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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: ELaNa 19 Payload Encapsulation
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Dec 1, 2018

ELaNa 19 Payload Encapsulation

The Educational Launch of Nanosatellites 19 (ELaNa 19) payload is encapsulated inside the Rocket Lab Electron rocket...

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NASA image: iss057e029243
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Oct 11, 2018

iss057e029243

iss057e029243 (Oct. 11, 2018) --- The H-II Transfer Vehicle-7 (HTV-7) from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: Cerberus Fossae
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May 22, 2018

Cerberus Fossae

This VIS image shows a section of Cerberus Fossae. Located southeast of the Elysium Planitia volcanic complex, the...

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NASA image: NICER Payload
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Oct 22, 2018

NICER Payload

iss057e055440 (10/22/2018) --- View of the Neutron Star Interior Composition ExploreR (NICER) payload, attached to...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Kristy Carroll, family friend of the late space shuttle Columbia astronaut William McCool, and acting NASA...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers opening remarks during a panel discussion on the search for life beyond...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Landing Preparations
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Feb 26, 2018

Expedition 54 Landing Preparations

NASA, Roscosmos, and Russian Search and Rescue teams deploy from Karaganda to Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan to prepare for...

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NASA image: Terra Sabaea
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Jun 1, 2018

Terra Sabaea

The northern margin of Terra Sabaea is a complex area between a cratered highland and complexly eroded lower plains....

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 16, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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NASA image: LETF Banner Event
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Jul 24, 2018

LETF Banner Event

The team that tested the umbilical lines and accessories that will connect from the mobile launcher to NASA's Space...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Preflight

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos, left, and Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA dons their...

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NASA image: iss056e151195
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Aug 19, 2018

iss056e151195

iss056e151195 (Aug. 19, 2018) --- The entire six-member Expedition 56 crew gathers in the Cupola, the International...

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NASA image: iss057e074565
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Nov 9, 2018

iss057e074565

iss057e074565 (Nov. 9, 2018) --- Flight Engineer Serena Auñón-Chancellor (right) takes a group selfie with her...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, far left, speaks during a panel...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Pre-Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Pre-Landing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks to multiple media outlets about Mars InSight, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10
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Nov 16, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, is seen on Pad-0A after sunrise,...

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NASA image: Crater Dark Slope Streaks
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Jun 22, 2018

Crater Dark Slope Streaks

Located on the rim of Chia Crater, this smaller crater contains a multitude of dark slope streaks. These features...

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 18, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr
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Jun 1, 2018

NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr

Will.i.am's is seen just after he conducted the National Symphony Orchestra during the "Space, the Next Frontier"...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is raised into a vertical position on the launch pad, Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Baikonur...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is seen after being raised into a vertical position on the launch pad, Monday, June 4, 2018 at the...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

NASA employees and members of the public listen as acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot gives remarks at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM
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Jun 14, 2018

Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba right, answer audience questions with the Smithsonian's Marty...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Preflight
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Jun 6, 2018

Expedition 56 Preflight

Expedition 56 flight engineer Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency), top, flight engineer Serena...

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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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