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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: NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond
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Mar 28, 2022

NASA Explores the Moon and Beyond

NASA continues to forge ahead in humanity’s quest for knowledge as we explore the Moon and Mars. Through Artemis, we...

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NASA image: Explore our Home Planet and the Universe With NASA Podcasts
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Sep 30, 2022

Explore our Home Planet and the Universe With NASA Podcasts

Listen up! From long form interviews with astronauts and engineers to narrative shows that take you on a tour of the...

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NASA image: Another Partner for Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – May 5, 2023
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May 5, 2023

Another Partner for Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – May 5, 2023

Another partner for space exploration, a Mars experience right here on Earth, and a promising find outside our solar...

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NASA image: Women of NASA Drive Exploration and Discovery
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Mar 1, 2021

Women of NASA Drive Exploration and Discovery

March is Women's History Month. Women at NASA contribute every day to the success of our current missions and pave...

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NASA image: Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023
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Jan 13, 2023

Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023

Continuing a collaboration in space exploration, space station research heads back to Earth, and highlighting new...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, speaks during an...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Jason Crusan, Director of NASA's Advanced Exploration Systems Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, participate in a panel discussion during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers: Microgravity
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Explorers: Microgravity

It’s not rockets and satellites that make NASA soar. It’s people. NASA Explorers is a new digital series that takes...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left, and David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, right, participate in a panel...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station
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Mar 4, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station

jsc2019m001199 - Now that our researchers’ experiment is on the International Space Station, it’s time to test how...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, left, Phil McAlister, Director of NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, second from left, Phil McAlister, Director of...

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NASA image: NASA Explorer School
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA Explorer School

The NASA Explorer School-East Oktibbeha County School District team recently celebrated the start of its three-year...

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NASA image: Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019
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Aug 30, 2019

Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019

Celebrating contributions by women to space exploration, a spotlight on the leading role of women in our Artemis...

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NASA image: Looking to Power Surface Exploration on the Moon on This Week @NASA – June 24, 2022
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Jun 24, 2022

Looking to Power Surface Exploration on the Moon on This Week @NASA – June 24, 2022

Looking to power surface exploration on the Moon, new imagery from the surface of Mars, and our newest flight...

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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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