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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: OSIRIS-REx Touches Asteroid Bennu
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Oct 21, 2020

OSIRIS-REx Touches Asteroid Bennu

Captured on Oct. 20, during the OSIRIS-REx mission’s Touch-And-Go (TAG) sample collection event, this series of 82...

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NASA image: Astronaut Touches Hubble Animation
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Aug 22, 2008

Astronaut Touches Hubble Animation

Animation of astronaut's gloved hand touches the side of the Hubble Space Telescope. Reflected in the telescope's...

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NASA image: Curiosity Touching Down, Artist Concept
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Oct 3, 2011

Curiosity Touching Down, Artist Concept

This artist concept depicts the moment that NASA Curiosity rover touches down onto the Martian surface. The Mars...

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NASA image: NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Explores the Carina Nebula by Touch

Release Date March 30, 2010 The raised arcs, lines, dots, and other markings in this 17-by-11-inch Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Finishing Touches for Space Infrared Telescope Facility SIRTF
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Mar 19, 2003

Finishing Touches for Space Infrared Telescope Facility SIRTF

Technicians put final touches on NASA Space Infrared Telescope Facility at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Sunnyvale,...

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NASA image: A Commercial Lander Touches Down on the Moon on This Week @NASA – February 23, 2024
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Feb 23, 2024

A Commercial Lander Touches Down on the Moon on This Week @NASA – February 23, 2024

A commercial lander touches down on the Moon, discussing the science on the space station, and preparing for the...

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NASA image: A Touch of History for Asteroid Sample Return Mission on This Week @NASA October 23, 2020
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Oct 23, 2020

A Touch of History for Asteroid Sample Return Mission on This Week @NASA October 23, 2020

A touch of history for our first asteroid sample return mission, a safe return from the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: GT-9A - RECOVERY - TOUCH DOWN
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Jun 6, 1966

GT-9A - RECOVERY - TOUCH DOWN

S66-34115 (6 June 1966) --- The 72-hour, 21-minute Gemini-9A spaceflight is concluded as the Gemini spacecraft, with...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: New Discoveries from Our Mission to Touch the Sun [Episode 12]
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Dec 4, 2019

NASA Science Live: New Discoveries from Our Mission to Touch the Sun [Episode 12]

In this episode of NASA Science Live we're taking you on a journey with NASA's mission to touch the Sun - Parker...

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NASA image: F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway
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Apr 14, 1998

F-15 ACTIVE touches down on Edwards AFB runway

The F-15 ACTIVE touches down on the Edwards runway following its April 14, 1998 flight. The nose is high while the...

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NASA image: Perseverance Touches Down on Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Touches Down on Mars (Illustration)

An illustration of NASA's Perseverance rover landing safely on Mars. Hundreds of critical events must execute...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111
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Jun 19, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International...

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NASA image: NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base following a pilot checkout flight
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Oct 29, 2004

NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base following a pilot checkout flight

NASA's converted YO-3A observation plane, now used for acoustics research, touches down at Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy touches down at Moffett Field, Calif., for its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008
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Jan 14, 2008

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy touches down at Moffett Field, Calif., for its first visit to NASA Ames Research Center, Jan. 14, 2008

NASA's Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy touches down at Moffett Field, Calif., for its first visit...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111
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Jun 19, 2002

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-111

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down on the runway at Edwards Air Force Base, California to conclude International...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on lakebed runway 23 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to conclude the first orbital shuttle mission
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Apr 14, 1981

The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on lakebed runway 23 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to conclude the first orbital shuttle mission

The Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on lakebed runway 23 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., to conclude the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the International Space Station
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Nov 30, 2008

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the International Space Station

Space Shuttle Endeavour touches down at Edwards Air Force Base Nov. 30, 2008 to conclude mission STS-126 to the...

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NASA image: NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory touches down at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA, as it arrives at its new home, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility
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Jan 15, 2008

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory touches down at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, CA, as it arrives at its new home, the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility

NASA's SOFIA infrared observatory touches down at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif., as it arrives at its new...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117
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Jun 22, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station construction and supply mission STS-117

The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down at Edwards AFB on June 22, 2007, to conclude International Space Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base
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Apr 14, 1981

Space Shuttle orbiter Columbia touches down at Edwards Air Force Base

S81-30744 (14 April 1981) --- The rear wheels of the space shuttle orbiter Columbia are about to touch down on...

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NASA image: Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks
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Aug 24, 2007

Spitzer Celebrates Fourth Anniversary with Celestial Fireworks

A newly expanded image of the Helix nebula lends a festive touch to the fourth anniversary of the launch of NASA...

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NASA image: So Close…
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Jun 5, 2006

So Close…

Saturn moons Janus and Prometheus look close enough to touch in this stunningly detailed view

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NASA image: Phoenix Soaks up the Sun
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May 22, 2008

Phoenix Soaks up the Sun

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander will open its solar arrays 20 minutes after it touches down on the surface of Mars.

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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.
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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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