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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 Recovery
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Apr 11, 2026

Artemis II Recovery

Janet Petro, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, speaks to the crew of USS John P. Murtha, NASA Landing and...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)
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Nov 3, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5)

Melissa Jones, far right, Landing and Recovery director with the Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Complete
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Dec 7, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Complete

The Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) team celebrate a successful test during a gathering hosted by the Ground...

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NASA image: Artemis II Flight Readiness Review
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Mar 11, 2026

Artemis II Flight Readiness Review

From left, Cliff Lanham, deputy manager, Exploration Ground Systems; Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, launch director,...

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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: KSC-2009-1425
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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) takes part...

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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: Mission Control Center (MCC) View - Apollo 13 Splashdown - MSC
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Apr 17, 1970

Mission Control Center (MCC) View - Apollo 13 Splashdown - MSC

S70-35145 (17 April 1970) --- Overall view of Mission Operations Control Room in Mission Control Center at the...

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NASA image: Mission Control Center (MCC) View - Apollo 13 Splashdown - MSC
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Feb 24, 2012

Mission Control Center (MCC) View - Apollo 13 Splashdown - MSC

S70-35145 (17 April 1970) --- Overall view of Mission Operations Control Room in Mission Control Center at the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Briefing from JSC
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Aug 5, 2022

Artemis I Mission Briefing from JSC

Melissa Jones, NASA Landing and Recovery Director for Exploration Ground Systems, participates in an Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Briefing from JSC
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Aug 5, 2022

Artemis I Mission Briefing from JSC

Melissa Jones, NASA Landing and Recovery Director for Exploration Ground Systems, participates in an Artemis I...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5312
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Jul 8, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch controllers wave their STS-135 shuttle launch team member flags and cheer in Firing...

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NASA image: Artemis II Recovery
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Apr 11, 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: NASA Leadership Tours KSC
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Jul 28, 2021

NASA Leadership Tours KSC

NASA Chief of Test, Launch and Recovery Operations, Jeremy Graeber, right, speaks to NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Landing Preparations
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Apr 18, 2025

Expedition 72 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Jay Marschke, listens during a meeting with NASA, Roscosmos,...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Landing Preparations
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Apr 4, 2024

Expedition 70 Landing Preparations

NASA Director for Human Space Flight Programs, Russia, Mark Thiessen, talks about NASA’s readiness for the landing...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

Melissa Jones, right, Landing and Recovery director with NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

Melissa Jones, left, Landing and Recovery director with NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program...

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NASA image: Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou
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Oct 22, 2016

Orion Underway Recovery Test 5 (URT-5) Trip - "Genius in the Hou

Visitors talk to representatives from NASA’s Ground Systems Development and Operations Program (GSDO) at the Reuben...

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NASA image: Artemis I Mission Management Briefing
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Aug 27, 2022

Artemis I Mission Management Briefing

From left, Megan Cruz, NASA Communications; Mike Sarafin, Artemis mission manager, NASA Headquarters; Charlie...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP1701
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Nov 14, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In a special presentation, ISS International Partners donate funds to the Combined...

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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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