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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: James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Ma
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Sep 22, 2014

James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Ma

James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN)...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

A volunteer assists an eager participant at International Observe the Moon Night Oct. 28 at the U.S. Space & Rocket...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Volunteer Billy Hix with his telescope at International Observe the Moon Night. The event, hosted by the Planetary...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image:  Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis
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Mar 7, 2019

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, right, visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, speaks during a symposium commemorating a quarter-century...

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NASA image: DART’s Impact with Asteroid Dimorphos (Official NASA Broadcast)
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Sep 26, 2022

DART’s Impact with Asteroid Dimorphos (Official NASA Broadcast)

Date: Monday, Sept. 26 Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm ET Dr. Bobby Braun, Head of APL Space Exploration Sector, Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]
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Apr 27, 2020

NASA Science Live: Asteroid Close Approach [Episode 15]

NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is in charge of finding, tracking and monitoring near-Earth objects and...

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Members of the audience look on as Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, right, speaks with Dr....

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, right, speaks with Dr. Robert Farquar, an executive for...

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, right, speaks with Dr. Robert Farquar, an executive for...

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, right, speaks with Dr. Robert Farquar, an executive for...

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NASA image: First Comet Encounter
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Sep 9, 2010

First Comet Encounter

Dr. James L. Green, Director of Planetary Science at NASA, right, speaks with Dr. Robert Farquar, an executive for...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGod
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Sep 26, 2015

Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGod

Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 25, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates
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Sep 26, 2015

Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates

Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble...

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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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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