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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: Tropical Cyclone Glenda in the Indian Ocean
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Cyclone Glenda in the Indian Ocean

Tropical Cyclone Glenda took a five day tour of the Southern Indian Ocean in late February, 2015. The storm formed...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Director
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Director

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean
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Apr 17, 1970

Apollo 13 spacecraft splashdown in the South Pacific Ocean

S70-35644 (17 April 1970) --- The Apollo 13 Command Module (CM) splashes down and its three main parachutes...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors work the flight deck on USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force teams...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors inspect the flight deck on USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

U.S. Navy sailors onboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) pull a tow line from the USNS Guadalupe replenishment ship to...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

The USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) replenishment oiler prepares to refuel USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) as NASA, U.S. Navy,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery Preparations
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II Recovery Preparations

A member of USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) gets ready to fire a line over to the USNS Guadalupe so they may refuel at...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 10, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Lilian Villarreal, Artemis II landing and recovery director for Exploration Ground Systems at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon above the Pacific Ocean
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Jan 16, 2026

Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon above the Pacific Ocean

iss074e0089803 (Jan. 16, 2026) --- Earth's thin blue atmosphere traces the planet's horizon as the sun's glint beams...

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NASA image: Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica as seen from the Apollo 4 unmanned spacecraft
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Nov 9, 1967

Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica as seen from the Apollo 4 unmanned spacecraft

AS04-01-750 (9 Nov. 1967) --- Atlantic Ocean, Antarctica, looking west, as photographed from the Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: SWOT Orbiting Earth (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Orbiting Earth (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite with solar arrays fully deployed....

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NASA image: New Look at Gravity Data Sheds Light on Ocean and Climate
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Aug 27, 2009

New Look at Gravity Data Sheds Light on Ocean and Climate

This map shows changes in ocean bottom pressure measured by NASA Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment.

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist signs an Artemis II flag, as CSA (Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, commander of the Artemis II mission points to the NASA logo and American flag on the...

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NASA image: Bahama Banks, Tongue of the Ocean, Bahamas
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Jan 19, 1993

Bahama Banks, Tongue of the Ocean, Bahamas

STS054-152-102 (13-19 Jan. 1993) --- This is a south-looking, wide angle view of the northern Bahamas, featuring the...

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NASA image: SWOT Satellite With Solar Arrays in Full View (Illustration)
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Satellite With Solar Arrays in Full View (Illustration)

This illustration depicts the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite with solar arrays fully deployed....

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NASA image: SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level
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Jun 27, 2023

SWOT Measures Tuvalu Sea Level

The recently launched Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission collected data on sea levels around two of...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over California
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May 23, 2013

Artist Concept of U.S.-European Jason-3 Ocean Altimetry Satellite over California

Artist concept of the U.S.-European Jason-3 spacecraft over the California coast. Jason-3 will precisely measure the...

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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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