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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: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Michael Meyer, Lead Scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program, answers a question from the audience during a...

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NASA image: Kepler Press Conference
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Aug 5, 2009

Kepler Press Conference

Sara Seager, Professor of Planetary Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaks during a press...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2400
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Sep 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This logo represents the mission of the Dawn spacecraft. During its nearly decade-long...

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NASA image: Hermes Cassette-1 experiment
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Mar 8, 2019

Hermes Cassette-1 experiment

jsc2019e014139_alt (3/8/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Hermes facility. Hermes is a research facility on the...

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NASA image: A New View of Our Starry Night
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Oct 30, 2018

A New View of Our Starry Night

After nine years in deep space collecting data that revealed our night sky to be filled with billions of hidden...

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NASA image: MAVEN Press Briefing
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Oct 28, 2013

MAVEN Press Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, discusses the upcoming launch of the Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2550
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Dec 9, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A crop of strawberries grown in a controlled environment chamber at the Space Life...

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NASA image: Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe
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May 20, 2008

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) instrument will be placed in the Hubble Space Telescope during Service Mission...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060163
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060163 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates (ASCAN) Zena Cardman and Frank Rubio plan for...

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NASA image: Lanzarote, Spanish Canary Islands
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Oct 21, 2019

Lanzarote, Spanish Canary Islands

Los Volcanes Natural Park on Lanzarote in the Spanish Canary Islands is serving as a training ground to prepare for...

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NASA image: Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry
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Jul 8, 2013

Planetary Scientist Profile: Brent Garry

Studying volcanoes and lava flows on Earth are just a part of Brent Garry’s job. His work also takes him to the...

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NASA image: NASA's New Horizons Pluto Mission: Continuing Voyager's Legacy o
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Aug 25, 2014

NASA's New Horizons Pluto Mission: Continuing Voyager's Legacy o

Dr. David H. Grinspoon, senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute, speaks about working on NASA's Voyager...

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NASA image: Science on a Sphere exhibit
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Mar 31, 2009

Science on a Sphere exhibit

Students from Xavier University Preparatory School in New Orleans view the newest exhibit at StenniSphere, the...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060169
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060169 (06/19/2018) --- (L-R) 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Bob Hines, Frank Rubio, Zena Cardman follow the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2722
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Louis...

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NASA image: iss070e041037
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Dec 18, 2023

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iss070e041037 (Dec. 18, 2023) --- The BEAK CubeSat is deployed from a small satellie deployer in the grips of the...

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NASA image: MAVEN Briefing
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Sep 17, 2014

MAVEN Briefing

Dr. Jim Green, NASA‘s Planetary Science Division Director and Head of Mars Program, gives opening remarks at a media...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060179
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060179 (06/19/2018) ---(L-R) Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidates Joshua Kutryk and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: EPOXI Mission Press Conference
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Nov 18, 2010

EPOXI Mission Press Conference

Dr. James Green, Director of Planetary Science, NASA Headquarters, at podium, speaks during a press conference,...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?
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Sep 30, 2019

#AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green answers the question “Why are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

NASA Planetary Science Division Director Lori Glaze, left, answers questions from reporters during an OSIRIS-REx...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington gives remarks during a media briefing...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: iss067e253411
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Aug 10, 2022

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iss067e253411 (Aug. 10, 2022) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut and Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Samantha...

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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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