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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: Electrostatic Dust Shield
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Jul 19, 2018

Electrostatic Dust Shield

In the Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Thursday, July 19,...

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NASA image: Payload Control Box Relocation
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Aug 21, 2018

Payload Control Box Relocation

iss056e150256 (8/21/2018) --- A view of the Multi purpose Small Payload Rack (MSPR) 2 in the Kibo Japanese...

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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: Dust Devil Tracks
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Jan 2, 2019

Dust Devil Tracks

This VIS image shows a region dense with dust devil tracks. Located in Promethei Terra, these tracks run parallel to...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller and Tom Wagner, ICESat-2 Program Scientist, NASA Headquarters are seen during a NASA...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Dec 3, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration
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Jun 19, 2018

Boeing/ULA Egress Demonstration

Astronaut Suni Williams gets suited up in preparation for the Boeing/United Launch Alliance emergency egress system...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 State Commission
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Oct 10, 2018

Expedition 57 State Commission

Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Rogozin presides over the State Commission meeting to approve the Soyuz launch of...

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NASA image: High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series
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Nov 5, 2018

High-Altitude View from F/A-18 During QSF18 Flight Series

The Gulf of Mexico as seen from NASA photographer Carla Thomas at high altitude in the F/A-18 research aircraft...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Tom Hoffman, InSight Project Manager, NASA JPL, center, talks with other Mars InSight team members during a...

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NASA image: iss057e115434
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Dec 8, 2018

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iss057e115434 (Dec. 8, 2018) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm, operated by astronauts Alexander Gerst and Serena...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

George Ricker, TESS principal investigator, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, is seen during...

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NASA image: jsc2018e081043
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Sep 13, 2018

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jsc2018e081043 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 57...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Rollback for Launch
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Aug 10, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Rollback for Launch

On Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Mars InSight team members monitor the status of the lander prior to it touching down on Mars, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018...

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NASA image: Vice President Meets with NASA Employees
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Dec 12, 2018

Vice President Meets with NASA Employees

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announces that NASA has again been awarded best place to work in the federal...

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NASA image: Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit
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May 9, 2018

Administrator at Humans to Mars Summit

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers the keynote speech at the Humans to Mars Summit (H2M), Wednesday, May 9,...

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NASA image: VP Pence Visits Johnson Space Center
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Aug 23, 2018

VP Pence Visits Johnson Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence speaks in the Teague Auditorium at NASA's Johnson Space Center, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 in...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

A horse drawn caisson carries former astronaut Alan Bean to his final resting place during an interment ceremony,...

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NASA image: iss057e105773
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Nov 22, 2018

iss057e105773

iss057e105773 (Nov. 22, 2018) --- Three spacecraft are pictured attached to the International Space Station as the...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Mars InSight team members monitor the status of the lander prior to it touching down on Mars, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018...

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NASA image: GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing
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May 21, 2018

GRACE-FO Prelaunch Briefing

Phil Morton, NASA GRACE-FO project manager at JPL discusses the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment Follow-On...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

Canadian actor Ryan Gosling is interviewed by Entertainment Tonight after arriving on the red carpet for the...

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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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