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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: KSC-66P-0516
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Oct 21, 1966

KSC-66P-0516

CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. -- At Cape Kennedy Air Force Station in Florida, Gemini 12 pilot Edwin E. Buzz Aldrin Jr., seated...

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NASA image: Departure of the STS-76 shuttle Atlantis
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Mar 23, 1996

Departure of the STS-76 shuttle Atlantis

NM21-396-024 (23 March 1996) --- Backdropped against the blackness of space the Space Shuttle Atlantis was taken by...

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NASA image: Hubble Space Telescope photographed by Electronic Still Camera
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Dec 4, 1993

Hubble Space Telescope photographed by Electronic Still Camera

S61-E-008 (4 Dec 1993) --- This view of the Earth-orbiting Hubble Space Telescope (HST) was photographed with an...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: IOZ ESM Team Photos
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Apr 30, 2026

IOZ ESM Team Photos

NASA and its partners work on the solar array wings for the agency’s Artemis III Orion spacecraft on Thursday, April...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB
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May 12, 2026

Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB

NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) core stage for the Artemis III mission undergoes prelaunch processing inside High...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB
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May 12, 2026

Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB

From left, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Luke Delaney...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB
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May 12, 2026

Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB

NASA astronauts Luke Delaney, Jessica Watkins, Anil Menon, and Stan Love, along with CSA (Canadian Space Agency)...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB
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May 12, 2026

Commercial Crew-13 Astronauts in VAB

From left, CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Joshua Kutryk, along with NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins, Luke...

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NASA image: Earth Return Orbiter Infographic
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Apr 6, 2023

Earth Return Orbiter Infographic

The European Space Agency's (ESA) Earth Return Orbiter (ERO) would be the biggest spacecraft to ever orbit Mars. The...

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NASA image: Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Fetch Rover Approaching Sample Tubes (Artist's Concept)

This illustration shows a concept of what a rover fetching rock and soil samples on Mars for return to Earth could...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle Deploying Sample Container in Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Ascent Vehicle Deploying Sample Container in Orbit (Artist's Concept)

As part of a Mars sample return mission, a rocket will carry a container of sample tubes with Martian rock and soil...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062674 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062673 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062675 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22
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Feb 10, 2010

Space Shuttle Endeavour Arrival to the ISS during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-062672 (9 Feb. 2010) --- Though astronauts and cosmonauts often encounter striking scenes of Earth's limb,...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)
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Mar 1, 1974

OFFICIAL EMBLEM - APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP)

S74-17843 (March 1974) --- This is the official emblem of the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project chosen by NASA and the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Carl Meade mans pilots station during trajectory control exercise

STS064-22-024 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- With a manual and lap top computer in front of him, astronaut Carl J. Meade,...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Oct 9, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Back dropped against a blue and white Earth, the Space Shuttle Orbiter Atlantis was photographed by an Expedition 5...

MSFC
NASA image: Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Robotic Arm Transferring Tubes From Fetch Rover to Lander (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a robotic arm transfers samples of Martian rock and...

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Sample Return Lander Touchdown (Artist's Concept)

In this illustration of a Mars sample return mission concept, a lander carrying a fetch rover touches down on the...

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NASA image: Mars Ascent Vehicle Launching with Samples (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 10, 2020

Mars Ascent Vehicle Launching with Samples (Artist's Concept)

This illustration shows a concept of how the NASA Mars Ascent Vehicle, carrying tubes containing rock and soil...

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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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