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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: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 28, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing
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Jan 30, 2023

Artemis II CMTA Turn Basin Testing

Liliana Villarreal, Artemis landing and recovery director with Exploration Ground Systems (EGS), christens the Crew...

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NASA image: Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

Day 3 on the USS Anchorage for the Recovery of Orion

On the third day of preparations for recovery of Orion, pilots in two H60-S Seahawk helicopters practice take-off...

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NASA image: 1400879
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Aug 13, 2014

1400879

AIDING IN THE OFFICIAL BUILDING 4220 RIBBON-CUTTING ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN HONEYCUTT, DEPUTY MANAGER OF THE SPACE...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 28, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary "Return to Pad" with Michael Collins

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and...

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NASA image: Orion Heat Shield Testing
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May 26, 2015

Orion Heat Shield Testing

THE ORION HEAT SHIELD, WHICH WAS AT NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER FROM MARCH-MAY 2015 FOR ENGINEERING AND...

MSFC
NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying Axiom Mission 4 approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249494 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) crew from Axiom...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey

S116-E-05569 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, prepares to open the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1099
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1099

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Part of the crew from India filming at KSC, Director of Photography Mahesh Aney...

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NASA image: jsc2012e239111
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Nov 29, 2012

jsc2012e239111

Expedition 34/35 Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn of NASA lays flowers at the Kremlin Wall in Moscow Nov. 29, 2012...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1972

Skylab

This chart details Skylab's Materials Processing Facility experiment (M512). This facility, located in the Multiple...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Dr. Amber Straughn, Lead Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Education & Public Outreach at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Tilman Spohn, HP3 investigation lead, Institute of Planetary Research (DLR), discusses NASA's InSight mission during...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021400
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021400

Crew lunar observations team member, Sara Schmidt, left, asset manager, Luke McSherry, and Artemis deputy lunar...

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NASA image: Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021358
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021358

Science evaluation room communicator, Kiarre Dumes, left, and deputy lunar science lead Marie Henderson work in the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Chris Williams configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Chris Williams configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0491074 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams configures...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Jack Hathaway configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0490731 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jack Hathaway configures...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation
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Apr 16, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir configures research hardware for a biotechnology investigation

iss074e0490661 (April 16, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir configures...

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NASA image: Astronaut Sophie Adenot processing blood stem cell samples inside the Kibo laboratory module
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Apr 21, 2026

Astronaut Sophie Adenot processing blood stem cell samples inside the Kibo laboratory module

iss074e0503523 (April 21, 2026) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Sophie...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples of heart stem cells and bacteria that cause pneumonia
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Apr 23, 2026

Astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples of heart stem cells and bacteria that cause pneumonia

iss074e0518242 (April 23, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir processes samples...

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NASA image: jsc2026e034361
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Apr 28, 2026

jsc2026e034361

jsc2026e034361 (April 28, 2026) --- Air sample kit and canisters are seen that collect ambient and alveolar samples...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples of heart stem cells and bacteria
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Apr 23, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir processes samples of heart stem cells and bacteria

iss074e0518253 (April 23, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir processes samples...

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NASA image: SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator
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Nov 9, 2023

SPHEREx V-Groove Radiator

Amelia Quan, the mechanical integration lead for NASA's SPHEREx mission, is seen with a V-groove radiator, a piece...

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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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