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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: Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record
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Jul 5, 2017

Voyager: Preparing the Golden Record

The Voyager 1 Golden Record is prepared for installation on the spacecraft in this archival image from 1977....

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NASA image: Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility
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Aug 24, 2010

Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center cut the ribbon Aug. 24 on a new, storm-resistant Records Retention Facility that...

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NASA image: A Record of Crustal Movement on Europa
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Dec 7, 1998

A Record of Crustal Movement on Europa

A Record of Crustal Movement on Europa

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NASA image: 2014: Warmest Year On Record
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Dec 8, 2017

2014: Warmest Year On Record

The year 2014 now ranks as the warmest on record since 1880, according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Nine of...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER
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Sep 12, 2023

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES RECORD BREAKING MISSION WITH PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions about...

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NASA image: 2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records
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Dec 8, 2017

2016 Climate Trends Continue to Break Records

Two key climate change indicators -- global surface temperatures and Arctic sea ice extent -- have broken numerous...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records officially designated NASA’s Crawler Transporter 2 as the heaviest self-powered vehicle,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records officially designated NASA’s Crawler Transporter 2 as the heaviest self-powered vehicle,...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records adjudicator Hannah Ortman shakes hands NASA’s Crawler Element Operations Manager John Giles...

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NASA image: Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event
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Mar 29, 2023

Crawler Transporter-2 Guinness World Record Event

Guinness World Records adjudicator Hannah Ortman shakes hands with Brett Raulerson, Jacobs TOSC Crawlers,...

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NASA image: SOCS Virtual Preproposal Conference-20240913 Meeting Recording
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Sep 13, 2024

SOCS Virtual Preproposal Conference-20240913 Meeting Recording

SOCS Virtual Preproposal Conference - 2024-09-13 Meeting Recording

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NASA image: Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015
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Dec 8, 2017

Analyses Reveal Record-Shattering Global Warm Temperatures in 2015

2015 was the warmest year since modern record-keeping began in 1880, according to a new analysis by NASA’s Goddard...

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NASA image: Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment
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Nov 22, 1972

Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment

S72-49482 (November 1972) --- The Optical Recorder of the Lunar Sounder Experiment (S-209) which will be mounted in...

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NASA image: Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 polar
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Mar 5, 2005

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 polar

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 polar

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NASA image: Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383
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Mar 5, 2005

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383

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NASA image: Magnetic Strips Preserve Record of Ancient Mars
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May 3, 1999

Magnetic Strips Preserve Record of Ancient Mars

Magnetic Strips Preserve Record of Ancient Mars

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NASA image: Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 vertical
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Mar 5, 2005

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 vertical

Record Drive Day, Opportunity Sol 383 vertical

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NASA image: Astronomers Set a New Galaxy Distance Record
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Dec 8, 2017

Astronomers Set a New Galaxy Distance Record

This is a Hubble Space Telescope image of the farthest spectroscopically confirmed galaxy observed to date (inset)....

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NASA image: Astronomers Set a New Galaxy Distance Record
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Dec 8, 2017

Astronomers Set a New Galaxy Distance Record

This is a Hubble Space Telescope image of the farthest spectroscopically confirmed galaxy observed to date (inset)....

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NASA image: 2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record
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Feb 6, 2019

2018 Was the Fourth Hottest Year on Record

2018 was the fourth hottest year in the modern record, part of a decades-long trend of warming. The record dates...

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NASA image: Rhea Record
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Mar 25, 2013

Rhea Record

The surface of Saturn moon Rhea bears witness to its violent history. Each crater seen here by NASA Cassini...

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NASA image: Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record
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Apr 29, 2011

Voyager Special Cargo: The Golden Record

This image highlights the special cargo onboard NASA Voyager spacecraft: the Golden Record. Each of the two Voyager...

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NASA image: NASA Snaps Picture of Eastern U.S. in a Record-Breaking "Freezer"
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Snaps Picture of Eastern U.S. in a Record-Breaking "Freezer"

NASA's Terra satellite captured an image of the snow-covered eastern U.S. that looks like the states have been...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023
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Sep 19, 2023

Expedition 69 Astronaut Frank Rubio Discusses Record Breaking Mission with Media - Sept. 19, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio of NASA answered questions and...

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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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