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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: NASA is Reinventing Aviation
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Jun 24, 2020

NASA is Reinventing Aviation

Today NASA is reinventing aviation for the next 50 years, where aircraft look different, are powered different, and...

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NASA image: Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch
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Sep 6, 2018

Countdown to ICESat-2 Launch

NASA is about to launch the agency’s most advanced laser instrument of its kind into space. The Ice, Cloud and land...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston
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Aug 5, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how a flight over Disneyland inspired Don Durston's fascination with...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0241
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew take a close look at...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0242
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Feb 10, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, members of the STS-114 crew take a close look at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6227
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Nov 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion spacecraft crew access arm, or CAA, seal prototype is being checked out at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1507
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Jul 11, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Ready for another dive to the NOAA undersea station Aquarius, offshore from Key Largo,...

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NASA image: February 2023 You've Got Perseverance Student Awardees Honored
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Feb 15, 2023

February 2023 You've Got Perseverance Student Awardees Honored

Perseverance Mars Rover Mission Lead Beth Dewell, of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California...

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NASA image: Mars Team Members Honor You've Got Perseverance Awardees in February 2023
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Feb 15, 2023

Mars Team Members Honor You've Got Perseverance Awardees in February 2023

Perseverance Mars Rover Deputy Project Manager Rich Welch and Mission Lead Beth Dewell, spoke with middle- and...

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NASA image: iss071e329982
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Jul 12, 2024

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iss071e329982 (July 12, 2024) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter is attached to the leading end effector...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-120486 (14 May 2009) --- Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, STS-125 lead spacewalk officer, monitors data at his...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

Orion Deputy Program Manager Debbie Korth, at the podium, leads a question-and-answer session with NASA astronauts...

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NASA image: Hatch opening
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Jul 28, 2005

Hatch opening

S114-E-5508 (28 July 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, prepares to open the hatch that will...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06202 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-038
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: AFRC2017-0124-015
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May 20, 2017

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Sierra Nevada Corporation's (SNC) Dream Chaser® spacecraft shown on the runway at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci
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May 14, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift 1). Flight Director: Anthony Ceccacci

JSC2009-E-120480 (14 May 2009) --- Tomas Gonzalez-Torres, STS-125 lead spacewalk officer, monitors data at his...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051275
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: iss069e000660
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Apr 1, 2023

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iss069e000660 (April 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen conducts research...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-044
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-018
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: NASA Participates in the Podcast Movement
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Aug 20, 2024

NASA Participates in the Podcast Movement

NASA Audio Lead Katie Konans is seen during a Podcast Movement, NASA hosted a panel entitled, "Eclipses, Moon...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051309
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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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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