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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: Summer Intern works on the Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight
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Jul 6, 2017

Summer Intern works on the Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight

Advanced eLectrical Bus (ALBus) CubeSat: From Build to Flight A new CubeSat, launched Sunday, December 16, will test...

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NASA image: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Christina Koch
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Mar 12, 2019

5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Christina Koch

Engineering and physics degrees? Check. Previous work for NASA? Another check. Experience working at the South Pole...

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NASA image: Meet Raja Chari, Crew-3 Commander
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Feb 1, 2022

Meet Raja Chari, Crew-3 Commander

It’s not every day that an astronaut commands a new spacecraft on his first-ever spaceflight, but NASA’s Raja Chari...

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NASA image: jsc2022m000102_Samantha Cristoforetti Crew-4 Profile Full-SOCIAL
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Apr 27, 2022

jsc2022m000102_Samantha Cristoforetti Crew-4 Profile Full-SOCIAL

From an adventurous childhood in the Italian Alps to her trailblazing role as one of the first women in the Italian...

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NASA image: jsc2022m000098_Bob Hines Crew-4 Profile-SOCIAL
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Apr 27, 2022

jsc2022m000098_Bob Hines Crew-4 Profile-SOCIAL

It was an innate desire to explore that led Bob Hines into the Air Force, and now has him poised for his first trip...

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NASA image: Meet Jessica Watkins, Crew-4 Mission Specialist
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Apr 27, 2022

Meet Jessica Watkins, Crew-4 Mission Specialist

A belief that exploration expands the boundaries of who we are as people, and unites us all at the same time, is why...

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NASA image: Artemis II Core Stage Integration
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May 12, 2025

Artemis II Core Stage Integration

Teams with NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems have lifted and moved the gigantic core stage booster onto the Mobile...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Ah, That New Car Smell: NASA Technology Protects Spacecraft from Outgassed Molecular Contaminants
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Dec 8, 2017

Ah, That New Car Smell: NASA Technology Protects Spacecraft from Outgassed Molecular Contaminants

Goddard technologist Nithin Abraham, a member of the team that has developed a low-cost, low-mass technique for...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Lynda Barry Visits NASA Goddard

Cartoonist and professor of creativity Lynda Barry presented the benefits of creativity in everyday life as part of...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Scientist Ewan Crosbie has developed a mechanism for sampling actual cloud droplets in flight. Here he’s labeling...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

The R/V Atlantis houses sophisticated science laboratories, including rooms for computer use, “wet” work, chemical...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Atlantis crew load supplies and sundries for the upcoming 2016 NAAMES research cruise. --- The North Atlantic...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

The departure imminent, a port side team member prepares to attach the Atlantis gangway to a crane so it can be...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Scientist Ewan Crosbie peeks out of the side aft door of the plane as it slows to a stop in the hangar. Crosbie is...

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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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