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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: Extreme Environments Rig
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Aug 13, 2013

Extreme Environments Rig

The Glenn Extreme Environment Chamber (GEER) simulates the extreme conditions found in space and tests many devices...

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NASA image: Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)
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Jan 17, 2017

Glenn Extreme Environment Rig (GEER)

NASA Glenn research engineers prepare our extreme environments chamber (GEER) for a test. GEER, which simulates the...

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NASA image: Extreme Closeup
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Apr 30, 2013

Extreme Closeup

Extreme Closeup

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NASA image: Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming
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Nov 8, 2013

Ask A Climate Scientist - Extreme Weather and Global Warming

Is the frequency of extreme weather events a sign that global warming is gaining pace and exceeding predictions?...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-010
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-006
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-002
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-011
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-007
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-008
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Sep 23, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-008

Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-005
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Sep 23, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-005

Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-012
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-001
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-003
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-004
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Sep 23, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-004

Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-009
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Sep 23, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-009

Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Extreme Weather [Episode 57]
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Extreme Weather [Episode 57]

As Earth’s climate changes, we’re seeing shifts in the intensity of events such as record-breaking heat waves,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Moments:  Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments  jsc2019m000717
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Sep 24, 2019

Astronaut Moments: Jessica Meir - Exploring Extreme Environments jsc2019m000717

Description: Astronaut Jessica Meir is no stranger to extreme environments. She’s studied penguins in Antarctica and...

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NASA image: Extremely Bright and Extremely Rare
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Aug 29, 2012

Extremely Bright and Extremely Rare

This image zooms in on the region around the first hot DOG red object in magenta circle, discovered by NASA...

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NASA image: Hubble Goes to the eXtreme to Assemble Farthest-Ever View of the Universe
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Goes to the eXtreme to Assemble Farthest-Ever View of the Universe

NASA image release September 25, 2012 Like photographers assembling a portfolio of best shots, astronomers have...

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NASA image: ETTF - Extreme Temperature Translation Furnace experiment
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Sep 23, 1996

ETTF - Extreme Temperature Translation Furnace experiment

STS79-E-5275 (16 - 26 September 1996) --- Aboard the Spacehab double module in the Space Shuttle Atlantis' cargo...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 29, 1992

Space Science

At Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) workers are installing the payload fairing around the Extreme...

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NASA image: GRC-2016-C-09960
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Oct 25, 2016

GRC-2016-C-09960

Glenn's Extreme Environment Rig, GEER Mass Spectrometer

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NASA image: The city lights of Barnaul in Siberia, Russia, contrast with the extreme winter landscape
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Jan 3, 2026

The city lights of Barnaul in Siberia, Russia, contrast with the extreme winter landscape

iss074e0044122 (Jan. 3, 2026) --- The city lights of Barnaul in Siberia, Russia, contrast with the extreme winter...

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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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