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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: School outreach event
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Jan 27, 2012

School outreach event

Rick Gilbrech (l), deputy director at Stennis Space Center, and Katie Wallace, director of the Stennis Education...

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NASA image: Hurricane Maria's Strengthening Winds Seen in NASA SMAP Image
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Sep 19, 2017

Hurricane Maria's Strengthening Winds Seen in NASA SMAP Image

The radiometer instrument on NASA's Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) spacecraft captured this image of Hurricane...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This Skylab-3 onboard photograph shows Astronaut Allen Bean on the ergometer, breathing into the metabolic analyzer....

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NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-63011 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-62920 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronaut Story Musgrave in payload bay during EVA

STS061-65-009 (2-13 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Jeffrey A. Hoffman is reflected in the helmet visor of F. Story Musgrave...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: Gemini 9 spacecraft during EVA as seen Astronaut Eugene Cernan
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Jun 5, 1966

Gemini 9 spacecraft during EVA as seen Astronaut Eugene Cernan

S66-38068 (5 June 1966) --- Astronaut Eugene A. Cernan took this view of the Gemini-9A spacecraft and his umbilical...

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NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-63007 (12 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Active Flows on Steep Slopes in Ganges Chasma
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May 31, 2017

Active Flows on Steep Slopes in Ganges Chasma

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter covers a steep west-facing slope in southwestern Ganges Chasma,...

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NASA image: LEGO "Build The Future" Activity
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Nov 3, 2010

LEGO "Build The Future" Activity

Associate Administrator for Education and Astronaut Leland Melvin, left, and President of LEGO Education USA Stephan...

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NASA image: Polar Pits: Are They Active?
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Feb 27, 2017

Polar Pits: Are They Active?

This 2008 image shows a portion of the North Polar layered deposits with lines of very small pits, only about 1...

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NASA image: LEGO "Build The Future" Activity
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Nov 1, 2010

LEGO "Build The Future" Activity

Actress Nichelle Nichols, known for her most famous role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS...

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NASA image: LEGO "Build The Future" Activity
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Nov 3, 2010

LEGO "Build The Future" Activity

President of LEGO Education USA Stephan Turnipseed, back left, and Associate Administrator for Education and...

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NASA image: LEGO "Build The Future" Activity
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Nov 1, 2010

LEGO "Build The Future" Activity

Actress Nichelle Nichols, known for her most famous role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura aboard the USS...

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NASA image: LEGO "Build The Future" Activity
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Nov 3, 2010

LEGO "Build The Future" Activity

Associate Administrator for Education and Astronaut Leland Melvin, left, and President of LEGO Education USA Stephan...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck
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Jan 13, 1998

Crewmember activity in the shuttle middeck

STS087-353-034 (19 November - 5 December 1997) --- Two-thirds of the crew members are pictured on the mid-deck of...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT WHITE, EDWARD H. II - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-IV - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - CREW TRAINING
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Jan 1, 1965

ASTRONAUT WHITE, EDWARD H. II - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-IV - EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY (EVA) - CREW TRAINING

S65-30430 (3 June 1965) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II, pilot on the Gemini-Titan 4 spaceflight, is shown during...

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NASA image: Pesquet conducts ESA-Active-Dosimeters Experiment OPS in Columbus
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May 29, 2017

Pesquet conducts ESA-Active-Dosimeters Experiment OPS in Columbus

iss051e051544 (5/29/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet holds a Mobile Unit in the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dale Gardner holds up for sale sign after EVA
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronaut Dale Gardner holds up for sale sign after EVA

51A-104-049 (14 Nov. 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, having just completed the major portion of his second...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Barratt works on maintenance activities
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Oct 19, 2024

Astronaut Mike Barratt works on maintenance activities

iss072e097785 (Oct. 19, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Mike Barratt works on maintenance...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Don Pettit works on maintenance activities
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Sep 27, 2024

NASA astronaut Don Pettit works on maintenance activities

iss072e002337 (Sept. 27, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit works on maintenance...

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NASA image: Agricultural activity supported by the Toshka Lakes in Egypt
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Jan 29, 2025

Agricultural activity supported by the Toshka Lakes in Egypt

iss072e574769 (Jan. 29, 2025) --- Agricultural activity, supported by the Toshka Lakes created by the overflow from...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session

ISS030-E-075393 (14 Feb. 2012) --- The hands of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, are pictured during a checkout and...

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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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