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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: iss061e058345
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058345 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and spacewalker Andrew Morgan takes an out-of-this-world...

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NASA image: iss061e038284
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Nov 12, 2019

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iss061e038284 (Nov. 12, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano tests the usage of...

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NASA image: NASA DC-8 SARP 2020-21
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Dec 8, 2021

NASA DC-8 SARP 2020-21

NASA's DC-8 in flight for the NASA Student Airborne Research Project (SARP) to measure aerosols with the Langley...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00014
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Mar 4, 2011

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NASA Launch Commentator George Diller concludes coverage of the Glory_Taurus XL launch, which ended unsuccessfully...

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NASA image: ED13-0399-02
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Dec 20, 2013

ED13-0399-02

NASA's Global Hawk 872 lifted off the runway at Edwards Air Force Base during a checkout flight of instruments for...

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NASA image: iss066e110556
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Jan 10, 2022

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iss066e110556 (1/10/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kayla Barron sets up the Mochii microscope. Mochii is a miniature...

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NASA image: Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material
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Jan 6, 1970

Enlarged view of hypervelocity impact of lunar surface material

S70-20417 (December 1969) --- Enlarged view shows hypervelocity impact of cosmic dust on broken glass particles,...

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NASA image: iss061e040844
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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e040844 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan waves as he is photographed seemingly camouflaged...

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NASA image: iss061e037472
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Nov 12, 2019

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iss061e037472 (Nov. 12, 2019) --- Expedition 61 crewmembers (from left) Andrew Morgan, Jessica Meir, Luca Parmitano...

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NASA image: iss061e058498
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058498 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) is attached to an...

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NASA image: iss066e110566
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Jan 10, 2022

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iss066e110566 (1/10/2022) --- NASA astronaut Kayla Barron sets up the Mochii microscope. Mochii is a miniature...

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NASA image: iss061e040912
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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e040912 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano takes an out-of-this-world...

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NASA image: Boe on middeck
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Mar 3, 2011

Boe on middeck

S133-E-008610 (3 March 2011) --- NASA astronaut Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot, uses a vacuum cleaner to remove dust...

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NASA image: jsc2025e069611 - OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Bennu Research
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Aug 21, 2025

jsc2025e069611 - OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Bennu Research

A scanning electron microscope image of a micrometeorite impact crater in a particle of asteroid Bennu material....

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NASA image: iss061e045432
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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e045432 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured attached to the...

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NASA image: iss061e058254
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058254 (Nov. 22, 2019) ---- Astronaut Andrew Morgan of NASA, whose U.S. spacesuit is outfitted with a variety...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: iss066e110545
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Jan 10, 2022

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iss066e110545 (1/10/2022) --- A view of the Mochii microscope aboard the International Space Station (ISS. Mochii is...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Feb 9, 2003

Material Science

Materials with a smaller mean atomic mass, such as lithium (Li) hydride and polyethylene, make the best radiation...

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NASA image: iss061e058754
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e058754 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) is pictured holding a...

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NASA image: iss061e057607
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Nov 22, 2019

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iss061e057607 (Nov. 22, 2019) --- Astronaut Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) takes an out-of-this-world...

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NASA image: iss061e033522
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Nov 8, 2019

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iss061e033522 (Nov. 11, 2019) --- NASA astronaut Jessica Meir reviews robotics procedures in the U.S. Destiny...

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NASA image: NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather
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Jul 7, 2014

NASA's Aquarius Returns Global Maps of Soil Moisture: Soil in Different Weather

NASA's Aquarius instrument has released its first released worldwide maps of soil moisture. Soil moisture, the water...

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NASA image: Ice Crystal Cloud Research
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Jul 11, 2016

Ice Crystal Cloud Research

NASA Glenn’s Propulsion Systems Lab (PSL) is conducting research to characterize ice crystal clouds that can create...

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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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