrying the Orion spacecraft lifts off the pad at Launch Complex 39B at the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38
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Feb 11, 2026

Artemis II Crew Trains on T-38

jsc2026e007422 - NASA astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen take off on a T-38...

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NASA image: Orion docking hatch evaluation
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Jul 28, 2016

Orion docking hatch evaluation

Engineers and astronauts conduct testing in a representative model of the Orion spacecraft at NASA’s Johnson Space...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, left, and NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, Andre Douglas, and...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023
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Dec 21, 2023

Expedition 70 SpaceX Dragon CRS-29 Cargo Ship Departs International Space Station - Dec. 14, 2023

Loaded with scientific experiments and supplies, the unpiloted SpaceX Dragon spacecraft undocked from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1912
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Feb 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The left spent booster used during space shuttle Discovery's final launch is guided into a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing
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Nov 12, 2022

Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing

Artemis I team members conduct the Artemis I launch pre-test briefing on Nov. 12, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

The European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion on Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1), is in view...

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NASA image: iss063m262101429_Expedition_63_In-flight_Live_with_Kelly_and_Ryan_Discovery_Channel_200728
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Jul 28, 2020

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES ITS MISSION IN TWO IN-FLIGHT INTERVIEWS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion in the Well Deck of USS Anchorage

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is pulled safely into the well deck of the U.S. Navy’s USS Anchorage, following its...

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NASA image: Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Bridge Location
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Sep 3, 2022

Artemis I 2nd Launch Attempt Bridge Location

A group of young children with an Artemis flag are photographed on the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville, Florida, as...

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NASA image: Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019
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Mar 21, 2019

Updates in Orion High Bay - March 2019

A solar array for the European Service Module that will serve as the powerhouse for Orion, is being prepared for...

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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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