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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 2021 Astronaut Candidate Announcement at Ellington Field. Photo Date: December 6, 2021. Location: Ellington...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson
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Jul 23, 2024

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson

jsc2024e044936 (July 9, 2007) --- NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson poses for a photo in a studio at NASA’s Johnson...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins
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Apr 28, 2021

NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins

We are heartbroken to share that astronaut Michael Collins, the command module pilot of the historic Apollo 11...

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Dec 3, 2021

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Astronaut Candidate Class of 2021. Photo Date: December 3, 2021. Location: JSC Mall. Photographer: Robert Markowitz

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NASA image: The First Graduating Class of Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – January 10, 2020
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Jan 10, 2020

The First Graduating Class of Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – January 10, 2020

The first graduating class of Artemis astronauts, getting ready to Green Run our SLS rocket, and intriguing...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)
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Jul 28, 2020

NASA Astronauts on Mars (Illustration)

NASA astronauts on Mars in this illustration. https://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA24031

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain smiles and high fives SpaceX employees
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain smiles and high fives SpaceX employees

jsc2025e011329 (Feb. 24, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission Anne McClain smiles...

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NASA image: The Universe is Calling Apply to Be a NASA Astronaut
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Mar 5, 2024

The Universe is Calling Apply to Be a NASA Astronaut

We’re recruiting for our next class of NASA astronauts. Selected candidates could fly on Artemis missions to the...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Anne McClain places Crew-10 mission sticker
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA astronaut Anne McClain places Crew-10 mission sticker

jsc2025e011332 (Feb. 24, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and commander of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 mission Anne McClain places...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann in SpaceX Training
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Jun 13, 2022

NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann in SpaceX Training

NASA Astronaut Nicole Mann becomes familiar with the spacecraft and its displays during a training at SpaceX in...

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NASA image: Artemis Systems Are Ready to Fly Astronauts on This Week @NASA – March 10, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023

Artemis Systems Are Ready to Fly Astronauts on This Week @NASA – March 10, 2023

Artemis systems are ready to fly astronauts, a hot fire test of an Artemis rocket engine, and educating and...

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NASA image: Join NASA Astronauts on Mission Equity
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Jun 16, 2021

Join NASA Astronauts on Mission Equity

NASA has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to receive input from the public on NASA’s mission directorates’...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies
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Aug 3, 2024

NASA astronaut Mike Barratt collects and organizes medical supplies

iss071e414062 (Aug. 3, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt collects and...

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NASA image: A Milestone for an American Astronaut on the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 4, 2022
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Feb 4, 2022

A Milestone for an American Astronaut on the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 4, 2022

A milestone for a NASA astronaut, a plan for the future of the space station, and moving a step closer to an...

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NASA image: NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter
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Aug 6, 2024

NASA astronauts enter the Cygnus space freighter

iss071e462164 (Aug. 6, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Jeanette Epps and Matthew Dominick, both Expedition 71...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Adam Fuhrmann
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Adam Fuhrmann

jsc2025e076268 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Adam Fuhrmann...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Yuri Kubo at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Yuri Kubo at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076354 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Yuri Kubo was...

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NASA image: Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024

Advancing Moon Mobility for Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – April 5, 2024

Advancing Moon mobility for Artemis astronauts, getting ready for the total solar eclipse, and a milestone engine...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Ben Bailey at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Ben Bailey at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076266 (09/22/2025) --- NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate (ASCAN) Announcement Ceremony Photo Date: 09/22/2025...

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NASA image: NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates, pictured here in an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston are Nichole Ayers, Christopher Williams, Luke Delaney, Jessica Wittner, Anil M
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Dec 6, 2021

NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates, pictured here in an event at Ellington Field near NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston are Nichole Ayers, Christopher Williams, Luke Delaney, Jessica Wittner, Anil M

Photo Date: 2021-12-06 NASA announced its 2021 astronaut candidate class on Dec. 6, 2021. The 10 candidates,...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Imelda Muller at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Imelda Muller at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076362 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Imelda Muller...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Rebecca Lawler at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Rebecca Lawler at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076270 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Rebecca “Becky”...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Erin Overcash at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Erin Overcash at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076273 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Erin Overcash...

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NASA image: NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Imelda Muller at Announcement Ceremony
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Sep 22, 2025

NASA 2025 Astronaut Candidate Imelda Muller at Announcement Ceremony

jsc2025e076272 (09/22/2025) --- NASA announced its 2025 Astronaut Candidate Class on Sept. 22, 2025. Imelda Muller...

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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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