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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: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Dr. Douglas Matson, Tufts University, experimenting with an aero
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Oct 20, 2017

Dr. Douglas Matson, Tufts University, experimenting with an aero

Dr. Douglas Matson, Tufts University, experimenting with an aerodynamic levitator. Dr. Matson, along with students...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 19, 2007

International Space Station (ISS)

Eight days of construction resumed on the International Space Station (ISS), as STS-117 astronauts and mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts
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Dec 15, 2024

Artemis II Orion Spacecraft in FAST Cell for Final Checkouts

The Orion spacecraft for NASA’s Artemis II mission undergoes checkouts in the Final Assembly and System Testing...

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NASA image: Artemis II on Launch Pad
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Feb 10, 2026

Artemis II on Launch Pad

A side view shows NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft on mobile launcher 1 at...

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NASA image: STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch
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Jul 6, 2011

STS-135 Atlantis Prelaunch

Launch pad worker Chris Cassidy lays down grease on the tracks of the rotating service structure (RSS) on launch pad...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Lessons Learned Show

Mike Ciannilli, at left, the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, presents a certificate to...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch
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Sep 27, 2021

Landsat 9 Prepares for Launch

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket with the Landsat 9 satellite onboard is seen, Monday, Sept. 27,...

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NASA image: Gerst during EVA
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Oct 7, 2014

Gerst during EVA

ISS041-E-067002 (7 Oct. 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 41 flight engineer, participates in a...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission
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Apr 22, 2024

NASA's DC-8 Returns from Final Mission

The DC-8 aircraft returned to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703 in Palmdale, California, on April...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Launch
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Jun 8, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Launch

The Delta II rocket with it's Aquarius/SAC-D spacecraft payload is seen as the service structure is rolled back on...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 Media Day
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May 23, 2019

Apollo 11 Media Day

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to members of the news media at the NASA News Center on May 23, 2019. News...

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NASA image: Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training
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Dec 1, 1992

Astronaut Bernard Harris in life raft during WETF training

S92-50679 (Dec 1992) --- Using a small life raft, astronaut Bernard A. Harris Jr., mission specialist for the...

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NASA image: Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 15, 2023

Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert

When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E8: 20 Years of Science
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Sep 9, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E8: 20 Years of Science

This season on NASA Explorers, you’ve seen what it takes to send science to the International Space Station through...

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NASA image: Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  
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Jul 10, 2011

Mapping Sequence performed during the STS-135 R-Bar Pitch Maneuver  

ISS028-E-015098 (10 July 2011) --- This is one of a series of images showing various parts of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5236
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Sep 16, 2012

KSC-2012-5236

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, is parked on the apron of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS
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Mar 18, 2009

Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) S6 Truss Relocation OPS

S119-E-006588 (18 March 2009) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station’s robotic Canadarm2, the S6 truss...

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NASA image: STS-105 Expedition 2 Return
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Aug 23, 2001

STS-105 Expedition 2 Return

JSC2001-E-25826 (23 August 2001) --- Daniel T. Barry, STS-105 mission specialist, signs autographs for the assembled...

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NASA image: NASA 2022: The Future is Now
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Dec 31, 2021

NASA 2022: The Future is Now

Receiving the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope, sending the first uncrewed Artemis mission around...

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NASA image: Artemis II at LC 39B
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II at LC 39B

The Sun rises behind NASA’s Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft atop a mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Expedition 35 Docking
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Mar 29, 2013

Expedition 35 Docking

Expedition 35 back up crewmembers Sergei Ryazansky, left, and Michael Hopkins watched live video of Soyuz TMA-08M...

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NASA image: iss061e027751
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Nov 4, 2019

iss061e027751

iss061e028279 (Nov. 4, 2019) --- The U.S. Cygnus space freighter approaches the International Space Station carrying...

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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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