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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-69P-658
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Jul 24, 1969

KSC-69P-658

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 11 astronauts, left to right, Neil A. Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin...

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NASA image: Artemis I Flight Day 14: Orion Sees the Earth and Moon
Video
Nov 29, 2022

Artemis I Flight Day 14: Orion Sees the Earth and Moon

art001m1023322023 (Nov. 29, 2022) In this video taken on flight day 14 of the 25.5 day Artemis I mission, Orion...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Spacecraft - Touchdown - Atlantic Recovery Area
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 Spacecraft - Touchdown - Atlantic Recovery Area

S69-27466 (13 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 spacecraft, with astronauts James A. McDivitt, David R. Scott, and...

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NASA image: View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Flight Deck
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May 16, 2011

View of STS-134 Commander Kelly on the Flight Deck

S134-E-005608 (16 May 2011) --- Astronaut Mark Kelly, STS-134 commander, gets down to work soon after Endeavour...

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NASA image: iss069e015031
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May 30, 2023

iss069e015031

iss069e015031 (May 30, 2023) --- The SpaceX Dragon Freedom spacecraft is pictured with its nosecone deployed after...

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NASA image: Replica of InSight's Arm Practices Scraping
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Oct 16, 2020

Replica of InSight's Arm Practices Scraping

This footage from Aug. 19, 2019, shows a replica of InSight scraping soil with a scoop on the end of its robotic arm...

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NASA image: Jovian Sprite (Illustration)
Image
Oct 27, 2020

Jovian Sprite (Illustration)

This illustration shows what a sprite could look like in Jupiter's atmosphere. Named after a mischievous,...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-408
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Jul 24, 1975

KSC-75P-408

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Commanding Officer of the USS New Orleans, Captain Ralph E. Neiger, welcomes...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00178
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Jul 17, 2006

KSC-06-S-00178

In Mission Control, Houston, CAPCOM Steve Frick informs STS-121 Commander Steve Lindsey that Discovery is 'go' for...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 17, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise, John Swigert, and James Lovell aboard the recovery ship, USS...

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NASA image: Apollo 9 Command Module aboard the U.S.S. Guadalcanal
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Mar 13, 1969

Apollo 9 Command Module aboard the U.S.S. Guadalcanal

S69-20239 (13 March 1969) --- Close-up view of the Apollo 9 Command Module (CM) as it sets on dolly on the deck of...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0199
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Feb 9, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An external tank is suspended in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: IDC Camera First Image
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Nov 27, 2018

IDC Camera First Image

The Instrument Deployment Camera (IDC), located on the robotic arm of NASA's InSight lander, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Expedition 12 Commander Bill McArthur rest onboard a Russian helicopter that will take him from the landing site to...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jun 1, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

An engineer demonstrates a Mobility Test Article (MTA) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) as he goes down...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jun 22, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-016629 (22 June 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel during EVA1

S125-E-007397 (14 May 2009) --- Astronaut Andrew Feustel, perched alone on the end of the Space Shuttle Atlantis?...

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NASA image: View of the HST berthed to the Shuttle Atlantis
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May 13, 2009

View of the HST berthed to the Shuttle Atlantis

S125-E-007257 (14 May 2009) --- A wide view of the Hubble Space Telescope, locked down in the cargo bay of the...

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NASA image: Night views of the Earth taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Nov 4, 2010

Night views of the Earth taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-011731 (5 Nov. 2010) --- One of the Expedition 25 crew members aboard the International Space Station, 220...

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NASA image: STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 MS5 Feustel and MS3 Grunsfeld during EVA1

S125-E-007393 (14 May 2009) --- Astronauts John Grunsfeld (bottom) and Andrew Feustel, perched alone on the end of...

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NASA image: ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific
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Jul 24, 1975

ASTP Apollo Command Module nears touchdown in Central Pacific

S75-29719 (24 July 1975) --- The ASTP Apollo Command Module, with astronauts Thomas P. Stafford, Vance D. Brand and...

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NASA image: iss066e023948
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Oct 29, 2021

iss066e023948

iss066e023948 (Oct. 29, 2021) --- SpaceX Crew-2 astronauts check out their Crew Dragon Endeavour launch and entry...

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NASA image: Expedition 12 Landing
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Apr 8, 2006

Expedition 12 Landing

Brazilian astronaut Marcos C. Pontes, left, Expedition 12 crew members, Valery I. Tokarev, Flight Engineer and Soyuz...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
Image
Jul 25, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-081001 (25 July 2014) --- One of the Expedition 40 crew members aboard the Earth-orbiting International...

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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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