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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 Ascent Abort-2
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Aug 2, 2018

Orion Ascent Abort-2

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, listens as Orion AA-2 Crew Module Manager Dr. Jon Olansen discusses the...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout
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Apr 16, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-4 capsule and its booster rocket are raised into position at the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award

S88-31388 (8 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. (center), along with wife Louise, waves to a crowd outside...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Windows Testing Story
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May 9, 2019

Orion EM-1 Windows Testing Story

Mark Nurge, a physicist in Kennedy Space Center’s Applied Physics Lab, stands near a laser interferometer, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3134
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Apr 23, 2010

KSC-2010-3134

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Joint...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Dec 1, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4249
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Scott Wilson, right, shows the Orion ground test article to Charles Bolden, NASA...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout
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Apr 17, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-4 capsule and its booster rocket begin to roll to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc12
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Jan 5, 1999

KSC-99pc12

The first stage of a Boeing Delta II rocket is in position on the mobile tower (at right) at Launch Complex 17. At...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Jul 19, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in helicopter training in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Landing
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Oct 24, 2004

Expedition 9 Landing

An inflatable medical tent stands in the foreground of the Expedition 9 landing site, while an incoming Russian...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Nov 29, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1695
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Feb 28, 2013

KSC-2013-1695

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Media attending a pre-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. heard from...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout
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Apr 17, 2004

Expedition 9 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz TMA-4 capsule and its booster rocket begin to roll to the launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome on...

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NASA image: Recovery- Cooper smiles at recovery crew on Kearsarge
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May 16, 1963

Recovery- Cooper smiles at recovery crew on Kearsarge

S63-07852 (16 May 1963)--- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 9 (MA-9) mission, has a smile...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-22 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2021

SpaceX CRS-22 Liftoff

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the Dragon cargo capsule soars upward after lifting off from Launch Complex 39A...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

Expedition 9 Commander Gennady Padalka, left, NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke, center and Flight Engineer and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1694
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Feb 28, 2013

KSC-2013-1694

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Media attending a pre-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. heard from...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Preflight
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Mar 27, 2006

Expedition 13 Preflight

The Soyuz TMA-8 capsule was mated Monday, March 27, 2006 to its booster in preparation for the launch on March 30,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training
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Aug 29, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Training

Recovery teams participate in field rehearsals in preparation for the retrieval of the sample return capsule from...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, third from left, arrives at the Blue Origin facilities near the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Orion Ascent Abort-2
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Aug 2, 2018

Orion Ascent Abort-2

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, seated left, and NASA Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer, seated right...

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NASA image: Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 2
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Nov 24, 2022

Artemis I Outbound Powered Flyby Coverage - Part 2

Following liftoff aboard the Space Launch System on Nov. 16, the uncrewed Orion capsule flew behind the Moon and...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2
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Jul 26, 2023

Artemis II Orion Underway Recovery Test 10 (URT-10) - Day 2

Members of NASA’s Landing and Recovery team load a mannequin into the Crew Module Test Article (CMTA) during...

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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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