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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: Inspiring Women in Science: Claire Parkinson
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Claire Parkinson

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Colleen Hartman
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Colleen Hartman

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist
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Feb 3, 2020

Christina Koch: Space Station Scientist

jsc2019m001258 - After almost a year in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch is coming home. When Koch returns to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Endeavour (STS-47) climbed skyward...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Sep 12, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

A smooth countdown culminated in a picture-perfect launch as the Space Shuttle Orbiter Endeavour (STS-47) climbed...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Kennedy Space Center employees attend “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 3, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Expedition 10 Commander and NASA Science Officer Leroy Chiao, second from left, and Flight Engineer and Soyuz...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom moderates “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in Space” event at...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, addresses the audience at “The Legacy...

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NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

A walk-in experiment chamber for the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) is in view inside a...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Bear Ride, the sister of pioneering astronaut Sally Ride, speaks during “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First...

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

A woman photographs her two dogs during a Mars celebration event Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA...

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NASA image: 1400289
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Apr 17, 2014

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Marshall Center Director Patrick Scheuermann and Dr. Lisa Watson-Morgan talk to news media at the April 17 Marshall...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.
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Jul 8, 1994

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as the Space Shuttle Columbia lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at 12:43:00 p.m. EDT. On board are a crew of seven and more than 80 investigations developed by more than 200 scientists from 13 countries. The IML-2 complement includes materials science, bioprocessing, space and radiation biology, and human physiology experiments that will be carried out over the course of the 14-day flight. The commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-65 is Robert D. Cabana. James D. Halsell Jr. is the pilot; the payload commander is Richard J. Hieb; the three mission specialists are Carl E. Walz, Leroy Chiao and Donald A. Thomas. Dr. Chiaki Mukai, representing NASDA, the National Space Development Agency of Japan, is the payload specialist. Mukai becomes the first Japanese woman to fly into space.

NASA image: NG 15 Rollout
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Feb 16, 2021

NG 15 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft arrives at the Mid-Atlantic Regional...

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NASA image: VIPER Drill
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Oct 29, 2019

VIPER Drill

NASA is sending a mobile robot to the south pole of the Moon to get a close-up view of the location and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Answers Flathead Reservation, Lake County Student Questions Jan. 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Answers Flathead Reservation, Lake County Student Questions Jan. 26, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon (Raw Animations)
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Oct 25, 2019

NASA is sending a rover to hunt for water on the Moon (Raw Animations)

Silent animations of the VIPER rover for use by the media and others. About the size of a golf cart, the Volatiles...

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Apr 15, 1999

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The Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia sits outside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 1 after transfer from the...

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NASA image: MEXT Minister Tour
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Apr 12, 2024

MEXT Minister Tour

Nathan Varn, Program Director Orion Productions for Lockheed Martin, left, and Scott Wilson, NASA’s Division Chief,...

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NASA image: Meet the Artemis Astronauts
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Dec 11, 2020

Meet the Artemis Astronauts

Through the Artemis program NASA and a coalition of international partners will return to the Moon to learn how to...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Feb. 7, 2023
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Feb. 7, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Panel Discussion
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Jun 15, 2015

Sally Ride Panel Discussion

Tam O’Shaughnessy, center (on the monitor), speaks during “The Legacy of Sally Ride: The First American Woman in...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The second International Microgravity Laboratory-2 (IML-2) is off to an ontime start as...

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