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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: First Imagery of Earth From Orion Spacecraft Nov. 16, 2022
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Nov 16, 2022

First Imagery of Earth From Orion Spacecraft Nov. 16, 2022

Timelapse and original footage of the first imagery and views received from the Orion spacecraft on Nov. 16...

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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: Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Nighttime Imagery Assists in Flossie Track

The enhanced capabilities of the Suomi NPP satellite's day-night band are really becoming clear, as was seen this...

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Nov 16, 2022

Imagery of Earth from Orion Spacecraft - Nov. 16, 2022

Coverage of the imagery and views received from the Orion spacecraft on Nov. 16 following liftoff of Orion atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00064
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Jul 5, 2011

KSC-11-S-00064

As the Space Shuttle Program draws to a close, this video looks at the important role imagery plays in safe shuttle...

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NASA image: NASAs IMAP Media Day Imagery
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Aug 28, 2025

NASAs IMAP Media Day Imagery

NASAs IMAP Media Day Imagery

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NASA image: CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery
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Aug 26, 2020

CUAVA-1 CubeSat Preflight Imagery

jsc2021e052205 (8/26/2020) --- A preflight imagery of personnel posing with the CUAVA-1 flight module prior to...

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NASA image: Orion_Spacecraft_Earth_Views_20221116
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Nov 16, 2022

Orion_Spacecraft_Earth_Views_20221116

Coverage of the imagery and views received from the Orion spacecraft on Nov. 16 following liftoff of Orion atop the...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Mar 17, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063274 (3/17/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063280 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063277 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation
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Dec 10, 2021

Preflight Imagery for the CARMEn Investigation

jsc2021e063278 (12/10/2021) --- Preflight imagery for the Characterizing Antibiotic Resistance in Microgravity...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Imagery Shows Hurricane Sandy Wind Flow
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Oct 29, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Imagery Shows Hurricane Sandy Wind Flow

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this imagery and data over Hurricane Sandy as the storm approached the U.S. east...

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NASA image: Rover Takes Its First Steps
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Aug 22, 2012

Rover Takes Its First Steps

This imagery is being released in association with NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission. This is a temporary caption...

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NASA image: Nailing Down Curiosity Landing Site
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Aug 7, 2012

Nailing Down Curiosity Landing Site

This imagery is being released in association with NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission. This is a temporary caption...

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NASA image: Radar view of China
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Nov 4, 2000

Radar view of China

The objective of NASA Shuttle Imaging Radar A SIR-A was to observe the Earth by use of radar imagery, acquire and...

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NASA image: SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina
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Aug 17, 2000

SRTM Radar - Landsat Image Comparison, Patagonia, Argentina

In addition to an elevation model of most of Earth landmass, NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission will produce...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Jan 6, 2026

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Aircraft mechanic Brian Harness, left, and mechanic Eric Apikian install a temporary aircraft window on a NASA...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 31, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Kelly Jellison, an avionics lead, installs a clip to secure wiring installed on a NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft on...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Jan 20, 2026

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

A NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft lifts off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Jan 20, 2026

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

A NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft lifts off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 31, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Scott Erickson, a quality assurance inspector, reviews installation of a temporary aircraft window on a NASA...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 18, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Manny Rodriguez, Gulfstream G-III aircraft crew chief, left, and Eric Apikian, aircraft mechanic, attach an...

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NASA image: NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II
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Dec 30, 2025

NASA G-III Prepares to Support Artemis II

Eric Apikian, an aircraft mechanic, vacuums a NASA Gulfstream G-III aircraft compartment after wiring was added for...

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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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