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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: NASA Administrator Meets with Ambassador of Brunei
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Jan 8, 2025

NASA Administrator Meets with Ambassador of Brunei

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, His Excellency Dato Paduka Serbini Ali, Ambassador of Brunei to the United...

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NASA image: STS-71 hardware assembly view
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Dec 2, 1994

STS-71 hardware assembly view

S94-47810 (2 Dec. 1994) --- Lockheed Space Operations Company workers in the Extended Duration Orbiter (EDO)...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

James Webb Space Telescope team members pose for a photo at the first-day-of-issue event for the United States...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

Speakers at the first-day-of-issue event for the United States Postal Service’s new stamp celebrating NASA’s James...

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NASA image: Earth Observations
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Aug 14, 2020

Earth Observations

iss063e070781 (Aug. 14, 2020) --- The high-saline Lake Abert, surrounded by arid land in Oregon, is pictured from...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: The Earth limb glows shortly after an orbital sunrise
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Aug 12, 1997

The Earth limb glows shortly after an orbital sunrise

S85-E-5052 (12 August 1997) --- Sunrise over the continental United States, as seen from the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jun 25, 1992

Microgravity

Onboard Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-50) payload commander Bornie Dunbar performs life science experiments on...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0035-015
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Feb 16, 2011

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New Armed Forces Reserve Center & 63rd Regional Support Command Headquarters, Moffett Field, CA ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0166-001
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Sep 18, 2006

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United States Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren, CA visits with Ames Center Director Dr. Pete Worden and Director of...

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Feb 12, 2015

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ISS042E254702 (02/12/2015) --- US Astronaut Terry Virts took this picture of the United States Gulf Coast on Feb....

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Jun 23, 2019

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iss059e122328 (June 23, 2019) --- Mount Shasta in California is pictured from the International Space Station as the...

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Apr 25, 2024

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iss071e045652 (April 25, 2024) --- Lake Michigan figures prominently in the United States' upper midwest region with...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0035-013
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Feb 16, 2011

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New Armed Forces Reserve Center & 63rd Regional Support Command Headquarters, Moffett Field, CA ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: PHOTO DATE:  06-15-15.LOCATION: Bldg. 2south, Studio B.SUBJECT: ESA Astronaut Samantha Chrisoforetti and the Italian Deputy Ambassador and Consul General to the United States.PHOTOGRAPHER: BILL STAFFORD
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Jun 15, 2015

PHOTO DATE: 06-15-15.LOCATION: Bldg. 2south, Studio B.SUBJECT: ESA Astronaut Samantha Chrisoforetti and the Italian Deputy Ambassador and Consul General to the United States.PHOTOGRAPHER: BILL STAFFORD

PHOTO DATE: 06-15-15 LOCATION: Bldg. 2south, Studio B SUBJECT: ESA Astronaut Samantha Chrisoforetti and the Italian...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Apr 28, 2020

Earth Observation

iss063e003814 (April 28, 2020) --- The New York/New Jersey metropolitan area is pictured from the International...

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Feb 13, 2022

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iss066e143655 (Feb. 13, 2022) --- Provo, Utah, on Utah Lake and Provo Bay, is pictured from the International Space...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Apr 24, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e035253 (April 24, 2019) --- The International Space Station was 257 miles above the Earth off the coast of...

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NASA image: iss065e018737
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May 3, 2021

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iss065e018737 (May 3, 2021) --- An orbital sunrise is pictured from the International Space Station as it orbited...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-51G insignia illustrates the advances in aviation technology in the United States within a relatively short...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0166-002
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Sep 18, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0166-002

United States Congresswomen Zoe Lofgren, CA visits with Ames Center Director Dr. Pete Worden and Director of...

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NASA image: iss070e096713
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Feb 20, 2024

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iss070e096713 (Feb. 20, 2024) --- Earth's atmosphere refracts the light of the waxing gibbous Moon in this...

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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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