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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-023
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Sep 27, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Time capsule and cube display ot courner of DeFrance and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-014
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Jul 9, 2011

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NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-011
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Jul 9, 2011

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NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

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NASA image: Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong
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Apr 5, 2018

Dream Chaser Departs NASA Armstrong

SNC Dream Chaser is lifted on to a truck in NASA Armstrong’s historic space shuttle hangar where the spacecraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-016
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-016

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA NRP sign at the...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Speaks at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Anniversary
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Jul 20, 2019

Vice President Pence Speaks at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Anniversary

Vice President Pence arrives at Kennedy Space Center on June 20, 2019 in celebration of the Apollo 11 50th...

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NASA image: Firing Up the Engine for our Artemis Moon Rocket on This Week @NASA – August 6, 2021
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Aug 6, 2021

Firing Up the Engine for our Artemis Moon Rocket on This Week @NASA – August 6, 2021

The engine for our Artemis Moon rocket is all fired up, final launch preparations for an historic mission, and how...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-026
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Jul 8, 2011

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NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

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NASA image: Hangar view from the PC-12 Aircraft
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Jun 13, 2024

Hangar view from the PC-12 Aircraft

View of the historical Flight Research Center (Hangar) at NASA Glenn Research Center from the Pilatus PC-12NG NASA...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Speaks at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Anniversary
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Jul 20, 2019

Vice President Pence Speaks at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Anniversary

Vice President Pence arrives at Kennedy Space Center on June 20, 2019 in celebration of the Apollo 11 50th...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jun 24, 1959

Early Rockets

Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey who made a historical flight aboard the Jupiter (AM-18) in May 1959, is seen here in...

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NASA image: Administrator Bill Nelson at the 60th Anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Speech
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Sep 15, 2022

Administrator Bill Nelson at the 60th Anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Speech

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reflects on the lasting legacy of President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech at Rice...

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NASA image: iss061e004419
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Oct 8, 2019

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iss061e004419 (Oct. 8, 2019) --- The cities of Villadiego, Villegas and Sasamon along the Rio Brulles are pictured...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-025
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Jul 8, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-025

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-045
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-045

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Lockheed P-3 Orion Long Range Antisubmarine Partol...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022
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May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is closer to starting its mission of science, an historic look at the center of our galaxy, and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-012
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-012

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

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NASA image: A Very Complex Spacewalk Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 15, 2019
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Nov 15, 2019

A Very Complex Spacewalk Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 15, 2019

Some very complex work outside the space station, key milestones for our Artemis program, and a fitting tribute for...

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NASA image: Taal Volcano, Philippines
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Feb 24, 2025

Taal Volcano, Philippines

Taal Volcano in the Philippines is about 50 km south of Manila (top of image). It is the second most active volcano...

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NASA image: Lake Mead-2022
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May 26, 2022

Lake Mead-2022

Lake Mead, America's largest reservoir, on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, has shrunk to historic...

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NASA image: Drakelands Mine, England
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Aug 21, 2015

Drakelands Mine, England

The Drakelands Mine (previously known as the Hemerdon Mine) is a historic tungsten and tin mine located northeast of...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault speaks to attendees during a ceremony on Jan. 10,...

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NASA image: Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting
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Mar 1, 2016

Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, left, and center director Bob...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, talks with Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin...

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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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