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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: Mapping Potassium
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Apr 16, 2015

Mapping Potassium

During the first year of NASA MESSENGER orbital mission, the spacecraft GRS instrument measured the elemental...

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NASA image: A Chain of Impact Craters on Callisto
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Dec 18, 1997

A Chain of Impact Craters on Callisto

A portion of a chain of impact craters on Jupiter's moon Callisto is seen in this image taken by the Galileo...

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NASA image: NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing
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Dec 20, 2023

NASA's COLDArm in Thermal Vacuum Testing

Engineers and technicians prepare NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system for testing...

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NASA image: NASA JPL'S ORCAA Field Work in Alaska
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Jul 31, 2024

NASA JPL'S ORCAA Field Work in Alaska

A group of researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and other institutions spent two weeks on a glacier in...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-A79-7093
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Jul 9, 1979

ARC-1979-A79-7093

Range : 225,000 kilometers (140,625 miles) This image of the Jovian moon Europa was taken by Voyager 2 along the...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with glassy material
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Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 stereo view showing lump of surface powder with glassy material

AS11-45-6704 (20 July 1969) --- An Apollo stereo view showing a close-up of a small lump of lunar surface powder...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming
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Nov 14, 2023

NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming

These photos show how teams moved and prepared a liquid hydrogen tank for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming
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Nov 21, 2023

NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming

These videos show how teams moved and prepared a liquid hydrogen tank for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming
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Nov 14, 2023

NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming

These photos show how teams moved and prepared a liquid hydrogen tank for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming
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Nov 14, 2023

NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming

These photos show how teams moved and prepared a liquid hydrogen tank for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for...

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NASA image: NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming
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Nov 14, 2023

NASA Rocket Liquid Hydrogen Tank Moved for Priming

These photos show how teams moved and prepared a liquid hydrogen tank for the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6752
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Sep 6, 2011

KSC-2011-6752

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) prelaunch news conference is held in the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6753
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Sep 6, 2011

KSC-2011-6753

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – News media participate in the Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory (GRAIL) prelaunch news...

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NASA image: An Unusual View: MISR sees the Moon
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Aug 17, 2017

An Unusual View: MISR sees the Moon

The job of the Multiangle Imaging SpectroRadiometer (MISR) instrument on NASA's Terra satellite is to view Earth....

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Captures Mars, Phobos, and Deimos
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Jul 24, 2025

Europa Clipper Captures Mars, Phobos, and Deimos

NASA's Europa Clipper captured this infrared image of the heat radiation from Mars and its moons Phobos (closest to...

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NASA image: Astrobotic's Lander Encapsulation
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Nov 21, 2023

Astrobotic's Lander Encapsulation

Ahead of launch as part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar...

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NASA image: Rainbow over Pad 39B
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Jun 12, 2022

Rainbow over Pad 39B

A full rainbow is in view over the Launch Complex 39B area at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 12,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter 2 Roll into VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout &
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Jun 3, 2022

Crawler Transporter 2 Roll into VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout &

With all of the work platforms retracted, NASA’s Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher...

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NASA image: Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B
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Sep 15, 2022

Artemis I SLS at Launch Complex 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher on Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter Roll to VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout
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Mar 11, 2022

Crawler Transporter Roll to VAB for Artemis I WDR Rollout

Engineers and technicians drive the crawler-transporter 2 along the crawlerway toward the Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Artemis I Rocket Beauty Shots
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Jun 29, 2022

Artemis I Rocket Beauty Shots

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher at Launch Pad 39B at...

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NASA image: Artemis I at Pad 39B
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Apr 21, 2022

Artemis I at Pad 39B

A view of the Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft on Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis II CTV Demo
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May 11, 2022

Artemis II CTV Demo

Several concept designs for Artemis crew transportation vehicles (CTV) are lined up in the transfer aisle of the...

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NASA image: CLPS PM-1 Astrobotic/ULA Rollout for Launch
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Jan 5, 2024

CLPS PM-1 Astrobotic/ULA Rollout for Launch

On Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket carrying Astrobotic’s Peregrine lunar lander is...

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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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