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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: Seeing the Storm
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Mar 8, 2007

Seeing the Storm

This beautiful look at Saturn's south polar atmosphere shows the hurricane-like polar storm swirling there. Sunlight...

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NASA image: Awesome Abedin
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Apr 16, 2015

Awesome Abedin

This mosaic of oblique images from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft highlights the spectacular interior of Abedin crater....

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NASA image: Go with the (Bright) Flow
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Sep 18, 2017

Go with the (Bright) Flow

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter observes many slopes in the middle latitudes of Mars showing icy flows or...

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NASA image: Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU
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Feb 20, 2018

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU. Control Systems Engineer using a small magnet to maneuver a...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Pushing Boundaries: Feb. 21, 2025
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Feb 20, 2025

Space to Ground: Pushing Boundaries: Feb. 21, 2025

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: True2U Out of School Experience
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Apr 18, 2019

True2U Out of School Experience

True2U Out of School Experience

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NASA image: GRC-1994-C-05973
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Dec 30, 1994

GRC-1994-C-05973

DC-9 PERFORMING MICROGRAVITY PARABALA -9/23/94

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: SLOPE Excavation Laboratory
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Apr 17, 2019

SLOPE Excavation Laboratory

SLOPE Excavation Laboratory

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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: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Cupola Module Window

iss066e155976 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of the International Space Station’s cupola window. The...

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NASA image: iss065e370839
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Sep 10, 2021

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iss065e370839 (Sept. 10, 2021) --- From front to back, Russia's Soyuz MS-18 spacecraft docked to the Rassvet module...

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NASA image: The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan
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Dec 28, 2024

The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan

iss072e436230 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- The city lights of Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo on the island nation of Japan...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Omega Jones sings the national anthem as a color guard from the at an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 1, 2020

What's Up: May 2020 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What astronomy highlights can you see in the sky in May 2020? Finding yourself longing for open spaces? With so many...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives Artemis update with core stage of Space Launch System
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Dec 9, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives Artemis update with core stage of Space Launch System

The event highlighted the completion of the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket that will help...

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NASA image: iss070e002199
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Oct 4, 2023

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iss070e002199 (Oct. 4, 2023) --- The Soyuz MS-24 crew ship is featured prominently in this photograph from the...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 30, 2025

What's Up: May 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2023? Clear skies will make for ideal viewing of the Geminid meteor...

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NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Ocean Ecology Laboratory Chief Carlos Del Castillo highlights NASA’s climate work...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jul 1, 2021

What's Up: July 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2021? Venus blazes as the "Evening Star" following sunset, with a much...

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NASA image: NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA’s Climate Change Media Roundtable

NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Adviser Kate Calvin highlights NASA’s climate work during a media...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers closing remarks at an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers closing remarks at an event celebrating the 50th Anniversary...

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NASA image: iss060e022358
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Aug 4, 2019

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iss060e022358 (Aug. 4, 2019) --- The Milky Way lights up an orbital night pass as the International Space Station...

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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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