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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: Expedition 66 Landing Preparations
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Mar 28, 2022

Expedition 66 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Recovery Forces meet at the Cosmonaut Hotel in Karaganda, Kazakhstan to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1426
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Jan 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Center Director Bob Cabana (center) and Deputy...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown
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Oct 14, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Pre-Splashdown

The SpaceX recovery ship Megan is seen in the Atlantic Ocean as NASA, ESA (European Space Agency), and SpaceX teams...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown
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May 6, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 Splashdown

From left to right, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthias Maurer, NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja...

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NASA image: Expedition 27 Landing
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May 23, 2011

Expedition 27 Landing

Recovery teams move a work stand around the Soyuz TMA-20 spacecraft immediately after it landed with Expedition 27...

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Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Feb 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep#371 Bringing Astronauts Home

Host (Leah Cheshier): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center,...

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NASA image: CFT Flag Raising
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Apr 25, 2024

CFT Flag Raising

From left to right, Courtney Stern, ground and mission operations recovery/rescue, NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The smiling Apollo 12 astronauts peer out of the window of the mobile quarantine facility aboard the recovery ship,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4611
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Dec 1, 2014

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SAN DIEGO, Calif. – U.S. Navy and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 8 salute Rear Admiral Fernandez L. "Frank" Ponds,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

The crew of USS John P. Murtha takes a group picture with Lakiesha Hawkins, acting deputy associate administrator...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Deniz Burnham is seen as she prepares to take part in practicing Artemis recovery procedures during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Lisa Seiler, Artemis Landing and Recovery deputy director, works inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of the NASA and Department of Defense recovery team work inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams practice Artemis recovery operations...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas is seen as he prepares to take part in practicing Artemis recovery procedures during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of the NASA and Department of Defense recovery team work inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Stan Love is seen as he prepares to take part in practicing Artemis recovery procedures during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams practice Artemis recovery operations...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams practice Artemis recovery operations...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 28, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

NASA astronaut Stan Love is seen as he prepares to take part in practicing Artemis recovery procedures during...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

The bridge of USS Somerset is seen as NASA and Department of Defense teams practice Artemis recovery operations...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Members of the NASA and Department of Defense recovery team work inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 29, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Lisa Seiler, Artemis Landing and Recovery deputy director, works inside the Landing Force Operations Center onboard...

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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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