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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: Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.
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May 16, 2000

Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.

Mars Polar Lander Site Compared With Washington, D.C.

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NASA image: Goldman visits Washington, D.C.
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Mar 24, 2009

Goldman visits Washington, D.C.

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman (right) visited Washington, D.C,. last month, where he called on...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Washington, D.C.
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Washington, D.C.

This radar image of the Washington, D.C. area demonstrates the capability of imaging radar as a useful tool for...

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NASA image: ASTER Washington, D.C.
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Oct 6, 2000

ASTER Washington, D.C.

The White House, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Washington Monument with its shadow are all visible in this image...

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NASA image: Washington D.C. region, USA
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Jun 14, 1991

Washington D.C. region, USA

STS040-151-129 (5-14 June 1991) --- An image of a large format camera of Washington, D.C. and surrounding area. The...

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NASA image: The Artemis II Moon Mission Crew Visits D.C. on This Week @NASA – May 19, 2023
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May 19, 2023

The Artemis II Moon Mission Crew Visits D.C. on This Week @NASA – May 19, 2023

The Artemis II Moon mission crew visits D.C., another partner to land humans on the Moon, and preparing to get to...

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NASA image: Washington, D.C. USA
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Oct 13, 1984

Washington, D.C. USA

41G-40-071 (5-13 Oct. 1984) --- Washington, D.C. -- the nation's capital -- is at right center in this phtograph...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

Tammy Estapa and Wesley Oliver from Stennis Space Center assist young people visiting the Smithsonian Folklife...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

A visitor to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., examines a space shuttle main engine display...

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NASA image: Washington, D.C., located across the Potomac River from Arlington, Virginia
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Jan 19, 2026

Washington, D.C., located across the Potomac River from Arlington, Virginia

iss074e0150475 (Jan. 19, 2026) --- Washington, D.C., located across the Potomac River from Arlington, Virginia, is...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Secures Grant for Clean Energy Project
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Stennis Secures Grant for Clean Energy Project

NASA Energy Program Manager for Facility Projects Wayne Thalasinos, left, stands with NASA Stennis Sustainability...

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NASA image: jsc2015e005523
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Jan 20, 2015

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President Barack Obama greets First Lady's box guest Scott Kelly following President ObamaÕs State of the Union...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival
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Jul 3, 2008

Stennis Space Center goes to Washington Folklife Festival

Bryon Maynard (left), an aerospace technologist for Propulsion Systems & Tech in Stennis' Engineering and Science...

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NASA image: Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Sees Holiday Lights Brighten Cities - Washington, D.C., and Baltimore

City lights shine brighter during the holidays in the United States when compared with the rest of the year, as...

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NASA image: COLLIER TROPHY AWARD CEREMONY IN WASHINGTON D.C.
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May 13, 1988

COLLIER TROPHY AWARD CEREMONY IN WASHINGTON D.C.

Dr. John Klineberg accepts the Collier Trophy for NASA

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With WTOP Radio – Friday, February 20, 2026
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Feb 20, 2026

NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With WTOP Radio – Friday, February 20, 2026

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 74 flight engineer Chris Williams of NASA, discussed life and...

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NASA image: Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area
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Aug 15, 1973

Washington, D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area

SL3-83-166 (July-September 1973) --- A vertical view of the Washington D.C. and the Baltimore, Maryland area is seen...

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NASA image: A Spaceborne Perspective on the Red, White, and Blue
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Jul 2, 2001

A Spaceborne Perspective on the Red, White, and Blue

Philadelphia lies in the center of this image from NASA Terra satellite. Larger cities, including New York, Newark,...

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NASA image: Dr. Neil Gehrels
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Oct 1, 2015

Dr. Neil Gehrels

Dr. Neil Gehrels at a National Air and Space Museum event in Washington, D.C.

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0410-3
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May 1, 1986

ARC-1986-AC86-0410-3

XV-15 Tilt Rotor in flight by Jefferson Memorial, Washington D.C.

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NASA image: Space Station Crew Talks with WUSA-TV, Washington D.C., University of Maryland - March 6, 2024
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Mar 6, 2024

Space Station Crew Talks with WUSA-TV, Washington D.C., University of Maryland - March 6, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 70 Flight Engineers Michael Barratt and Jeanette Epps discussed...

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NASA image: Chesapeake Bay as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Chesapeake Bay as seen from STS-58

STS058-81-049 (18 Oct-1 Nov 1993) --- This view encompasses most of the large estuarine system of the Chesapeake...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch the address by President George W. Bush at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., stating his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan.
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch the address by President George W. Bush at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., stating his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch...

NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2019
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Earth Day 2019

Visitors explore NASA's exhibits at the Earth Day event on Monday, April 22, 2019, at Union Station in Washington,...

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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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