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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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Jan 26, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065205 (1/26/2023) --- Collin College student researchers Henry Elmendorf and Stefano Sacripanti work on...

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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065181 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers work on their experiment, which will be included in the...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 4, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066517 (10/4/2024) --- Young researchers work on their experiment, Production of Biomedical Purpose...

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Jan 12, 2023

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jsc2023e065201 (1/12/2023) --- Pinecrest St. Rose student researchers work on their experiment, Wolffia in...

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Oct 19, 2023

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jsc2023e065193 (10/19/2023) --- Glendora High School’s M17 student researchers work on their Mushroom Leather...

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Oct 26, 2022

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jsc2023e065196 (10/26/2023) --- Student researchers Lonappan John and Aadrita Roywork on their experiment, The...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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Jan 20, 2023

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sc2023e065194 (1/20/2023) --- A student researcher works on their The Effects of Microgravity on Cholesterol...

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Oct 19, 2023

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jsc2023e065198 (10/19/2023) --- iForward Public Online Charter School student researchers work on their experiment...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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Feb 3, 2023

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jsc2023e06522 (3/3/2023) --- Fifth grade student researchers from Walker-Winter Elementary School work on their...

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NASA image: Astronaut Owen Garriott at the Apollo Telescope Mount console
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Aug 8, 1973

Astronaut Owen Garriott at the Apollo Telescope Mount console

Scientist-Astronaut Owen K. Garriott, science pilot of the Skylab 3 mission, is stationed at the Apollo Telescope...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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Oct 19, 2023

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jsc2023e065218 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers in Ukarine work on their experiment, which will be included in...

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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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Oct 19, 2023

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jsc2023e065190 (19/19/2023) --- Iroquois SSEP student researchers work on their crystallization experiment, which...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Mar 31, 2026

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

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NASA image: NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA ER-2 Prepares for Geological Earth Mapping Experiment Flights

A NASA ER-2 high-altitude aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards California on...

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May 25, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the STS-84 crew pause at Patrick Air force Base just prior to their...

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Feb 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- At Space Launch Complex 3E at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Anne Castle, assistant secretary...

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NASA image: Astronauts Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins Answers Colorado Student Questions - Aug. 31, 2022
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Aug 31, 2022

Astronauts Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins Answers Colorado Student Questions - Aug. 31, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins...

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Nov 21, 2022

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Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Nicole Mann and Frank Rubio answered...

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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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