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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 Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: View of Yurchikhin during a session of EVA on Expedition 15
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Jul 23, 2007

View of Yurchikhin during a session of EVA on Expedition 15

ISS015-E-19123 (23 July 2007) --- Cosmonaut Fyodor N. Yurchikhin, Expedition 15 commander representing Russia's...

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NASA image: iss071e244162
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Jun 29, 2024

iss071e244162

iss071e244162 (June 29, 2024) --- The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above the Gulf of...

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NASA image: Orion Parachute System Test March 2018
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Mar 16, 2018

Orion Parachute System Test March 2018

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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NASA image: 8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF
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Aug 5, 2019

8-5-2019_Orion_PQM_WSTF

Propulsion test that simulates an abort-to-orbit scenario in which the spacecraft’s service module must place Orion...

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NASA image: iss038e021684
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Dec 27, 2013

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ISS038-E-021684 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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NASA image: iss038e021682
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Dec 27, 2013

iss038e021682

ISS038-E-021682 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 014

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: 180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 019
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Mar 16, 2018

180316 NASA QUICKLOOK 019

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: iss067e174422
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Jul 2, 2022

iss067e174422

iss067e174422 (July 2, 2022) --- The Nanoracks Bishop Airlock is pictured in the grips of the Canadarm2 robotic arm...

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NASA image: View of EAS as it moves away from the ISS during Expedition 15
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Jul 23, 2007

View of EAS as it moves away from the ISS during Expedition 15

ISS015-E-18967 (23 July 2007) --- An Early Ammonia Servicer (EAS) moves away from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module
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Nov 24, 1969

Apollo 12 Lunar Module pictured as seen from Apollo 12 command/service module

AS12-50-7328 (14 Nov. 1969) --- Apollo 12 Lunar Module (LM), still attached to the Saturn V third (S-IVB) stage, is...

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NASA image: iss038e021720
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Dec 27, 2013

iss038e021720

ISS038-E-021720 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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NASA image: STS-78 external tank documented after separation
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Jul 9, 1996

STS-78 external tank documented after separation

STS078-457-006 (20 June 1996) --- One of the first still pictures recorded by the crew members was this 35mm image...

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NASA image: UTC LIBERTY AND FREEDOM RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL
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Apr 14, 1981

UTC LIBERTY AND FREEDOM RETURN - SOLID ROCKET BOOSTER (SRB) - PORT CANAVERAL, FL

S81-31319 (14 April 1981) --- One of the STS-1 solid rocket boosters (SRB) is towed back to shore after landing in...

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NASA image: iss038e021686
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Dec 27, 2013

iss038e021686

ISS038-E-021686 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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Dec 27, 2013

iss038e021696

ISS038-E-021696 (27 Dec. 2013) --- Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kotov, Expedition 38 commander; and Sergey Ryazanskiy,...

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NASA image: Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test
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Sep 19, 2020

Boeing CST-100 Starliner Parachute Test

Boeing CST-100 Starliner’s forward heat shield jettisons from a test article during the vehicle’s final balloon drop...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00041
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Jun 8, 2007

KSC-07-S-00041

Following a perfect eight-and-a-half-minute ride to orbit, Atlantis' external tank is jettisoned. Atlantis is...

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NASA image: Astronaut James Lovell at his position in the Lunar Module
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Apr 14, 1970

Astronaut James Lovell at his position in the Lunar Module

AS13-59-8484 (April 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander, is pictured at his position in the Lunar...

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NASA image: JB5_0014
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Mar 16, 2018

JB5_0014

NASA successfully tested the Orion spacecraft’s parachute system on March 16, 2018 at the U.S. Army Proving Ground...

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NASA image: Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation
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Feb 22, 2025

Artemis II Orion Lift Pre Saw Installation

Technicians with NASA and Lockheed Martin operate a 30-ton crane to move NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft out of...

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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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