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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: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference
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Feb 6, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, seated center, outlines the President's budget for fiscal year 2007 during a...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: How do NASA Astronauts Communicate Nonverbally in Space?
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Apr 21, 2022

How do NASA Astronauts Communicate Nonverbally in Space?

How can astronauts in space communicate with each other if their communications channels were to go down or become...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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May 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency briefing, Japanese Experiment Module Program Manager...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00030-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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The solid rocket boosters have successfully separated from the spacecraft. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: Citizen Scientist Finds Ancient White Dwarf Star Encircled by Puzzling Rings
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Feb 19, 2019

Citizen Scientist Finds Ancient White Dwarf Star Encircled by Puzzling Rings

In this illustration, an asteroid (bottom left) breaks apart under the powerful gravity of LSPM J0207+3331, the...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00026-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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Launch Director Omar Baez polls the AIM mission team for flight readiness. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Air Taxi Passenger Comfort Studies

Curt Hanson, senior flight controls researcher for the Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology project based at...

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Feb 12, 2001

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Dave King (far right), director of Shuttle Processing , explains part of the launch process to (from left) Dave...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00212
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Sep 22, 2006

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NASA astronaut Steve Robinson answers 'Space Trip Trivia' questions in this fun and educational video. A veteran of...

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NASA image: How Do Planets Get Their Names? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Jul 19, 2023

How Do Planets Get Their Names? We Asked A NASA Expert

How do planets get their names? With the exception of Earth, the planets in our solar system were named after Greek...

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NASA image: FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School
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Sep 16, 2013

FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School

With the help of a student participant, "FMA Live!" crew members explain Newton's first law of motion during a...

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NASA image: Press Conference - Gemini-Titan (GT)-12 - Postflight - MSC
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Nov 23, 1966

Press Conference - Gemini-Titan (GT)-12 - Postflight - MSC

S66-65190 (23 Nov. 1966) --- Two key NASA officials and the Gemini-12 crew explain the Gemini-12 space mission to...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00064
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Mar 12, 2006

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NASA Launch Manager Chuck Dovale explains the process of getting ST5 ready for launch. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference
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Feb 6, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Scott J. Horowitz answers reporters questions during the fiscal...

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Nov 15, 2005

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“Go For Launch” takes a look inside a NASA firing room during a rocket launch. NASA Launch Managers Omar Baez and...

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NASA image: To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I
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Dec 9, 2022

To the Moon and Back: The Journey of Artemis I

On November 16, 2022, NASA’s Artemis I mission began a new era of spaceflight testing systems that will take humans...

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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (center)...

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NASA image: STS-29 crewmembers receive briefing on Student Experiment (SE) 83-9
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Aug 13, 1988

STS-29 crewmembers receive briefing on Student Experiment (SE) 83-9

S88-44517 (13 Aug 1988) --- Student experimenter John C. Vellinger, right, explains operation of an incubator used...

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NASA image: What Would It Take To Say We Found Life? We Asked a NASA Expert
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Sep 10, 2025

What Would It Take To Say We Found Life? We Asked a NASA Expert

What would it take to say: We found life beyond Earth? Before NASA scientists make that claim, they have to be...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Director Michael Watkins, standing, explains the history of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the use of the...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana at left and NASA...

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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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