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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 13, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas collects soil samples during the first in a series of four simulated moonwalks in the...

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Aug 4, 2018

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iss056e126709 (Aug. 4, 2018) --- Wildfires are seen in northern California in the Mendocino National Forest and near...

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Aug 3, 2018

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iss056e104684 (Aug. 3, 2018) --- Wildfires are seen in northern California in the Mendocino National Forest and near...

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May 14, 2024

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NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate Rubins review procedures during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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Apr 9, 2009

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Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Center Deputy Center...

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Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California. Image show Ames Center...

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Aug 2, 2018

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iss056e102547 (Aug. 2, 2018) --- Wildfires are seen to the north and east of the San Francisco Bay Area in northern...

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NASA Day at AT&T Park: NASA and the San Francisco Giants share a day to celebrate the 50 year anniversaries. Sheila...

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May 13, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas takes a picture of the lunar-like landscape during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas examines a geologic sample collected during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the San...

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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins selects the geology tool needed during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the San...

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May 14, 2024

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NASA astronaut Kate Rubins closes a sample bag full of soil she collected during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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iss070e006101 (Oct. 18, 2023) --- The Silicon Valley region, famed for its high technology industries, on the...

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Space Day 2002; Directors Breakfast @ NASA Ames Visitors Center for student Winners of Santa Clara Valley Science &...

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May 17, 2024

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NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas walk through the lunar-like landscape during a simulated moonwalk in...

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Sep 11, 2008

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September 11th remembrance ceremony held in front of NASA Research Park Bldg-17 (Lunar Science Institute) hosted by...

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Oct 29, 2019

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iss061e021751 (Oct. 29, 2019) --- The wildfires in California north of the San Francisco Bay Area were photographed...

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Aug 2, 2018

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iss056e102524 (Aug. 2, 2018) --- Wildfires are seen to the north and east of the San Francisco Bay Area in northern...

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Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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Apr 9, 2009

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Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Ames Center Director Pete...

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Nov 1, 2020

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iss064e002872 (Nov. 1, 2020) --- The Earth's limb, or horizon, with the Sun's glint beaming off the Pacific Ocean...

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Jun 11, 2019

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iss059e101096 (June 11, 2019) --- The International Space Station was flying into an orbital sunset 259 miles above...

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May 16, 2024

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NASA astronauts Andre Douglas, left, and Kate Rubins review procedures during a nighttime simulated moonwalk in the...

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May 17, 2024

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NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a rake to pour “lunar” samples into a sample bag during a simulated moonwalk in...

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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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