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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: Hubble Sees a Dying Star's Final Moments
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees a Dying Star's Final Moments

A dying star’s final moments are captured in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The death throes...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu
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Dec 3, 2018

OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu

Asteroids are the leftover building blocks of the solar system, remnants from the dawn of planet formation that may...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu
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Dec 3, 2018

OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu

Asteroids are the leftover building blocks of the solar system, remnants from the dawn of planet formation that may...

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NASA image: Earth to Mars: How NASA Keeps Curiosity Connected (Mars Report)
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Sep 12, 2024

Earth to Mars: How NASA Keeps Curiosity Connected (Mars Report)

NASA’s Curiosity rover is exploring a scientifically exciting area on Mars, but communicating with the mission team...

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NASA image: The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow
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Oct 22, 2018

The Secrets behind Earth’s Multi-colored Glow

What does our planet look like from space? Most are familiar with the beloved images of the blue marble or pale blue...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00301
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Oct 14, 2005

KSC-05-S-00301

Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Space Shuttle Discovery roared into space and successfully completed a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00031
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Jan 27, 2005

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My name is Mike Stelzer. I'm a mission integration manager for the Launch Services Program here at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Geyser Season
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Oct 29, 2018

Geyser Season

Springtime in the South Polar region of Mars is a season of exciting activity. The thick coating of carbon dioxide...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00182
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Hundreds of people from all over the world have sent questions to our question board. Are you ready to...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00147
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May 25, 2005

KSC-05-S-00147

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, or MRO spacecraft, has arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a C-17...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00064
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Mar 17, 2004

KSC-04-S-00064

NASA’s researchers have found the most distant object known to orbit our Sun. The planet-like object is...

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NASA image: NASA 65th Anniversary: A Journey Beyond the Stars
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Oct 2, 2023

NASA 65th Anniversary: A Journey Beyond the Stars

Celebrating 65 years, NASA is a symbol of human creativity and exploration. NASA has consistently pushed boundaries,...

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NASA image: Rebecca Hudson Portrait
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Feb 6, 2020

Rebecca Hudson Portrait

NASA Wallops Flight Facility Public Affairs Specialist, Rebecca Hudson, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 at Wallops Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00302
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Aug 20, 2004

KSC-04-S-00302

This September a Hollywood-style capture will highlight NASA's Genesis mission when it comes to an exciting climax....

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NASA image: NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.
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Nov 4, 2006

NASA Dryden director Kevin L. Petersen discusses the center's major milestones during its 60th anniversary celebration in November, 2006.

NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center marked its 60th anniversary as the aerospace agency's lead center for...

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NASA image: Official STS-4 Crew _Patch
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Jan 13, 1982

Official STS-4 Crew _Patch

S82-29695 (April 1982) --- This oval shaped artwork is the insignia for the fourth Space Transportation System...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions
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Apr 30, 2020

NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions

NASA announced the three American companies selected to build 21st century human landing systems (HLS) for Artemis...

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NASA image: Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew
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Jan 18, 2023

Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew

Melissa Menta, at left, senior vice president with Peanuts Worldwide LLC, accepts Snoopy during an official handover...

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NASA image: Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew
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Jan 18, 2023

Snoopy Handover from Artemis Team to Peanuts Crew

Melissa Menta, senior vice president with Peanuts Worldwide LLC, accepts Snoopy during an official handover from...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - CubeSail

CubeSail is a nano-scale flight experiment to demonstrate deployment and control of a single 250-meter (20 m2) solar...

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Oct 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Go Ares I-X! A banner on the perimeter fence of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jan 1, 1984

Spacelab

During a Spacelab flight, the hub of activity was the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC) at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5807
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Oct 23, 2009

KSC-2009-5807

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Go Ares I-X! A banner on the perimeter fence of Launch Pad 39B at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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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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