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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: CRS-21 Dragon Splashdown
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Jan 13, 2021

CRS-21 Dragon Splashdown

Shown here is the SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft on board the company's Go Navigator recovery ship after making its...

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NASA image: CRS-21 Early Destow Cargo
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Jan 13, 2021

CRS-21 Early Destow Cargo

Shown here is the SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft on board the company's Go Navigator recovery ship after making its...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

S. Somanath, Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), during the Heads...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Plants utilized for ground experiments at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida that complement plant research on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 4K
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 4K

SpaceX’s 23rd contracted cargo resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station for NASA is...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 720p
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Aug 29, 2021

SpaceX CRS-23 Isolated Launch Views - 720p

SpaceX’s 23rd contracted cargo resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station for NASA is...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services-23 (CRS-23) Live Launch Coverage
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Aug 29, 2021

NASA's SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services-23 (CRS-23) Live Launch Coverage

SpaceX’s 23rd contracted cargo resupply services (CRS) mission to the International Space Station for NASA is...

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NASA image: F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment
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Feb 4, 1976

F-15A in flight closeup of 10 degree cone experiment

The number two F-15A (Serial #71-0281) was obtained by NASA from the U.S. Air Force in 1976 and was used for more...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Scientific Mission Aboard the Space Station
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Mar 7, 2025

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Scientific Mission Aboard the Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 mission with astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Suni Williams, and Roscosmos cosmonaut...

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May 9, 2025

Ep384_Natural_Disaster_Response

Ep388_Natural Disaster Response Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist collects measurements of radishes harvested from the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist harvests radishes grown in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A researcher takes measurements of a radish crop harvested from the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside...

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NASA image: PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest
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Dec 14, 2020

PH-02: Radish Ground Harvest

A research scientist harvests radishes grown in the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) ground unit inside the Space...

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NASA image: Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01644)
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Mar 7, 2025

Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01644)

NASA Glenn Research Center has received the first of three Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters for...

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NASA image: Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01653)
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Mar 7, 2025

Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01653)

NASA Glenn Research Center has received the first of three Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft make a final flight over Edwards Air Force...

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NASA image: Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01694)
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Mar 12, 2025

Gateway Hardware Milestone: First AEPS Thruster for Power and Propulsion Element Delivered to NASA Glenn (GRC-2025-C-01694)

NASA Glenn Research Center has received the first of three Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) thrusters for...

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NASA image: Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)
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Jun 5, 2023

Space Biology Being Studied on the International Space Station (ISS)

Dr. Jeffrey D. Smith, Professor Anna-Lisa Paul, and Dr. Patricia Parsons-Wingerter talk about space biology...

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NASA image: SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now
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May 16, 2019

SSPF - 25 Year Anniversary Then & Now

Researchers are testing plant growth in a ground unit of the Advanced Plant Habitat inside a laboratory in the Space...

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NASA image: NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees
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Apr 17, 2019

NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees

Astrobee is a free-flying robot system for the International Space Station. Designed and built at NASA’s Ames...

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NASA image: The Electric Wind of Venus
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Jun 20, 2016

The Electric Wind of Venus

Venus has an "electric wind" strong enough to remove the components of water from its upper atmosphere. This action...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Endeavour receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California
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May 7, 2001

The Space Shuttle Endeavour receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California

The Space Shuttle Endeavour receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD), following its landing at...

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NASA image: The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.
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Jun 25, 2007

The Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight servicing in the Mate-Demate Device (MDD) at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.

Lit by sunlight filtered through the smoke of a distant forest fire, the Space Shuttle Atlantis receives post-flight...

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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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