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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: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7940
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Nov 25, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An educational news conference to explore "Why Mars Excites and Inspires Us" is under way in...

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NASA image: Space Butterfly
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Mar 27, 2019

Space Butterfly

What looks like a red butterfly in space is in reality a nursery for hundreds of baby stars, revealed in this...

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NASA image: Laura M. Delgado López Portrait
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Sep 21, 2020

Laura M. Delgado López Portrait

“My background and experience have been unique. I didn't grow up in space. I didn't grow up in a family of people...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00319
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Dec 5, 2005

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Hello, my name is Gina Giorgi-O'Shaughnessy and I work for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I am a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00272
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Aug 19, 2005

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BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Thank you, Steve, for introducing today's show. Hi, I'm your host, Bruce Buckingham, NASA public...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00078
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Apr 8, 2005

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NASA officials and employees are savoring a welcome sight they haven't enjoyed in more than two years. Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 1, 2002

Space Science

This sturning image, taken by the newly installed Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) aboard the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Elements of the Dream
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Jun 29, 2023

Elements of the Dream

jsc2022e060871_Alt ( 6/22/2022) Friendswood High School art students designed the space themed mural named “Dream...

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NASA image: Ruth Siboni Portrait
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Oct 5, 2020

Ruth Siboni Portrait

“I have to be honest, NASA had not really been on my radar until it just was. I went to grad school and in graduate...

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NASA image: Hubble View of a Nitrogen-Rich Nebula
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble View of a Nitrogen-Rich Nebula

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a planetary nebula named NGC 6153, located about 4,000 light-years...

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NASA image: Andres Almeida Portrait
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Sep 19, 2019

Andres Almeida Portrait

“When I first joined Twitter in 2009, one of the first accounts I followed was NASA. I knew they were doing NASA...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA: Brittani Sims
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Feb 10, 2021

Faces of NASA: Brittani Sims

“The day after the Columbia tragedy I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I go to my physics class and...

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Dec 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep404 CHAPEA Mission 2

Houston, We Have a Podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode 404: CHAPEA...

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NASA image: Mars' Delta Scarp From More Than a Mile Away
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Jun 22, 2021

Mars' Delta Scarp From More Than a Mile Away

Composed of five images, this mosaic of the Jezero Crater's "Delta Scarp" was taken on March 17, 2021, by the Remote...

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NASA image: "St. Patrick's Aurora"
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Dec 8, 2017

"St. Patrick's Aurora"

Geomagnetic Storms Sometimes during the solar magnetic events, solar explosions hurl clouds of magnetized particles...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew
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Jun 12, 2009

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 20 crew

ISS020-E-009048 (12 June 2009) --- Sarychev Peak Volcano eruption, Kuril Islands, is featured in this image...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00316
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Dec 5, 2005

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My name is Sam Yunis. I am a vibrations analyst in KSC's Launch Service Program. Vibration analysis involves...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00313
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Dec 5, 2005

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Hello, my name is Diana Alicea and I work for NASA at Kennedy Space Center, Florida with the Launch Services...

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NASA image: Nursery of Giants
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Apr 13, 2004

Nursery of Giants

Hidden behind a shroud of dust in the constellation Cygnus is a stellar nursery called DR21, which is giving birth...

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NASA image: NASA's LRO Discovers Lunar Hydrogen More Abundant on Moon's Pole-Facing Slopes
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's LRO Discovers Lunar Hydrogen More Abundant on Moon's Pole-Facing Slopes

Space travel is difficult and expensive – it would cost thousands of dollars to launch a bottle of water to the...

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NASA image: Cassini's First D-Ring Crossing
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Jul 24, 2017

Cassini's First D-Ring Crossing

The sounds and colorful spectrogram in this still image and video represent data collected by the Radio and Plasma...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00312
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Dec 5, 2005

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I'm Norm Beck and I work in the advanced planning office of the NASA Launch Services Program here at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00106
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May 10, 2005

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Now on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: Practice makes perfect_ Discovery's crew participates in a simulated...

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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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