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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: X59_B_LGD
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Aug 10, 2022

X59_B_LGD

Artist concept of the X-59 view of the back of the vehicle with the landing gears down.

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NASA image: Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth
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Nov 17, 2022

Mars Sample Return: Bringing Mars Rock Samples Back to Earth

NASA and the European Space Agency are developing plans for one of the most ambitious campaigns ever attempted in...

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NASA image: To Bennu and Back
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Sep 6, 2016

To Bennu and Back

NASA's latest New Frontiers mission, OSIRIS-REx, will venture to a near-Earth asteroid to discover clues about the...

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NASA image: Complete NASA Dryden Staff of 1996 for 50th anniversary, on back ramp of building 4800
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Sep 12, 1996

Complete NASA Dryden Staff of 1996 for 50th anniversary, on back ramp of building 4800

Complete NASA Dryden Staff of 1996 for 50th anniversary, on back ramp of building 4800

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NASA image: NASA's mobile launcher rolls back to Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building in preparation for the Artemis III mission.
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Apr 26, 2026

NASA's mobile launcher rolls back to Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building in preparation for the Artemis III mission.

NASA's mobile launcher rolls back to Kennedy's Vehicle Assembly Building in preparation for the Artemis III mission.

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success
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May 4, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson: A Look Back at Two Years of Success

Description: On May 3, 2021, Bill Nelson was sworn in as NASA Administrator. In two years, NASA made history and...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-3-4-back-left

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: NASA Aims to Land Astronauts Back on Moon in 5 Years
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Mar 26, 2019

NASA Aims to Land Astronauts Back on Moon in 5 Years

On behalf of the President, Vice President Mike Pence directed NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to accelerate the...

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NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-back-no-logo
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-back-no-logo

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station
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Feb 26, 2026

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station

iss074e0335132 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, packed with several tons of science experiments and...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station
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Dec 9, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station

iss074e0000116 (Dec. 9, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft—carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station
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Dec 9, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station

iss074e0000129 (Dec. 9, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft--carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights
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Feb 26, 1999

View of the Wake Shield Facility back dropped against the Southern Lights

STS060-09-024 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- As the Space Shuttle Discovery flew over a point between New Zealand and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper is assisted backing out of his spacecraft "Faith 7"
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May 22, 1963

Astronaut Gordon Cooper is assisted backing out of his spacecraft "Faith 7"

S63-07855 (16 May 1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. is assisted in backing out of his spacecraft "Faith 7"...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station
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Feb 26, 2026

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station

iss074e0334946 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, packed with several tons of science experiments and...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station
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Feb 26, 2026

A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft backs away from the International Space Station

iss074e0334823 (Feb. 26, 2026) --- A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, packed with several tons of science experiments and...

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NASA image: The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station
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Dec 9, 2025

The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft backs ways from the International Space Station

iss074e0000143 (Dec. 9, 2025) --- The Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft—carrying NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy: We’re Going Back to the Moon – and Staying
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Sep 9, 2025

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy: We’re Going Back to the Moon – and Staying

NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy speaks on America’s mission to lead in space travel: “We’re going back to the...

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NASA image: Orbiter "Enterprise" rides "piggy-back" atop NASA 747 carrier
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Sep 23, 1977

Orbiter "Enterprise" rides "piggy-back" atop NASA 747 carrier

S77-28649 (23 Sept 1977) --- The shuttle Orbiter 101 "Enterprise" sits atop the NASA 747 carrier aircraft in a...

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NASA image: Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993 photo was taken.
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Jan 14, 1993

Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993 photo was taken.

Marta Bohn-Meyer flew as a back-seat flight test engineer in this NASA T-38 mission support aircraft when this 1993...

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NASA image: STS-126/ULF2 Orbit 3 flight controllers on console. Cover WFCR, FCR-1 and all the back rooms.
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Nov 21, 2008

STS-126/ULF2 Orbit 3 flight controllers on console. Cover WFCR, FCR-1 and all the back rooms.

PHOTO DATE: 11-21-08 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 south - MCC SUBJECT: STS-126/ULF2 Orbit 3 flight controllers on console....

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NASA image: Orion Looks Back at Earth
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Apr 3, 2026

Orion Looks Back at Earth

art002e000180 (April 1, 2026) - This black and white image of Earth was captured by the optical navigation sensor on...

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NASA image: Looking Back at the Crater Rim
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Aug 6, 2012

Looking Back at the Crater Rim

This is the full-resolution version of one of the first images taken by a rear Hazard-Avoidance camera on NASA...

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NASA image: Mars Atmosphere Fights Back!
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Mar 26, 2024

Mars Atmosphere Fights Back!

HiRISE and the Context Camera (CTX, also on board the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter) are always on the lookout for new...

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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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