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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: CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Rover Getting Prepped for Testing

An engineer prepares a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team of engineers participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) on...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team of engineers participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) on...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

Janine Captain, left, and Jackie Quinn participate in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining...

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NASA image: CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing
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Oct 24, 2023

CADRE Team Preps Flight Model for Thermal Testing

Engineers prepare a small rover – part of NASA's CADRE (Cooperative Autonomous Distributed Robotic Exploration)...

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NASA image: MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation
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Nov 2, 2023

MSOLO PRIME-1 Simulation

A team of engineers participates in simulation training for the Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) on...

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NASA image: Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)
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Dec 5, 2022

Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

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NASA image: Human Research Obstacle Course B-roll
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Apr 22, 2026

Human Research Obstacle Course B-roll

A compilation video of NASA astronauts completing various tasks in the agency’s Mockup and Training facility at the...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility

Tours were given of the In Space Propulsion Facility (ISP). NASA’s Facility is the world’s only high altitude test...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility.
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Tour of the In Space Propulsion Facility.

Tours were given of the In Space Propulsion Facility (ISP). NASA’s Facility is the world’s only high altitude test...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3834
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3832
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 19, 1982

Around Marshall

The Space Platform was first conceived as a launching site for deep space exploration. The original idea was to...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3831
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3830
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3829
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Nov 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Parachute Refurbishment Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the process of...

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NASA image: Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands
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Sep 11, 2024

Orion Technical Visit and Artemis II All Hands

Tours were given of the In Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) in Sandusky, OH at Neil Armstrong Test Facility. NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4165
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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Rob Mueller Kennedy's chief of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony

From left, NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Deputy Manager Jeremy Parsons, EGS Manager Mike Bolger, Artemis I...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos

Members of the Artemis I launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos

Members of the Artemis I launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 2 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos
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Aug 12, 2022

Artemis I Award Certification Ceremony Group Photos

Members of the Artemis I launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 2 of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch Control...

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NASA image: Perseverance Twin Drives Into the Mars Yard
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Sep 14, 2020

Perseverance Twin Drives Into the Mars Yard

The full-scale engineering model of NASA's Perseverance rover has put some dirt on its wheels. This vehicle system...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Deploys Its Solar Arrays After Testing
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Sep 11, 2024

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Deploys Its Solar Arrays After Testing

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft sits in a clean room in August 2024 after undergoing environmental testing at...

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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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