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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 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students make final preparations for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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May 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center
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May 25, 2017

STEM Mentor Breakfast at Debus Center

Hortense Diggs, at right, the deputy director of the Communication and Public Engagement Directorate at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4143
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May 27, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students make final preparations for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

The Swarmathon team from Cabrillo College received first place in NASA’s Swarmathon University Challenge IV, during...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3947
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May 23, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4165
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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Rob Mueller Kennedy's chief of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4005
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May 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students prepare for NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4169
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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4014
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May 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Pat Simpkins, Kennedy Space Center engineering director talks to university students...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4156
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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students wait their turn to compete in NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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May 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- University students wait their turn to compete in NASA's second annual Lunabotics Mining...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2605
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May 19, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – College students prepare their robot for NASA’s Robotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: SPHERES test
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Jul 5, 2013

SPHERES test

ISS036-E-015549 (5 July 2013) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Chris...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary
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Dec 2, 2024

Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary

NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli, seen in blue flight suits, answer questions from students during...

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Mar 11, 2021

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jsc2021e037881 (3/11/2021) --- A preflight photo of one seed package of the Seeds and Martian Yeast investigation....

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

A group of Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) engineers are recognized during the kick off of NASA's Summer of...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary
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Dec 2, 2024

Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, seen in a blue flight suit, is joined by NASA staff during science demonstrations...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary
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Dec 2, 2024

Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary

NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli, seen in blue flight suits, answer questions from students during...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Kate Calvin, NASA’s Chief Scientist, speaks to the Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) cohort, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Kate Calvin, NASA’s Chief Scientist, speaks to the Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) cohort, Wednesday, Aug....

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary
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Dec 2, 2024

Expedition 70 Postflight visit to Watkins Elementary

NASA astronauts Loral O’Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli, seen in blue flight suits, answer questions from students during...

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NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

Inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, Bethanne’ Hull, left, of NASA Outreach, and engineer Krista...

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NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

The laptop computer in the foreground displays Rachel Power, left, of NASA’s Digital Expansion to Engage the Public...

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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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