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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: Spacelab
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Oct 22, 1992

Spacelab

This is a Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-52) onboard photograph of the United States Microgravity Payload-1 (USMP-1) in...

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Aug 4, 2014

MMS at NRL

One of four Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft, in the background, is seen in a cleanroom at the Naval...

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NASA image: MMS at NRL
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Aug 4, 2014

MMS at NRL

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden listens to Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) Mission Project Manager Craig Tooley...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space
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May 9, 2018

NASA Spacecraft Finds New Magnetic Process in Turbulent Space

Though close to home, the space immediately around Earth is full of hidden secrets and invisible processes. In a new...

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NASA image: MMS at NRL
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Aug 4, 2014

MMS at NRL

One of four Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft, in the background, is seen in a cleanroom at the Naval...

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NASA image: MMS at NRL
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Aug 4, 2014

MMS at NRL

Engineers work on one of four Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft in a cleanroom at the Naval Research Lab,...

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NASA image: MMS at NRL
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Aug 4, 2014

MMS at NRL

A photograph showing what all four Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) spacecraft look like when stacked is seen taped...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE
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Nov 8, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-3 - EXPERIMENT HARDWARE

S74-19677 (April 1974) --- This crystal of Germanium Selenide (GeSe) was grown under weightless conditions in an...

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NASA image: NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth
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Apr 19, 2017

NASA's Vantage Point to View Earth

No planet is better studied than the one we actually live on. NASA's fleet of 26 Earth science spacecraft, supported...

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NASA image: MMS Mission Trailer
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May 15, 2014

MMS Mission Trailer

In March 2015, NASA will launch four identical spacecraft to study how magnetic fields around Earth connect and...

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NASA image: Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver
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Mar 22, 2019

Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver

The Van Allen Probes have spent more than six years exploring the harshest environment of near-Earth space: the...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]
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May 6, 2020

NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]

Join NASA ice experts as we discuss important science about Earth's icy regions, and how it can impact us here in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF) was designed by the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to test the...

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NASA image: Emblem - Third (3rd) Manned Skylab (SL) Mission - SL-4
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Nov 14, 1972

Emblem - Third (3rd) Manned Skylab (SL) Mission - SL-4

S72-53094 (For release February 1973) --- This is the emblem for the third manned Skylab mission. It will be a...

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NASA image: Artemis I Leaders Provide Mission Status Update
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Nov 28, 2022

Artemis I Leaders Provide Mission Status Update

NASA hosted a news conference at 5 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 28, from the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston to...

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NASA image: PREFIRE CubeSat in Earth Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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May 15, 2024

PREFIRE CubeSat in Earth Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) mission will measure the amount of heat Earth...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Marc Simard, Scientist on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Marc Simard is part of the science team behind the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust
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Dec 20, 2024

NASA Science Payload to Study Lunar Dust

A science instrument flying aboard the next delivery for NASA’s CLPS (Commercial Lunar Payload Services) initiative...

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NASA image: Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA
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Aug 16, 2022

Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA

Senior officials from the Brazilian Space Agency, the Brazilian Ministry for Science, Technology, and Innovation,...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)
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Sep 16, 2024

Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)

NASA’s Europa Clipper is the first mission dedicated to studying Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, one of the most...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 1, 2002

Space Science

Using the Solar Vector Magnetograph, a solar observation facility at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC),...

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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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