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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: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

A Psyche mission prelaunch news conference takes place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, Oct....

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, U.S. Space Force, SpaceX, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Dunn, senior launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Jasmine Hopkins, NASA Communications, moderates a Psyche mission prelaunch news conference at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

Lori Glaze, Planetary Science division director, NASA Headquarters, participates in a Psyche mission and science...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Nicola Fox, associate administrator, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, addresses the media during a Psyche mission...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Nicola Fox, associate administrator, NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

Alana Johnson, NASA Communications, moderates a Psyche mission and science briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news conference at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, Civil Satellite Missions, SpaceX, addresses the media during a Psyche mission prelaunch...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

David Oh, Psyche chief engineer for operations, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a Psyche mission...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

Julianna Scheiman, director, Civil Satellite Missions, SpaceX, participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Science Briefing
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Science Briefing

Alana Johnson, NASA Communications, moderates a Psyche mission and science briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Psyche Encapsulation
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Oct 3, 2023

Psyche Encapsulation

Technicians encapsulate NASA’s Psyche spacecraft in its payload fairings – the cone at the top of the rocket – at...

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NASA image: Psyche Prelaunch News Conference
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Oct 11, 2023

Psyche Prelaunch News Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana participates in a Psyche mission prelaunch news conference at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Goldstone Radar Observations of Asteroid 2001 FO32
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Apr 5, 2021

Goldstone Radar Observations of Asteroid 2001 FO32

On March 21, 2021, the large asteroid 2001 FO32 made a close approach with our planet, passing at a distance of...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Close-up view of the Binary Colloidal Alloy Test during an experiment run aboard the Russian Mir space station. BCAT...

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NASA image: PEACOQ: New Quantum Detector Could Help Quantum Computers Communicate
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Mar 2, 2023

PEACOQ: New Quantum Detector Could Help Quantum Computers Communicate

This close-up photograph shows a single Performance-Enhanced Array for Counting Optical Quanta (PEACOQ) detector....

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NASA image: Chassis of NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Docks Safely
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Mar 29, 2021

Chassis of NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Docks Safely

The Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) Chassis of NASA's Psyche spacecraft is mounted onto a rotation fixture in High...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Arrives at the Agency's JPL
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Mar 29, 2021

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Arrives at the Agency's JPL

A major component of NASA's Psyche spacecraft has been delivered to the agency's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis
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Mar 26, 2021

Radar Observations of Asteroid 99942 Apophis

These images represent radar observations of asteroid 99942 Apophis on March 8, 9, and 10, 2021, as it made its last...

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NASA image: NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1
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Mar 29, 2021

NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Chassis Welcomed Into JPL's High Bay 1

A major component of NASA's Psyche spacecraft has been delivered to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...

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NASA image: Equipping the Space Station to Produce More Power on This Week @NASA – June 16, 2023
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Jun 16, 2023

Equipping the Space Station to Produce More Power on This Week @NASA – June 16, 2023

Equipping the space station to produce more power, our newest experimental X-plane, and preparing to test a new...

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NASA image: NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage
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Oct 5, 2016

NASA-Produced Maps Help Gauge Italy Earthquake Damage

A NASA-funded program provided valuable information for responders and groups supporting the recovery efforts for...

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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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