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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: Orion Return & De-servicing OTV Engineering Footage
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Jan 20, 2023

Orion Return & De-servicing OTV Engineering Footage

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NASA image: Spirit Reaches Out at JPL
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Jan 16, 2004

Spirit Reaches Out at JPL

Footage taken at the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory, or testbed, shows engineers practicing the deployment of...

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NASA image: Rover Rehearses Roll-Off at JPL
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Jan 15, 2004

Rover Rehearses Roll-Off at JPL

Footage from the JPL In-Situ Instruments Laboratory, or testbed, shows engineers rehearsing a crucial maneuver...

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NASA image: X-15 Documentary
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Feb 1, 2021

X-15 Documentary

X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room,...

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NASA image: Green Run Resource Reel 2021-01-16
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Jan 16, 2021

Green Run Resource Reel 2021-01-16

Teams from NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the Artemis I core stage on Jan. 16...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00121
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Nov 3, 2009

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An aerial video crew observed the October 28, 2009 Ares I-X test flight from a Cessna Skymaster aircraft positioned...

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NASA image: SSC_2021-03-18_Hot_Fire_B-roll_4_Views
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Mar 18, 2021

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Teams associated with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the first SLS core stage...

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NASA image: NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule
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Jun 23, 1959

NASA Photographer Prepares to Film a Mercury Capsule

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) photographer Arthur Laufman sets up a camera to film a Mercury...

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NASA image: Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal - Engines Gimballing - OTV Footage
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Jun 20, 2022

Artemis I Wet Dress Rehearsal - Engines Gimballing - OTV Footage

Artemis I SLS RS-25 Engines Gimballing During WDR 4

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NASA image: EXPEDITION 69-70 SPACE STATION CREW PREPARES FOR LAUNCH IN KAZAKHSTAN
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Sep 11, 2023

EXPEDITION 69-70 SPACE STATION CREW PREPARES FOR LAUNCH IN KAZAKHSTAN

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, the International Space Station’s Expedition 69-70 crew, Soyuz Commander...

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NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center 2024-2025 Highlight Reel
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Mar 18, 2025

Marshall Space Flight Center 2024-2025 Highlight Reel

A collection of work, facilities, and highlights at Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. Featured in...

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NASA image: 2021-03-18 Green Run 2 Resource Reel
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Mar 18, 2021

2021-03-18 Green Run 2 Resource Reel

Teams associated with NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) Program conducted a hot fire test of the first SLS core stage...

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NASA image: Replica of InSight's Arm Practices Scraping
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Oct 16, 2020

Replica of InSight's Arm Practices Scraping

This footage from Aug. 19, 2019, shows a replica of InSight scraping soil with a scoop on the end of its robotic arm...

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NASA image: Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
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Dec 13, 2009

Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-008732 (13 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (left), Expedition 22 commander; and Russian...

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NASA image: Restored Moonwalk Footage Release
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Jul 15, 2009

Restored Moonwalk Footage Release

Stan Lebar, former Westinghouse Electric program manager, left, talks about the Apollo era TV cameras such as the...

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NASA image: Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
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Dec 13, 2009

Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-008747 (13 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (left), Expedition 22 commander; and Russian...

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NASA image: To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I
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Dec 9, 2022

To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I

On November 16, 2022, NASA’s Artemis I mission began a new era of spaceflight testing systems that will take humans...

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NASA image: A Bird’s-Eye View: SLS Core Stage at Stennis
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May 21, 2021

A Bird’s-Eye View: SLS Core Stage at Stennis

NASA and contractor teams conducted Green Run testing of the first Space Launch System core stage on the B-2 Test...

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NASA image: jsc2020m000243_Expedition_64_LiveShots_B-roll_Kate-Rubins_200924
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Sep 24, 2020

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Training and previous mission footage of Expedition 63/64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins of NASA. Along with her...

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NASA image: Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22
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Dec 13, 2009

Williams and Suraev in the Node 2 during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-008741 (13 Dec. 2009) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (left), Expedition 22 commander; and Russian...

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NASA image: Restored Moonwalk Footage Release
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Jul 15, 2009

Restored Moonwalk Footage Release

NASA moderator Mark Hess, left, directs reporters' questions to former Westinghouse Electric program manager Stan...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Resource Reel – August 2023
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Aug 15, 2023

Space Launch System Resource Reel – August 2023

This resource reel shows major milestones for NASA’s mega Moon rocket, the SLS (Space Launch System). Following its...

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NASA image: Ascent - Landing Space Shuttle Orbiter Imagery
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Mar 29, 2012

Ascent - Landing Space Shuttle Orbiter Imagery

Space Shuttle orbiter landing imagery from Kennedy Space Center.

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NASA image: Expedition 63 Crew Launches to the International Space Station
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Apr 9, 2020

Expedition 63 Crew Launches to the International Space Station

Expedition 63 Soyuz Commander Anatoly Ivanishin of Roscosmos and Flight Engineers Ivan Vagner of Roscosmos and Chris...

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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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