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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: KSC-2011-1849
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Feb 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Freedom Star, one of NASA's solid rocket booster retrieval ships, reaches Port Canaveral,...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters, participates in a press conference on Aug. 29, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Liftoff
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Nov 16, 2022

Artemis I Liftoff

A half Moon illuminates the sky after the launch of NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft on Artemis I...

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

Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (right) and technical assistant to the launch director, Wes...

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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

NASA astronaut Stan Love is seen as he and fellow NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Deniz Burnham and ESA (European...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2877
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May 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

Members of Department of Defense Artemis recovery team view the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) and have an...

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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, arrives at Kennedy Space Center’s Launch and Landing Facility...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery
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Jul 31, 2017

SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery

A flatbed truck carrying one of two new service platforms for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines arrives at...

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NASA image: Expedition 70  Axiom Mission 3 International Space Station Undocking - Feb. 7, 2024
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Feb 7, 2024

Expedition 70 Axiom Mission 3 International Space Station Undocking - Feb. 7, 2024

Axiom Mission-3, the third private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, undocked from the forward...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Undreway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Stan Love, left, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, and NASA astronauts Andre...

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NASA image: USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion
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Dec 1, 2014

USS Anchorage Leaves Port for Launch of Orion

U.S. Navy and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 salute Rear Admiral Fernandez L. "Frank" Ponds, Commander,...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 25, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Artemis II NASA astronaut Victor Glover, second from left, talks with NASA astronauts Deniz Burnham, center, Stan...

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

Artemis I Pre-Test Briefing

Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson is seen at the launch pre-test briefing Nov. 12, 2022, at NASA’s...

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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

Artemis I Assistant Launch Director Jeremy Graeber helps lead a cryogenic propellant tanking demonstration inside...

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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: KSC-2012-2876
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May 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2876

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, media...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery
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Jul 31, 2017

SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery

New service platforms for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines, secured on two flatbed trucks, are on their...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Talks with Media Following Mission -Oct. 20, 2022
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Oct 20, 2022

Expedition 68 NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Talks with Media Following Mission -Oct. 20, 2022

Astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission, including crew members from NASA and ESA (European Space Agency),...

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NASA image: SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery
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Jul 31, 2017

SLS Booster Engine Service Platforms Delivery

A flatbed truck carrying one of two new service platforms for NASA's Space Launch System booster engines nears the...

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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 woman wearing a NASA shirt is on the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville, Florida, waiting to witness the launch of...

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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: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut and Artemis II pilot Victor Glover, right, speaks to ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca...

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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

Two individuals wearing NASA shirts and holding a model Space Launch System rocket are on the Max Brewer Bridge 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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