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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: Seventh Meeting of the National Space Council
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May 19, 2020

Seventh Meeting of the National Space Council

Vice President Pence convened the seventh meeting of the National Space Council at NASA Headquarters. One of the...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - SCWM
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - SCWM

Video presentation highlighting work with ASGSR work with Super Critical Water Mixture Experiment (SCWM) on the...

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Sep 13, 2021

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iss065e376897 (Sept. 13, 2021) --- The International Space Station orbits 266 miles above the north Pacific Ocean...

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NASA image: NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl
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Feb 7, 2025

NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans Feb. 7-8 with...

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NASA image: What's Up: January 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 1, 2021

What's Up: January 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2021? Mark Earth's closest approach to the Sun for the year, called...

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Dec 18, 2019

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iss061e093009 (Dec. 18, 2019) --- The International Space Station orbits 267 miles above the Earth as the Sun's...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew
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Jun 5, 2019

Earth observation taken by Expedition 59 crew

iss059e092462 (June 5, 2019) --- The aurora australis, or "southern lights," highlights a starry nighttime orbital...

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NASA image: JSC MOCR Bench Dedication Ceremony
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Apr 28, 2022

JSC MOCR Bench Dedication Ceremony

Highlights of the bench dedication ceremony at Johnson Space Center that took place on April 28, 2022 with Remarks...

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NASA image: iss059e027932
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Apr 21, 2019

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iss059e027932 (April 21, 2019) --- The sun's first rays peek above Earth's limb highlighting the thin blue...

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NASA image: NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl
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Feb 7, 2025

NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans Feb. 7-8 with...

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NASA image: Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023
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Jan 13, 2023

Continuing a Collaboration in Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – January 13, 2023

Continuing a collaboration in space exploration, space station research heads back to Earth, and highlighting new...

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NASA image: Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Controlled by NASA Glenn Research Center’s Telescience Support Center (TSC)
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Feb 21, 2023

Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack (FIR) Controlled by NASA Glenn Research Center’s Telescience Support Center (TSC)

Johnson Space Center’s Sharon Conover highlights the Combustion Integrated Rack (CIR) and Fluids Integrated Rack...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2021

What's Up: April 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2021? Look for the rosy arch known as the Belt of Venus at sunset,...

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NASA image: Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow
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Nov 9, 2024

Streaks of city lights, star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow

iss072e147691 (Nov. 9, 2024) --- Star trails, an aurora, and Earth's atmospheric glow highlight this long-duration...

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NASA image: What's Up: September 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Sep 1, 2020

What's Up: September 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in September 2020? Spot the Moon together with Mars and Venus, along with the...

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NASA image: NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl
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Feb 7, 2025

NASA in NOLA for Super Bowl

NASA Stennis representatives inspire the Artemis Generation at the Audubon Aquarium in New Orleans Feb. 7-8 with...

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NASA image: Artemis on the Square 2
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Nov 6, 2021

Artemis on the Square 2

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center partnered with Downtown Huntsville Inc. to tell the Artemis story and highlight...

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Apr 13, 2019

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iss059e020197 (April 13, 2019) --- The International Space Station's Canadarm2 robotic arm and solar array's...

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Jan 12, 2020

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iss061e123824 (Jan. 12, 2020) --- The first rays of an orbital sunrise illuminates the Earth's limb and highlights...

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NASA image: ARC-1980-AC80-0107-16
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Feb 6, 1980

ARC-1980-AC80-0107-16

The Space Shuttle 'Enterprise' stands on Kenndey Space Center Pad 39A highlighted against the darkened Florida sky...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2020

What's Up: April 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some astronomy highlights in the sky in April 2020? This month, Venus visits the Pleiades; Mars, Jupiter...

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NASA image: Cancer Moonshot | NASA Community Conversation
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Jul 11, 2024

Cancer Moonshot | NASA Community Conversation

As part of the Biden Cancer Moonshot, NASA hosted a virtual event to highlight how the agency is working to end...

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NASA image: A New Class of Astronaut Candidates on This Week @NASA – December 10, 2021
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Dec 10, 2021

A New Class of Astronaut Candidates on This Week @NASA – December 10, 2021

A new class of astronaut candidates, highlighting the next era of space communications, and a new x-ray satellite...

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Jun 29, 2019

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iss060e002083 (June 29, 2019) --- Earth's atmospheric glow, highlighted by the Moon and a starry orbital nighttime...

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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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