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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: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI

iss066e155892 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of Astrobee and Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: STS-40 MS Seddon & Commander O'Connor review TAGS printout on OV-102 middeck
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 MS Seddon & Commander O'Connor review TAGS printout on OV-102 middeck

STS040-17-003 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronauts Rhea Seddon and Bryan D. O'Connor share a 15 ft. length of teleprinter...

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NASA image: HTV-4 undocking
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Sep 4, 2013

HTV-4 undocking

One of the Expedition 36 crew members aboard the International Space Station took this picture of the Japanese HTV-4...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 crew in JEM
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Apr 6, 2015

Expedition 43 crew in JEM

NASA astronaut Terry Virts, Commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station, is seen here recording a...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress June Lockhart speaks at a program entitled Human Spaceflight: The Kennedy Legacy, Wednesday, May 25, 2011,...

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NASA image: Olympics on the International Space Station
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Jul 26, 2024

Olympics on the International Space Station

The 2024 Olympic Games officially began in Paris, France on July 26, with athletes coming from around the world to...

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NASA image: iss073e0025760
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May 8, 2025

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iss073e0025760 (5/8/2025) --- NanoRacks Module-48, S/N 1009 floats in front of the windows in the Cupola module...

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NASA image: Applause from Perseverance Rover Team for Students
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Apr 12, 2022

Applause from Perseverance Rover Team for Students

Perseverance rover Project Manager, Jennifer Trosper, led team members in applause in a control room at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew
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Jan 3, 2016

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 46 crew

ISS046e004535 (01/03/2016) --- Earth observation taken during a day pass by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly aboard the...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

NASA associate administrator for education and former astronaut Leland Melvin, left, watches as astronauts, Rick...

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NASA image: Expedition 43 crew in JEM
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Apr 6, 2015

Expedition 43 crew in JEM

NASA astronaut Terry Virts, Commander of Expedition 43 on the International Space Station, is seen here recording a...

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NASA image: Virtual Meetup Honors You've Got Perseverance Awardees in December 2022
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Dec 13, 2022

Virtual Meetup Honors You've Got Perseverance Awardees in December 2022

Students who have overcome academic challenges met NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin, Daniel...

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NASA image: ACE H2 Hardware Configuration and Mix Part 1
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Jan 4, 2016

ACE H2 Hardware Configuration and Mix Part 1

ISS046e005678 (01/04/2016) ---- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peake works on the Advanced Colloids...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Astronauts Scott Altman, left, and Leland Melvin speak of their fallen comrades as Emil de Cou, right, looks on...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Musician Herbie Hancock delivers remarks as members of the Space Philharmonic look on during a program commemorating...

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NASA image: Olympics on the International Space Station
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Jul 26, 2024

Olympics on the International Space Station

The 2024 Olympic Games officially began in Paris, France on July 26, with athletes coming from around the world to...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 2, 2014

Earth Observation

Earth Observation taken during a day pass by the Expedition 40 crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS)....

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NASA image: NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew
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Nov 17, 2022

NASA Administrator meets with Japanese MEXT Minister for a Gatew

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, joined by NASA Leadership, view a video message from Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: DISC - APOLLO 11
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Jul 14, 1969

DISC - APOLLO 11

S69-39148 (July 1969) --- Close-up view of the one and one-half inch silicon disk which will be left on the moon by...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS RECOGNIZE THE NATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Jul 4, 2021

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS RECOGNIZE THE NATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Megan McArthur, Shane Kimbrough and Mark...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress June Lockhart delivers remarks during a program entitled Human Spaceflight: The Kennedy Legacy, Wednesday,...

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NASA image:  Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'
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Mar 8, 2024

Europa Clipper's 'Golden Record'

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft will carry a special message when it launches in October 2024 and heads toward...

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NASA image: Artemis II Receive Special Message from Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke
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Apr 5, 2026

Artemis II Receive Special Message from Apollo 16 Astronaut Charlie Duke

As they woke up to start Flight Day 5, the crew of Artemis II, NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, 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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