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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: STS-135 Press Briefings
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Jun 30, 2011

STS-135 Press Briefings

JSC2011-E-060720 (30 June 2011) -- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho responds to a question from a...

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NASA image: HENAAC Award Winners
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Oct 5, 2023

HENAAC Award Winners

Portrait of Nelson Morales, chief of NASA Glenn’s Structural Mechanics Branch, was chosen as a 2023 Luminary. This...

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NASA image: ARC-1901-AC93-0237-147
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May 13, 1993

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Pratt & Whitney Advanced Ducted Propulsor (ADP) Engine Test-590 in the NASA Ames 40x80ft Subsonic Wind Tunnel. The...

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NASA image: Artemis Recovery CMTA
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Mar 18, 2022

Artemis Recovery CMTA

The Artemis Orion crew module test article (CMTA) is in view in the high bay inside the Launch Equipment Test...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-016
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-016

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: FIRST Robotics, Gulfport High, StenniSphere, Bo Clarke, mentor
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Jan 7, 2006

FIRST Robotics, Gulfport High, StenniSphere, Bo Clarke, mentor

Bo Clarke, mentor for Gulfport High School's Team Fusion, offers strategy tips to students and coaches during the...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 2019, astronaut Michael Collins speaks to Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 15, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Matt Johnson, CAPSTONE lead systems engineer, bottom, Dustin Holta, launch engineer, right, and Rebecca Rogers,...

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NASA image: iss065e092399
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e092399 (June 5, 2021) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet installs the Molecular Muscle...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06214 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051317
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Daniella DellaGiustina, OSIRIS-REx lead image processing...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-006
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-006

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-049
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-049

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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NASA image: View of the Spacelab module in the payload bay of the Columbia during STS-9
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Nov 28, 1983

View of the Spacelab module in the payload bay of the Columbia during STS-9

STS009-32-1112 (28 Nov-8 Dec 1983) --- A handheld Hasselblad camera was aimed through the aft windows on the flight...

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NASA image: iss067e378832
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Sep 20, 2022

iss067e378832

iss067e378832 (9/20/2022) --- NASA astronaut Bob Hines conducts research operations for the Foams and Emulsions...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-017
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-017

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Aerospace Engineer Lizalyn Smith
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Jan 9, 2017

Aerospace Engineer Lizalyn Smith

Portrait of Orion Service Module Spacecraft Adapter Jettisonable (SAJ) Hardware Lead Engineer Lizalyn Smith. Ms....

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NASA image: 1200979
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Sep 22, 2012

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DR. BILL COOKE, LEAD OF MARSHALL'S METEOROID ENVIRONMENTS OFFICE, TOOK VISITORS ON A TOUR OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM IN ONE...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051259
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May 8, 2012

jsc2012e051259

DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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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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