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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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Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Norman Augustine, chair, listens to a speaker's presentation during the final meeting of the Human Space Flight...

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Sep 11, 2018

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science...

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Apr 3, 2019

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity, 3rd Edition

How does research on the International Space Station benefit life on Earth? Read the stories of innovative science...

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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Dr. Edward Crawley, Ford Professor of Engineering at MIT and co-chair, NASA Exploration Technology Development...

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Jun 16, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Norman Augustine, chair of the Human Space Flight Review Committee, makes a point during the first of several public...

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Jun 16, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Norman Augustine, chair of the Human Space Flight Review Committee, listens to a comment from the audience during...

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NASA image: Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Advancing Human Health: Space Station Benefits

Researchers from around the world use the International Space Station to address complex human health problems on...

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Jul 25, 2022

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity 2022

The 2022 edition of the International Space Station Benefits for Humanity publication is now available. This updated...

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Aug 12, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Former astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, left, confers with Norman Augustine, chair, prior to the start of the final meeting...

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Dec 7, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Former astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, left, confers with Norman Augustine, chair, prior to the start of the final meeting...

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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Dr. Wanda Austin, president and CEO of the Aerospace Corp., left, asks a question during the final meeting of the...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Copies of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee report are seen in the foreground of Chairman of the U.S....

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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Bohdan Bejmuk, chair, Constellation program Standing Review Board, and former manager of the Boeing Space Shuttle...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee member Ed Crawley answers a reporter's question during a press conference...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Copies of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee report are seen at a press conference where the committee...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman Augustine answers a reporters question during a press...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee member Ed Crawley, right, answers a reporter's question during a press...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman Augustine, center, listens to reporters questions...

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Oct 21, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee Report

NASA Public Affairs Officer Doc Mirelson, left, and Chairman of the U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee Norman...

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Jun 16, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Norman Augustine, chair of the Human Space Flight Review Committee, front center, is joined by other members of the...

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Jun 16, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., at podium, addresses members of the Human Space Flight Review Committee, Wednesday,...

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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Members of the Human Space Flight Review Committee from left, Jeffrey Greason, Dr. Christopher Chyba, Dr. Leroy...

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Aug 11, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Members of the Human Space Flight Review Committee from left, Jeffrey Greason, Dr. Christopher Chyba, Dr. Leroy...

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Jun 16, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Douglas R. Cooke, Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, at podium, addresses the...

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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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