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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: iss055e009952
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Apr 4, 2018

iss055e009952

iss055e009952 (April 4, 2018) --- The SpaceX Dragon resupply ship nears its capture point about 10 meters away from...

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 37, the United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket with...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Attendees watch a short video on Explorer 1 during an event celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Explorer 1...

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NASA image: Crater Dunes
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Jan 3, 2019

Crater Dunes

Dark dunes fill part of the floor of this unnamed crater in Terra Sirenum. There are numerous gullies on the rim of...

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NASA image: Ophir Chasma
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Jul 13, 2018

Ophir Chasma

Today's VIS image shows part of Ophir Chasma. Ophir Chasma is part of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon system on...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Complex 3
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Complex 3

During a tour of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, agency Administrator Jim Bridenstine looks into the flame trench at...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout
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Nov 12, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket is seen as it is rolled from the Horizontal Integration Facility (HIF) to Pad-0A,...

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NASA image: GEDI EVA Tool FitChecks at GSFC
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Oct 9, 2018

GEDI EVA Tool FitChecks at GSFC

jsc2018e086457 (10/9/2018) --- A View of the GEDI payload at the EVA Tool fitcheck at Goddard Space flight Center...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Launch
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Jun 6, 2018

Expedition 56 Launch

The Soyuz MS-09 rocket is seen as the gantry arms are lowered prior to launch, Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V LVOS
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Mar 3, 2018

InSight Atlas V LVOS

A crane positions a United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster on the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch
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Nov 17, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Launch

The Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, with Cygnus resupply spacecraft onboard, launches from Pad-0A, Saturday, Nov....

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Landing Preparations
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Oct 2, 2018

Expedition 56 Landing Preparations

NASA astronaut and Director of Operations, Star City, Russia, Joe Acaba takes a photograph of NASA astronaut and...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Watches InSight Launch
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May 5, 2018

NASA Administrator Watches InSight Launch

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout
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Nov 13, 2018

Northrop Grumman Antares CRS-10 Rollout

A Northrop Grumman Antares rocket carrying a Cygnus resupply spacecraft is seen on Pad-0A after being raised into a...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout
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May 17, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout

An Orbital ATK rocket is seen as it is rolled out to launch Pad-0A at Wallops Flight Facility Thursday, May 17, 2018...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 19, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Rollout

Security personnel are seen as the Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Monday, March 19, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz Rollout
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Mar 19, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Monday, March 19, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: iss054e042055
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Feb 11, 2018

iss054e042055

iss054e042055 (Feb. 11, 2018) --- Russia's Soyuz MS-07 crew ship (foreground) and Progress 68 cargo craft are seen...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Preflight

Sokol suit gloves for Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA and Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin of...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Preflight
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Oct 11, 2018

Expedition 57 Preflight

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA says farewell to his sons after having his Sokol suit pressure...

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NASA image: InSight Atlas V LVOS
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Mar 3, 2018

InSight Atlas V LVOS

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V booster at Space Launch Complex 3 at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Compet
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Sep 26, 2018

NASA Administrator at Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Compet

Senator Bill Nelson, D-Fla, asks NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine a question during a Subcommittee on Space,...

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NASA image: InSight's First Selfie
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Dec 11, 2018

InSight's First Selfie

This is NASA InSight's first full selfie on Mars. It displays the lander's solar panels and deck. On top of the deck...

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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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