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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: KSC-99pp1456
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Dec 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1456

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A white pelican named "Fisheater" by its rescuers soars to open water in the Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1454
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Dec 17, 1999

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A rescued white pelican, dubbed "Fisheater" by his rescuers, takes a tentative step and stretches its wings after...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1453
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Dec 17, 1999

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Under a rain-filled sky, Mark Epstein, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, gets ready to release a rescued...

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NASA image: Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Fan being Assembled
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Jul 23, 1943

Altitude Wind Tunnel Drive Fan being Assembled

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) engineers assembled the Altitude Wind Tunnel’s (AWT) large wooden...

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NASA image: STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia
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Aug 11, 1999

STS-49 Endeavour, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 105, crew insignia

STS049-S-001 (March 1991) --- The patch, designed by its crew members, captures spaceflight's spirit of exploration...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

Even with a major scientific expedition about to set sail one block away, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, hangs on to its...

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NASA image: NAAMES Photo Essay
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Dec 8, 2017

NAAMES Photo Essay

NAAMES Principal Investigator Mike Behrenfeld (right) speaks to his team the day before departure from Woods Hole....

GSFC
NASA image: Starry-Eyed Hubble Celebrates 20 Years of Awe and Discovery
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Dec 8, 2017

Starry-Eyed Hubble Celebrates 20 Years of Awe and Discovery

NASA image release April 22, 2010 This brand new Hubble photo is of a small portion of one of the largest seen...

GSFC
NASA image: Partial Opening of the Northwest Passage
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Dec 8, 2017

Partial Opening of the Northwest Passage

There was a time when the Northwest Passage was a sort of maritime Holy Grail, a route so desired and sought after,...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Oct 5, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-006121 (5 Oct. 2010) --- Doha City, Doha Bay, State of Qatar and the Persian Gulf are featured in this...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Apr 2, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-22495 (2 April 2005) --- Numerous recognizable features appear in this detailed view of London, United...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1451
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Dec 17, 1999

KSC-99pp1451

Mark Epstein, with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, holds a white pelican that will be released under a...

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NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

JPL
NASA image: Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility
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Dec 23, 1970

Skylab Shroud in the Space Power Facility

The 56-foot tall, 24,400-pound Skylab shroud installed in the Space Power Facility’s vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day
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Oct 16, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted a special preview of its upcoming Open House for members of...

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NASA image: Exploring the Secrets of the Universe for the Benefit of All (#StateOfNASA 2022 Highlights)
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Mar 28, 2022

Exploring the Secrets of the Universe for the Benefit of All (#StateOfNASA 2022 Highlights)

NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: The Team Behind the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission (Teaser Trailer)
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: The Team Behind the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission (Teaser Trailer)

Meet some of the scientists and engineers contributing to a new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French...

JPL
NASA image: A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022

A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022

A commercial crew spacecraft’s historic test mission, recognizing the leadership of our James Webb Space Telescope...

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Audio
Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Audio
Feb 14, 2025

HWHAP Ep372 Space Cargo

Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Audio
Sep 26, 2025

Ep402_On_A_Desert_Island_With_the_2025_Class_of_Astronaut_Candidates

Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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Audio
May 1, 2026

Ep420_Artemis_II_Astronauts

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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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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