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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: Moon's Farside in the Foreground, Earth Beyond
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Apr 6, 2026

Moon's Farside in the Foreground, Earth Beyond

art002e015228 (April 6, 2026) - Seen from behind the Moon during Artemis II, the Moon and Earth align in the same...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir replaces components on a new exercise device
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Apr 15, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir replaces components on a new exercise device

iss074e0490818 (April 15, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir works inside the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir work on the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device
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Apr 15, 2026

Astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir work on the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device

iss074e0490824 (April 15, 2026) --- NASA astronauts Chris Williams and Jessica Meir, both Expedition 74 flight...

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NASA image: Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended
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Aug 11, 2001

Payload bay in low light condition, the APAS alignment ring is extended

STS105-E-5037 (11 August 2001) --- One of the STS-105 crew members on the flight deck of the Earth-orbiting Space...

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NASA image: Oti Fossae
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Jul 14, 2023

Oti Fossae

The linear features in the bottom half of this VIS image are called Oti Fossae. Oti Fossae is located on the eastern...

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NASA image: Arsia Mons Flank
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Mar 7, 2023

Arsia Mons Flank

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

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NASA image: Lunar Take Off Simulator
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Jul 7, 1961

Lunar Take Off Simulator

Lunar Take Off Simulator: This simulator is used by scientists at the Langley Research Center ... to help determine...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00227
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Aug 8, 2005

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MISSION CONTROL: And, Discovery Houston, with the big picture. EILEEN COLLINS: We're ready for the big picture....

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-088891 (5 Aug. 2014) --- Thunderheads near Borneo, Indonesia are featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Arsia Mons
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Nov 2, 2022

Arsia Mons

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons
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Dec 26, 2017

Investigating Mars: Arsia Mons

The three large aligned Tharsis volcanoes are Arsia Mons, Pavonis Mons and Ascreaus Mons (from south to north)....

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Nov 8, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

This image shows the western part of the smaller summit caldera on Pavonis Mons. On this side of the caldera is a...

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NASA image: Meanders in Ridge Form in the Zephyria Region
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Nov 5, 2015

Meanders in Ridge Form in the Zephyria Region

In this image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft, an ancient sinuous meandering river system is...

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NASA image: Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS
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Jun 29, 2022

Nine-Paneled Mirror for ASTHROS

The mirror on NASA's Astrophysics Stratospheric Telescope for High Spectral Resolution Observations at...

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NASA image: Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons
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Nov 6, 2017

Investigating Mars: Pavonis Mons

his image shows part of the eastern flank of Pavonis Mons. Surface lava flows run down hill from the upper left of...

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NASA image: Orion SAW Install
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Mar 3, 2025

Orion SAW Install

Technicians install four solar array wings on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Nov 1, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

Aligned straight on with the red approach lights, the Orbiter Columbia (STS-52) glides toward Runway 33 of Kennedy...

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NASA image: Wind Erosion
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Dec 22, 2023

Wind Erosion

Today's VIS image shows a region of wind etched materials near the margin of Lucus Planum. In regions of poorly...

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NASA image: MSFC ALL HANDS MEETING WITH TODD MAY
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Sep 27, 2016

MSFC ALL HANDS MEETING WITH TODD MAY

TODD MAY, DIRECTOR OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, ADDRESSES THE WORKFORCE DURING AN ALL-HANDS MEETING SEPT....

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NASA image: STS-100 crewmembers prepare to train in NBL
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Dec 1, 2000

STS-100 crewmembers prepare to train in NBL

JSC2000-07391 (1 December 2000)--- Astronaut Chris A. Hadfield, representing the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), puts...

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NASA image: Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to  Launch Complex 39B
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Aug 31, 2018

Mobile Laucher Moves Toward EM-1 - Trek to Launch Complex 39B

A technician watches as the ignition overpressure water system pipe on the mobile launcher slowly aligns with the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3297
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Jun 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-2 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: Orion SAW Install
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Mar 3, 2025

Orion SAW Install

Technicians install four solar array wings on NASA’s Artemis II Orion spacecraft inside the Neil A. Armstrong...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1858
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Aug 10, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Technicians inside the Astrotech facility in Titusville, Florida, move the STEREO...

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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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