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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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May 11, 2012

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IRIS/Pegasus Motor Arrival

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May 11, 2012

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IRIS/Pegasus Motor Arrival

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Uncover Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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Apr 23, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians test fit the separation system that will push NASA's IRIS spacecraft away from...

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Mar 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031079 (3/31/2023) --- University of Winnipeg student Nathalie Turenne removes the protective cover from...

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Mar 31, 2023

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jsc2023e031082 (3/31/2023) --- The Nanoracks-IRIS CubeSat is prepared for installation into its deployer. IRIS...

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Jun 27, 2013

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IRIS launch from Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket

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Jun 27, 2013

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IRIS launch from Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket

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Jun 27, 2013

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IRIS launch from Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus XL rocket

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare the Orbital...

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Inside the Pegasus Hangar, Building 1555 on North Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus...

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus...

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians prepare the Orbital...

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Feb 7, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Orbital Sciences Corp. Pegasus...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from SDO

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Observations from Hinode Spacecraft

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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Ames Family Day Picnic in celebration of NASA's 50th Anniversary with Iris Lubitz and Robin Croft

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Apr 23, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – Technicians process NASA's IRIS spacecraft for launch aboard an Orbital Pegasus XL rocket....

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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – A technician removes protective Mylar wrapping from NASA's IRIS spacecraft in a clean room...

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Apr 17, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. – NASA's IRIS spacecraft stands in a clean room at Vandenberg where the spacecraft will be...

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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A NASA F-18 takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on a mission to...

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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A NASA F-18 and an Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft taxi to the runway...

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Jun 27, 2013

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – An Orbital Sciences L-1011 carrier aircraft takes off from Vandenberg Air Force...

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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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