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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: Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced
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Aug 3, 2018

Crews to Fly Commercial Spacecraft Announced

NASA Johnson Space Center Director Mark Geyer gives remarks during a NASA event announcing the astronauts assigned...

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NASA image: Elysium Fossae
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Jul 16, 2018

Elysium Fossae

Today's VIS image shows part of one of the Elysium Fossae on the western flank of the Elysium volcanic complex. The...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Raising on the Pad
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May 18, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Raising on the Pad

The Orbital ATK Antares rocket, with the Cygnus spacecraft onboard, is raised at launch Pad-0A, Friday, May 18, 2018...

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NASA image: MSPR TPF Experiment Equipment Deactivation
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Mar 15, 2018

MSPR TPF Experiment Equipment Deactivation

iss055e098109 (3/15/2018) --- Photo taken in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Solis Planum
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Nov 30, 2018

Solis Planum

Today's VIS image shows part of Solis Planum. Both volcanic and tectonic forces created the features in this image....

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NASA image: Vice President Meets with NASA Employees
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Dec 12, 2018

Vice President Meets with NASA Employees

Vice President Mike Pence applauds NASA employees after learning that NASA has again been awarded best place to work...

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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: Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator
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Apr 23, 2018

Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator

Vice President Mike Pence and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talk with NASA astronauts Andrew Feustel, Scott...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Soyuz Rollout

The Soyuz rocket is rolled out by train to the launch pad, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Launch
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Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Launch

The Soyuz MS-08 rocket is launched with Expedition 55 Soyuz Commander Oleg Artemyev of Roscosmos and flight...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, tours Kennedy Space Center’s Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: Gale Crater
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May 10, 2018

Gale Crater

This VIS image of Gale Crater shows part of the huge layered deposit that covers much of the crater floor. The top...

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NASA image: HTV Vestibule Configure for Demate from Node 2 Nadir, Part 2
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Nov 7, 2018

HTV Vestibule Configure for Demate from Node 2 Nadir, Part 2

iss057e059085 (11/7/2018) --- Photo documentation of the Common Berthing Mechanism (CBM) Center Disk Cover in the...

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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: ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

ICESat-2 Prelaunch Briefing

Doug McLennan, ICESat-2 Project Manager, NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, is seen during a NASA Ice, Cloud and...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

Leslie Bean, wife of former astronaut Alan Bean, places a rose next to the urn containing his ashes, Thursday, Nov....

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Launch
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Launch

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches NASA's Parker Solar Probe to touch the Sun, Sunday, Aug....

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NASA image: Parker Solar Probe Launch
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Aug 12, 2018

Parker Solar Probe Launch

The United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy rocket launches NASA's Parker Solar Probe to touch the Sun, Sunday, Aug....

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NASA image: iss057e103653
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Nov 19, 2018

iss057e103653

iss057e103653 (Nov. 19, 2018) --- Northrop Grumman's Cygnus space freighter with its prominent cymbal-shaped...

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NASA image: Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing
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Oct 4, 2018

Expedition 56 Soyuz MS-08 Landing

Russian MI-8 helicopters wait at the Zhezkazgan Airport in Kazakhstan to deploy to the Soyuz MS-08 spacecraft...

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NASA image: Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test
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Dec 3, 2018

Orion's Crew Module Uprighting System Test

The Orion Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS) and Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory team completed two successful sea...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Preflight
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Mar 21, 2018

Expedition 55 Preflight

Expedition 55 flight engineer Drew Feustel of NASA, top, flight engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA, middle, and Soyuz...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

New Horizons co-investigator John Spencer of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), Boulder, CO speaks during a...

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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

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, speaks with Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas after testifying at a Subcommittee...

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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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