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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: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, team members from Temple University work on...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Ed Weiler, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, speaks during a press briefing at...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, the RoboPits in the Educatory Resource Center at...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, team members from Saginaw Valley State...

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NASA image: View of the Columbia's open payload bay
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Nov 13, 1981

View of the Columbia's open payload bay

STS002-13-208 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This clear view of the aft section of the Earth-orbiting space shuttle...

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NASA image: Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening
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Aug 16, 2018

Astronaut Training Experience Grand Opening

Officials at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex prepare to push a ceremonial button to "launch" the facility's...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony
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May 15, 2018

Robotic Mining Competition - Opening Ceremony

On the second day of NASA's 9th Robotic Mining Competition, May 15, team members from the South Dakota School of...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-013
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-013

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

The INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center and museum opened to the public April 12. Located on...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-014
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-014

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

The INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center and museum opened to the public April 12. Located on...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-015
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-015

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: View of the firing of a single engine OMS
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Aug 27, 1985

View of the firing of a single engine OMS

View of a single engine orbital maneuvering system (OMS) firing on the Discovery. The payload bay is open and the...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

The INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center visitor center and museum opened to the public April 12. Located on...

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NASA image: 2010-3616
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May 27, 2010

2010-3616

LUNABOTICS - OPENING CEREMONY

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NASA image: 2012-2972
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May 23, 2012

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Lunabotics Opening Day

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NASA image: N-232 Sustainability Base Construction
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Nov 10, 2011

N-232 Sustainability Base Construction

Halls and open space.

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0101-007
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May 15, 2008

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NASA CoLab Open House

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NASA image: 2012-2970
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May 23, 2012

2012-2970

Lunabotics Opening Day

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NASA image: 2012-2976
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May 23, 2012

2012-2976

Lunabotics Opening Day

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NASA image: 2012-2975
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May 23, 2012

2012-2975

Lunabotics Opening Day

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NASA image: N-232 Sustainability Base Construction
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Nov 10, 2011

N-232 Sustainability Base Construction

Halls and open space.

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NASA image: 2012-2971
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May 23, 2012

2012-2971

Lunabotics Opening Day

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NASA image: 2012-2968
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May 23, 2012

2012-2968

Lunabotics Opening Day

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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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