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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 I Leaders Discuss Orion Return, Preview Recovery Operations Dec. 5, 2022
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Dec 5, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Discuss Orion Return, Preview Recovery Operations Dec. 5, 2022

Leaders from NASA present an overview of the return powered flyby (RPF) burn of the Orion vehicle on December 5....

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NASA image: Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery

art001e002143 (Dec. 5, 2022) - Solar array-mounted cameras capture close-up images of NASA's Orion Command Module...

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NASA image: Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery
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Dec 5, 2022

Flight Day 20 Pre-RPF Imagery

art001e002135 (Dec. 5, 2022) - Solar array-mounted cameras capture close-up images of NASA's Orion Command Module...

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NASA image: RPSF8
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex, view to the south, March 9, 1984

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NASA image: RPSF4
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction, February 8, 1983

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NASA image: RPSF2
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of Proposed RPSF Area, January 7, 1966

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NASA image: RPSF9
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Feb 1, 2010

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View of the VAB platforms in Assembly Area, July 7, 1966

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NASA image: RPSF5
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction showing steel frame, April 21, 1983

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NASA image: RPSF1
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of Proposed RPSF Area, November 9, 1964

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NASA image: RPSF11
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Feb 1, 2010

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View of VAB southwest wall in Assembly Area, July 6, 1966

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NASA image: RPSF6
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction view to the west, July 5, 1983

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NASA image: RPSF3
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of VAB Complex, with Proposed RPSF Area, March 21, 1979

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NASA image: RPSF7
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Feb 1, 2010

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Aerial View of RPSF Complex under construction view to the north, October 3, 1983

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Feb 1, 2010

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View of VAB north wall in Assembly Area, July 6, 1966

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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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