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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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Dec 27, 2013

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ISS038-E-021722 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal
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Jan 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal

NASA’s famous “meatball” insignia is affixed to the Artemis I Orion spacecraft adapter jettison fairings, which...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 007
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 007

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules
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Apr 17, 1970

View of damaged Apollo 13 Service Module from the Lunar/Command Modules

AS13-58-8464 (17 April 1970) --- This view of the severely damaged Apollo 13 Service Module (SM) was photographed...

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NASA image: Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module
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May 22, 1969

Ascent stage of Apollo 10 Lunar Module seen from Command module

AS10-34-5112 (26 May 1969) --- The ascent stage of the Apollo 10 Lunar Module (LM) is photographed from the Command...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing
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May 25, 2022

Boeing Orbital Flight Test-2 Landing

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft jettisons the heat shield as it lands at White Sands Missile Range’s Space...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00040
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Jun 8, 2007

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Space Shuttle Atlantis' twin white solid rocket boosters separate and jettison as planned two minutes into flight....

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: View of MISSE PEC taken during a session of Expedition 15 EVA
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Jul 23, 2007

View of MISSE PEC taken during a session of Expedition 15 EVA

ISS015-E-19036 (23 July 2007) --- The shadow of astronaut Clay Anderson, Expedition 15 flight engineer, who is...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Launch
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Dec 17, 2017

Expedition 54 Launch

The Soyuz MS-07 rocket boosters are seen being jettisoned during launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Sunday, Dec....

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal
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Jan 20, 2021

Artemis I Orion featuring NASA Meatball Decal

A close-up view of the Artemis I Orion spacecraft with NASA’s famous “meatball” insignia is affixed to the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Crews with NASA and Lockheed Martin pose for a photo in front of NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the Neil...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1631
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Nov 12, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Service Facility, the Stardust spacecraft sits wrapped in plastic covering. Built by...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00104
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Oct 23, 2007

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As the STS-120 mission gets under way, space shuttle Discovery's external tank is jettisoned after the vehicle...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1836
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Dec 2, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, workers adjust a science panel they are installing on the spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1864
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Dec 4, 1998

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In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, the Stardust spacecraft is ready for the sample return capsule to be...

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NASA image: Expedition 31 Soyuz Launch
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May 15, 2012

Expedition 31 Soyuz Launch

The Soyuz TMA-04M rocket boosters are seen being jettisoned during the launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 016
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 016

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: View of Yurchikhin posing for a photo during an Expedition 15 EVA
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Jul 23, 2007

View of Yurchikhin posing for a photo during an Expedition 15 EVA

ISS015-E-18961 (23 July 2007) --- Cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin, Expedition 15 commander representing Russia's...

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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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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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