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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: Delta II JPSS-1 Mission Science Briefing
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Mission Science Briefing

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, Mitch Goldberg, NOAA's chief program scientist for the Joint Polar...

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NASA image: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Event
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Mar 22, 2023

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Event

NASA Headquarters Deputy Director for the Astrophysics Division, Sandra Cauffman, speaks during a panel discussion...

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NASA image: What's On Board Briefing
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Apr 29, 2019

What's On Board Briefing

Dr. Kirt Costello, chief scientist for the ISS Program at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, talks to NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2045
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Apr 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Marriott Courtyard Hotel in Cocoa Beach, Fla., Karen Thompson, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1006
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Jan 5, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency and industry leaders spoke to...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

NASA chief scientist, Dr. Waleed Abdalati, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) press conference at the...

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NASA image: Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Event
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Mar 22, 2023

Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories Event

NASA Associate Chief Scientist for Exploration and Applied Research, Dr. Mamta Patel Nagaraja, right, speaks during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2351
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Don Dankert, a biological scientist in the NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Total Solar Eclipse Event at Butt-Holdsworth Library
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Apr 7, 2024

NASA Total Solar Eclipse Event at Butt-Holdsworth Library

Program Scientist and Deputy Chief Technologist at NASA Headquarters, Roshanak Hakimzadeh, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter (April 16, 2021)
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Apr 16, 2021

Mars Report: Update on NASA’s Perseverance Rover & Ingenuity Helicopter (April 16, 2021)

As NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes progress towards its first test flight, the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise Fisher, left, NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist and Astrophysics...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5685
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Oct 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Scientists participate in a space station and mission science briefing in NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: DC-8 Quality Inspector Scott Silver signs documents while Acting Crew Chief Mike Bereda looks on prior to a DC-8 AirSAR flight in Costa Rica
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Mar 6, 2004

DC-8 Quality Inspector Scott Silver signs documents while Acting Crew Chief Mike Bereda looks on prior to a DC-8 AirSAR flight in Costa Rica

DC-8 Quality Inspector Scott Silver signs documents while Acting Crew Chief Mike Bereda looks on prior to a DC-8...

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NASA image: PACE Science Briefing
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Feb 4, 2024

PACE Science Briefing

A PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) mission and science briefing takes place at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Panelists (from left) Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left; John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's...

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Jul 1, 1997

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STS-94 Payload Specialist Roger K. Crouch is helped into his launch/entry suit by a suit technician in the...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

A NASA Social attendee is seen wearing a headband featuring Webb mirrors during a briefing with NASA Public Affairs...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

A NASA social attendees and members of the media are seen during a briefing with NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise...

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NASA image: NOAA/NASA GOES-T Mission Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

NOAA/NASA GOES-T Mission Science Briefing

The Science Briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3953
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of an ISS Research and Technology Panel brief media representatives in Kennedy Space...

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Aug 22, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - As members of the STS-105 crew exit the Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) following...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3962
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of an ISS Research and Technology Panel brief media representatives in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3963
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Media representatives ask questions of the ISS Research and Technology Panel in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Katherine Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by 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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