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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: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 13, 2018

2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 20, 2018

2018 NASA Exploration Rover Challenge

High school and university students competed in the 2018 Human Exploration Rover Challenge event at the U.S. Space...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Dr. Michael Freilich, director, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, speaks about the benefits of studying the...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Dr. Allison Leidner, scientist, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, speaks about Earth’s biodiversity at...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Dr. Michael Freilich, director, Earth Science Division, NASA Headquarters, speaks about the benefits of studying the...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day 2018
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Apr 19, 2018

NASA Earth Day 2018

Former NASA astronaut, Paul Richards, speaks about his experience viewing Earth from space at NASA's Earth Day event...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Hortense Diggs, deputy director of Kennedy Space Center’s Office of Communication and Public Engagement, delivers...

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NASA image: RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration
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Oct 31, 2018

RS-25 Engine Test - 2018-10-31 - 4K Full Duration

NASA conducts a successful full-duration RS-25 engine test on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center, near Bay...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU
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Feb 20, 2018

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU. Control Systems Engineer using a small magnet to maneuver a...

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: 2018 ASGSR’s Center for the Advancement of Science In Space (CASIS) Video
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Jul 11, 2018

2018 ASGSR’s Center for the Advancement of Science In Space (CASIS) Video

NASA Glenn’s video presentation on Center for the Advancement of Science In Space (CASIS) for the American Society...

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NASA image: 2018 ASGSR’s Zero-Boil-Off Tank (ZBOT) Video
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Jul 11, 2018

2018 ASGSR’s Zero-Boil-Off Tank (ZBOT) Video

NASA Glenn Research Center’s video presentation highlighting work on Zero-Boil-Off Tank (ZBOT) on the ISS with the...

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NASA image: 2018 Women's History Month Program
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Mar 1, 2018

2018 Women's History Month Program

Guest speaker for the 2018 Women's History Month program was filmmaker and feminist blogger Erin Bagwell. The...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees view a Moon rock that was returned by the Apollo 17 mission during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees learn about packing for space travel during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering Festival,...

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NASA image: 2018 Women's History Month Program
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Mar 1, 2018

2018 Women's History Month Program

Guest speaker for the 2018 Women's History Month program was filmmaker and feminist blogger Erin Bagwell. The...

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Mar 1, 2018

2018 Women's History Month Program

Guest speaker for the 2018 Women's History Month program was filmmaker and feminist blogger Erin Bagwell. The...

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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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