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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: More than 250 VIPs, news media and guests joined NASA, DLR, USRA and other SOFIA staff for the debut of the airborne observatory at NASA DFRC on June 27, 2007
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Jun 27, 2007

More than 250 VIPs, news media and guests joined NASA, DLR, USRA and other SOFIA staff for the debut of the airborne observatory at NASA DFRC on June 27, 2007

More than 250 VIPs, news media and guests joined NASA, DLR, USRA and other SOFIA staff for the debut of the airborne...

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NASA image: Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name on NASA's SOFIA 747SP on June 27, 2007
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Jun 27, 2007

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name on NASA's SOFIA 747SP on June 27, 2007

Erik Lindbergh, grandson of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, yanks the bunting to reveal the Clipper Lindbergh name...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 20, 2000

Microgravity

Cindy Barnes of University Space Research Association (USRA) at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center pipettes a...

MSFC
NASA image: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2016_0001: SOFIA/GREAT [O I] spectrum at 4.7 THz (63 μm) superimposed on a picture of Mars. Absorption line depth...

ARC
NASA image: NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's newly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP is pushed back from L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems hangar in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP aircraft sits outside a hangar...

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NASA image: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas
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Sep 25, 2006

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy 747SP shows off its new blue-and-white livery at L-3 Communications' Integrated Systems in Waco, Texas

NASA's freshly painted Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) 747SP is shown at L-3 Communications...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5717
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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro addresses attendees of the American...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5673
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses attendees of the American...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5674
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses attendees of the American...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5719
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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Education James Stofan, addresses attendees of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5714
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA International Space Station Assistant Associate Administrator Mark Uhran addresses...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5716
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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro addresses attendees of the American...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5675
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier addresses attendees of...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5676
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier addresses attendees of...

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NASA image: The German-built 100-inch telescope that is the heart of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is nestled in the SOFIA 747's rear fuselage
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Feb 2, 2006

The German-built 100-inch telescope that is the heart of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is nestled in the SOFIA 747's rear fuselage

The German-built 100-inch telescope that is the heart of NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy is...

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NASA image: NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Evaluates New Threats to Earth’s Ozone Layer

Scientists are closely monitoring positive signs of recovery of the Earth’s stratospheric ozone layer, which is...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5711
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After being presented with the 2010 Space Flight award from the American Astronautical...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5720
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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- SpaceX Vice President of Mission Assurance and Astronaut Safety Ken Bowersox addresses...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Dr. Alexander Chernov, of the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and based at Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5721
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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Senior Vice President and Deputy General Manager of Orbital Sciences Corp. Frank Culbertson...

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NASA image: SOFIA Science Imagery
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Sep 14, 2017

SOFIA Science Imagery

SCI2012_0003: SOFIA mid-infrared image of the planetary nebula Minkowski 2-9 (M2-9), also known as the Butterfly...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-5709
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Nov 16, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and International Space Station Program Manager Tetsuro...

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NASA image: NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope
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Aug 1, 2024

NEOWISE: Legacy of NASA’s Asteroid-Hunting Telescope

The NEOWISE mission, NASA’s asteroid-hunting space telescope, is retiring in summer 2024 after over a decade of...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007
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May 10, 2007

NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout flight near Waco, Texas on May 10, 2007

NASA's SOFIA airborne observatory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 safety chase aircraft during its second checkout...

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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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