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

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Complex 3

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (left) is briefed on work taking place at Launch Complex 39B by the facility's...

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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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Sep 13, 2018

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jsc2018e081046 (Sept. 12, 2018) --- At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 57...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Press Conference
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Oct 10, 2018

Expedition 57 Press Conference

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA waves to members of his family during a press conference,...

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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 watches the launch of NASA's InSight spacecraft on a United Launch Alliance (ULA)...

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NASA image: Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced
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Aug 3, 2018

Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced

Boeing Defense, Space and Security President and CEO Leanne Caret gives remarks during a NASA event announcing the...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

A monitor showing a portrait of the Apollo 8 crew is seen during the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's...

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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: Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 30, 2018

Mars Visible from Kennedy Space Center

Mars is visible above the horizon in the night sky above Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday, July 30, 2018....

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz MS-06 Landing
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Feb 28, 2018

Expedition 54 Soyuz MS-06 Landing

The Soyuz MS-06 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 54 crew members Joe Acaba and Mark Vande Hei of NASA...

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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 speaks following the launch of NASA's InSight spacecraft on a United Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Departure Wave
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Dec 3, 2018

Expedition 58 Departure Wave

Expedition 58 Flight Engineer Anne McClain of NASA, greets family and friends as she departs the Cosmonaut Hotel to...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS

Former NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, second from right, answers a question during a panel discussion with NASA...

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Aug 13, 2018

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iss056e142865_alt (8/13/2018) --- Astronaut Ricky Arnold prepares samples for the Barrios Protein Crystal Growth...

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NASA image: InSight Spacecraft Arrival
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Feb 28, 2018

InSight Spacecraft Arrival

After arrival at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, ground crews prepare NASA's Interior Exploration using...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Astrophysics Division director Paul Hertz, left, Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT, George...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Soyuz Blessing
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Oct 10, 2018

Expedition 57 Soyuz Blessing

Russian Orthodox Priest, Father Sergei, blesses mission managers and the Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur Cosmodrome...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV
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Jan 31, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V First Stage Booster Lift to Vertical On Stand (LV

A crane lifts a United Launch Alliance Atlas V first stage at the Vertical Integration Facility at Space Launch...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout
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Jun 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Monday, June 4, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: JEM EF
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Apr 16, 2018

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iss055e024241 (4/16/2018) --- View of the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) Exposed Facility (EF) and the Materials...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing
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Jun 3, 2018

Expedition 55 Soyuz MS-07 Landing

The Soyuz MS-07 spacecraft is seen as it lands with Expedition 55 crew members Anton Shkaplerov of Roscosmos, Scott...

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NASA image: NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut
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Sep 12, 2018

NASA Completes Orion Parachute Tests for Missions with Astronaut

NASA has completes the final test to qualify Orion’s parachute system for flights with astronauts, checking off an...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green talks about Mars InSight during a social media briefing, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at...

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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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