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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: How Did Life Begin on Earth | We Asked a NASA Expert
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Jun 30, 2023

How Did Life Begin on Earth | We Asked a NASA Expert

How did life begin on Earth? This is a fundamental question that is a driving force behind the study of...

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NASA image: How To Eat In Space
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Nov 26, 2025

How To Eat In Space

During their mission around the Moon and back, the Artemis II crew will need to be nourished inside their Orion...

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NASA image: How To Fly Orion
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Jan 28, 2025

How To Fly Orion

NASA’s Orion spacecraft is built to fly autonomously – and on the Artemis I mission, flew 25.5 days uncrewed around...

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NASA image: How Do Astronauts Practice Self-Care in Space?
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Apr 7, 2025

How Do Astronauts Practice Self-Care in Space?

Everyone needs a little self-care. But what’s that look like for astronauts orbiting 250 miles above Earth? See how...

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NASA image: How did I form?
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Apr 18, 2011

How did I form?

How did I form?

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NASA image: How to Find Water on the Moon
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Sep 24, 2009

How to Find Water on the Moon

How to Find Water on the Moon

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NASA image: How Warm is Mars?
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Jan 12, 2004

How Warm is Mars?

How Warm is Mars?

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NASA image: How Was Mercury Made?
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Sep 29, 2011

How Was Mercury Made?

How Was Mercury Made?

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NASA image: How Do Planets Get Their Names? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Jul 19, 2023

How Do Planets Get Their Names? We Asked A NASA Expert

How do planets get their names? With the exception of Earth, the planets in our solar system were named after Greek...

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NASA image: How Do Astronauts Exercise in Space?
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Jan 8, 2025

How Do Astronauts Exercise in Space?

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station typically exercise for two hours each day. From running to cycling...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: How To Dress For Space
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Mar 22, 2026

How To Dress For Space

Before the crew launches on the Artemis II mission to the Moon, they’ll suit up in a bright orange spacesuit called...

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NASA image: jsc2026m000047 How To Train For The Moon
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Mar 17, 2026

jsc2026m000047 How To Train For The Moon

Before the Artemis II crew journeys to the Moon inside the Orion spacecraft, they will spend countless hours...

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NASA image: How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket
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Apr 27, 2020

How to Make a Demo-2 Straw Rocket

On May 27th, 2020 NASA and SpaceX will be launching the first astronauts to the International Space Station from...

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NASA image: How to Locate the Newly Named Craters
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Dec 21, 2012

How to Locate the Newly Named Craters

How to Locate the Newly Named Craters

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NASA image: How Common are Mare Pit Craters?
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Jul 14, 2010

How Common are Mare Pit Craters?

How Common are Mare Pit Craters?

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NASA image: How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?
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Sep 21, 2012

How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?

How Does It Feel to Be On Top of the World?

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NASA image: How Will Deep Space Travel Affect Artemis Astronauts’ Health and Performance?
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Feb 5, 2026

How Will Deep Space Travel Affect Artemis Astronauts’ Health and Performance?

NASA wants to know: How will Artemis II astronauts adapt to Orion's living space? Select crew members will wear...

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NASA image: How Big is Space | We Asked a NASA Expert
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May 20, 2025

How Big is Space | We Asked a NASA Expert

How big is space? It’s one of the most mind-bending questions we can ask because the deeper we look, the more the...

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NASA image: How Phoenix Talks to Earth
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May 26, 2008

How Phoenix Talks to Earth

This image shows how NASA Phoenix Mars Lander stays in contact with Earth.

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NASA image: How Thick is the North Polar Ice Cap on Mars?
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May 15, 2008

How Thick is the North Polar Ice Cap on Mars?

How Thick is the North Polar Ice Cap on Mars?

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NASA image: Satellite Reveals How Much Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon's Plants
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Reveals How Much Saharan Dust Feeds Amazon's Plants

What connects Earth's largest, hottest desert to its largest tropical rainforest? The Sahara Desert is a...

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NASA image: Space and STEM - How Do You Fit In
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Oct 23, 2019

Space and STEM - How Do You Fit In

NASA hosted an interactive STEM discussion with senior leadership and young professionals at our Headquarters in...

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NASA image: How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4
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Jan 5, 2022

How Does Helium Make Stuff Cold_mp4

Helium is the element with the lowest boiling point. Find out how the James Webb Space Telescope uses this special...

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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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