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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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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: Astronauts Ready for Launch -- The Atlantis crew members suit up and head to the launch pad.

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Feb 8, 2010

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The STS-130 astronauts suit up for launch and head to the Astrovan for the 20-minute ride to Launch Pad 39A.

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Apr 5, 2010

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Space shuttle Discovery and its crew blaze a trail into the early morning sky headed for the International Space...

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Aug 3, 2010

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NRP (NASA Research Park) sign at the head of Shenandoah Plaza, Moffett Field Historic District as depicted on the sign

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Dec 2, 1943

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Navy L-Ships in formation (Alt. 600) heading south east lower San Francisco Bay

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Sep 11, 2009

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Mission Control in Houston has given the crew of space shuttle Discovery the okay to head back to Earth.

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Jan 25, 1999

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Dr Steven Senger and Alexander Kwombly at Immersive Workbench N-239 Rm160 with human head (skull) to simulate...

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NASA image: Hurricane Florence Swath seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Sep 14, 2018

Hurricane Florence Swath seen by NASA Spacecraft

On Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) instrument onboard...

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NASA image: NASA's Mars 2020 Gets HD Eyes
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May 31, 2019

NASA's Mars 2020 Gets HD Eyes

In this picture — taken on May 23, 2019, in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility's High Bay 1 clean room at the Jet...

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NASA image: NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms
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Jul 20, 2016

NASA Test Flights Examine Effect of Atmospheric Turbulence on Sonic Booms

NASA pilot Nils Larson, and flight test engineer and pilot Wayne Ringelberg, head for a mission debrief after flying...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Victoria Jaggard, National Geographic Magazine science editor, left, moderates a panel discussion with, Ann Druyan,...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor and co-executive producer; Gareth Edwards, film...

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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

A guest uses some virtual reality viewers before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners and...

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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO; Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and...

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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks on a panel at an event to celebrate the 40th...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, right, speaks on a panel with Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator,...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Chris Davenport, Washington Post space reporter, moderates a panel after a showing of the Project Mars Competition's...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and research investments, NASA Goddard Space...

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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, speaks on a panel at an event to...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO speaks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Panelists, from left to right, Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist; Victoria Jaggard, National Geographic Magazine...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor and co-executive producer speaks on a panel after a showing of the...

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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at National Geographic

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, is interviewed prior to serving on a...

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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Gary Knell, CEO, National Geographic Partners speaks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films...

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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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