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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: The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 
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Jun 28, 2024

The G-IV joins NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s fleet of airborne science aircraft 

In a series of baseline flights beginning on June 24, 2024, the G-IV aircraft flew over the Antelope Valley to...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1999

Microgravity

Line drawing depicts the location of one of three racks that will make up the Materials Science Research Facility in...

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NASA image: jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures
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Dec 31, 2019

jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures

It has been a busy year of science aboard the International Space Station. In November, we kicked off the 20th year...

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NASA image: 1000375
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Mar 8, 2010

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RHONDA LASH, A MATERIALS ENGINEER, PREPARES A SAMPLE CARTRIDGE FOR X-RAY. THE CARTRIDGE WAS TESTED ON THE MATERIAL...

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NASA image: Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Child Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendee views the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center...

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NASA image: GRC-2024-C-03604
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Apr 8, 2024

GRC-2024-C-03604

Event attendees view the eclipse. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center hosted a three-day...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes...

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NASA image: Total Solar Eclipse Fest
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Apr 8, 2024

Total Solar Eclipse Fest

Event attendees interact with one of the hands on science activities on April 8, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center...

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NASA image: NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning
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Aug 23, 2023

NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center hosted undergraduate students for the 2023 Student Airborne Research...

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NASA image: The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space
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Apr 18, 2021

The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space

We're doing science at 17,500 miles per hour! The International Space Station is a state-of-the-art microgravity...

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NASA image: ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission
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May 22, 2024

ER-2 aircraft expert handles liquid oxygen for airborne science mission

Francisco Rodriguez (aircraft mechanic) services liquid oxygen or LOX on the ER-2 during the Geological Earth...

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NASA image: Headline: G-IV Takes Flight
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Mar 18, 2025

Headline: G-IV Takes Flight

The G-IV aircraft lifts off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on March 18, 2025....

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NASA image: Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendee views and photographs the eclipse safely. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science...

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NASA image: Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

Viewing the Total Solar Eclipse

Event attendees view the eclipse. NASA Glenn Research Center and the Great Lakes Science Center hosted a three-day...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E8: 20 Years of Science
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Sep 9, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E8: 20 Years of Science

This season on NASA Explorers, you’ve seen what it takes to send science to the International Space Station through...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space
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May 16, 2021

Kate Rubins: Scientist in Space

During the past six months, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins has embodied what it means to be an International Space...

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NASA image: Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station
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Jul 25, 2019

Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station

Have a science or technology idea? Flying experiments on the International Space Station is a unique opportunity to...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission
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Jun 3, 2021

Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are ready for a big delivery of science experiments and...

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NASA image: jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research
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Feb 20, 2025

jsc2025e008857 - OSIRIS-REx Research

Ann Nguyen, co-lead author of a new paper that gives insights into the diverse origin of asteroid Bennu’s “parent”...

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NASA image: Space Station Research: Intersecting the Magical and the Technical
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Jun 23, 2019

Space Station Research: Intersecting the Magical and the Technical

At any given time, we have about 300 experiments being conducted aboard the International Space Station. Anne...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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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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