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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: Science on the Space Station: Women's History Month Edition
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Apr 9, 2019

Science on the Space Station: Women's History Month Edition

Of the 64 women who have ever flown in space, 37 of them have spent time on board the International Space Station....

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 post-flight presentation from the National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nov 16, 2021

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 post-flight presentation from the National Museum of African American History and Culture

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, invited guests tour the blockhouse at...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Oct 23, 1995

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronauts Greg Harbaugh and Steve Smith conduct Hubble Space Telescope (HST) training in Marshall's Neutral...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Aug 15, 1992

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Underwater training is conducted in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) in preparation for on-orbit Hubble...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Feb 9, 1995

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Underwater training is conducted in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) in preparation for on-orbit Hubble...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Oct 15, 1993

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

Astronaut Kathy Thornton conducts Hubble Space Telescope training in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

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NASA image: Space to Ground: History Made: 10/18/2019
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Oct 18, 2019

Space to Ground: History Made: 10/18/2019

History was made this week as NASA astronauts accomplished the first ever all female spacewalk. NASA's Space to...

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NASA image: From Stonehenge to STEREO: A One Minute History of How We See the Sun
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Feb 7, 2011

From Stonehenge to STEREO: A One Minute History of How We See the Sun

Humans have always wanted to learn about the Sun, but our understanding of our favorite star has changed through the...

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NASA image: INTERN RYAN CONNELLY EXPLAINS HISTORY AND WORKINGS OF RS-25 ENGI
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Jun 28, 2016

INTERN RYAN CONNELLY EXPLAINS HISTORY AND WORKINGS OF RS-25 ENGI

INTERN RYAN CONNELLY EXPLAINS HISTORY AND WORKINGS OF RS-25 ENGINE TO FELLOW INTERNS

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NASA image: NASA Women's History Month - April Torres
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Mar 18, 2019

NASA Women's History Month - April Torres

April Torres is an electronics technician and telemetry specialist at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in...

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Mar 16, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In celebration of Women’s History Month, iconic women from NASA Kennedy Space Center’s past...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Guests gather for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's dinner at the Radisson Resort at the...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Guests gather for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation's dinner at the Radisson Resort at the...

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NASA image: Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC
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Jun 17, 2024

Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC

Dr. Kevin Strait, curator of history, National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), speaks at an...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong's Contributions to Artemis
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Mar 30, 2026

NASA Armstrong's Contributions to Artemis

NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, has a storied history of spaceflight and aeronautics...

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NASA image: Tracing the History of Starlight with NASA's Fermi Mission
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Nov 29, 2018

Tracing the History of Starlight with NASA's Fermi Mission

Scientists using data from NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope have measured all the starlight produced over 90...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Christopher Williams, STEM Education Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Christopher Williams, STEM Education Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 astronaut James McDivitt speaks to guests gathered for the Astronaut...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Apollo astronauts, from the left, David Scott, James McDivitt, Thomas Stafford, Buzz Aldrin,...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana checks out an item available for auction at the...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Duke, chairman of the board of directors for the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation...

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Nov 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Gemini 12 and Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin participates in a presentation to guests...

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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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