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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: Viking Lander Model
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Jul 9, 2007

Viking Lander Model

NASA Viking Project found a place in history when it became the first U.S. mission to land a spacecraft successfully...

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NASA image: Aeolis Planum
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Nov 24, 2006

Aeolis Planum

The wind is eroding some of the materials in this region more readily than others, indicating a complex surface history

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Haro and Kas Hills, India
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May 2, 2001

SRTM Stereo Pair: Haro and Kas Hills, India

On January 26, 2001 the Kachchh region in western India suffered the most deadly earthquake in India history.

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NASA image: SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Near Zapala, Argentina
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Aug 24, 2001

SRTM Colored Height and Shaded Relief: Near Zapala, Argentina

Topographic data provided by NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission can provide many clues to geologic history and...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair, Mount St Helens, Washington State
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Sep 19, 2002

Stereo Pair, Mount St Helens, Washington State

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens catastrophically erupted, causing the worst volcanic disaster in the recorded...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-71PC-0571
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Jul 26, 1971

KSC-71PC-0571

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 15's Saturn V rocket lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-71PC-0685
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Jul 26, 1971

KSC-71PC-0685

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo 15's Saturn V rocket lifts off from Launch...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Cindy Hasselbring, NASA K-12 Education Advisor at NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, teaches students about...

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NASA image: Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School
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Mar 1, 2013

Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut, addresses an assembly at Eliot Hine...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Cindy Hasselbring, NASA K-12 Education Advisor at NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, teaches students about...

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NASA image: Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School
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Mar 1, 2013

Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School

Leland Melvin (on stage), NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut, addresses an assembly at...

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NASA image: Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School
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Mar 1, 2013

Melvin at Eliot Hine Middle School

Leland Melvin (on stage), NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut, addresses an assembly at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Cindy Hasselbring, NASA K-12 Education Advisor at NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, teaches students about...

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NASA image: Black History Month Program 2021
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Feb 23, 2021

Black History Month Program 2021

Theme: Representation, Identity, and Diversity: Together We Achieve Honoring MSFC’s African American Leaders and...

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NASA image: ISS@25: History Every Day
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Nov 17, 2023

ISS@25: History Every Day

Years of accomplishments, one day at a time. From medicinal testing to climate study and systems maintenance, every...

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NASA image: 2019 Black History Month Program
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Feb 28, 2019

2019 Black History Month Program

Wayne State University professor Shanique Brown, far right, takes part in a panel discussion on diversity and...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Monica Manning, Assistant Administrator for Procurement at NASA, introduces Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee is seen as he speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee is seen during a Black History Month program titled...

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NASA image: Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility
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Aug 24, 2010

Stennis cuts ribbon on records retention facility

NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center cut the ribbon Aug. 24 on a new, storm-resistant Records Retention Facility that...

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NASA image: Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers: The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew during a Black...

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NASA image: Trailblazers, The Story of a Tuskegee Airman
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers, The Story of a Tuskegee Airman

Retired U.S. Air Force Honorary Brigadier General Charles McGee speaks with NASA astronaut Alvin Drew during a Black...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center Virtual Tour
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Oct 1, 2019

Stennis Space Center Virtual Tour

Go on a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of John C. Stennis Space Center, America’s largest rocket engine test...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1973

Around Marshall

Dr. Rocco A. Petrone served at director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from January 26, 1973 to March 15, 1974....

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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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