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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: Preparing to Dip
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Jun 15, 2004

Preparing to Dip

Preparing to Dip

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NASA image: Crew-5 prepares for their mission
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May 13, 2022

Crew-5 prepares for their mission

Roscosmos cosmonaut Anna Kikina, JAXA astronaut Koichi Wakata, and NASA astronaut Nicole Mann prepare for the...

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NASA image: Success and Preparation
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Apr 23, 2024

Success and Preparation

At 1:47 a.m. EST (6:47 UTC) on Nov. 16, 2022, NASA’s Orion spacecraft launched atop the Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Preparing For Antarctic Flights in the California Desert
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Dec 8, 2017

Preparing For Antarctic Flights in the California Desert

At first glance a dry lake bed in the southern California desert seems like the last place to prepare to study ice....

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NASA image: LADEE Preparations
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Dec 8, 2017

LADEE Preparations

NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft being prepared in the clean room at Wallops...

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NASA image: Opportunity Prepares for Egress
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Jan 30, 2004

Opportunity Prepares for Egress

Opportunity Prepares for Egress

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NASA image: Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars
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Sep 23, 2008

Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars

Preparation for Moving a Rock on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Preparing for Lights Out on Mars
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Sep 3, 2004

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars

JPL
NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 10, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Flight Opportunities Technologies
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Sep 11, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Flight Opportunities Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies
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Sep 12, 2018

UP Aerospace Preparing Rocket to Launch NASA Space Technologies

UP Aerospace employees preparing their SpaceLoft rocket to carry NASA technologies for testing in microgravity.

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NASA image: Preparing to Land Perseverance
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Nov 10, 2020

Preparing to Land Perseverance

To prepare the Perseverance rover for its date with Mars, NASA’s Mars 2020 mission team conducted a wide array of...

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NASA image: Orion's Preparations for Artemis II
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May 12, 2025

Orion's Preparations for Artemis II

The Orion Crew Module, also known as the Orion Environmental Test Article (ETA), returned to NASA’s Neil Armstrong...

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NASA image: Preparing for Artemis: NASA's Geology Training for Lunar Exploration
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Mar 26, 2025

Preparing for Artemis: NASA's Geology Training for Lunar Exploration

From the volcanic fields of Arizona to the lunar-like landscape of Iceland, NASA scientists are actively preparing...

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NASA image: NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification
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May 17, 2024

NASA B777 Prepares to Leave for Modification

The addition of a Boeing 777 to NASA's science fleet brings a large platform for the newest laboratory in the sky. A...

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NASA image: X-48B Flight Preparation
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Mar 19, 2010

X-48B Flight Preparation

NASA Dryden engineer Gary Cosentino prepares the X-48B for flight.

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NASA image: Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record

The Voyager 1 Golden Record is prepared for installation on the spacecraft in this archival image from 1977....

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NASA image: Skyray Preparations
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Mar 19, 2010

Skyray Preparations

NASA engineer Gary Cosentino communicates with fellow X-48B flight team personnel in preparation for another flight.

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NASA image: Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection
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Sep 10, 2008

Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection

Snow White Trench Prepared for Sample Collection

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NASA image: Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D
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Sep 3, 2004

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D

Preparing for Lights Out on Mars 3-D

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1981
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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1981

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Steve Swanson, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1982
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Mar 8, 2009

KSC-2009-1982

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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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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