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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: iss063m261531514_DM-2_Crew_News_Conference_200601
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Jun 1, 2020

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NASA ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS HISTORIC COMMERCIAL CREW MISSION IN STATION NEWS CONFERENCE Aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, accepts the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark award...

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NASA image: America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 3
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Aug 25, 2016

America National Parks Viewed in 3D by NASA MISR Anaglyph 3

Just in time for the U.S. National Park Service's Centennial celebration on Aug. 25, NASA's Multiangle Imaging...

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NASA image: Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years
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May 1, 2019

Human Influence on Global Droughts Goes Back 100 Years

Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the...

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NASA image: NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight

NASA chase pilot Jim “Clue” Less congratulates Nils Larson after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct....

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight

NASA chase pilot Jim “Clue” Less congratulates Nils Larson after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct....

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NASA image: NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA X-59 Chase Pilot Congratulates Aircraft Pilot After Historic First Flight

NASA chase pilot Jim “Clue” Less congratulates Nils Larson after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday, Oct....

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Test Pilot Hugs Wife After Historic First Flight

NASA test pilot Nils Larson reaches for a hug from his wife after completing the X-59’s first flight on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure: 07/19/2019
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Jul 18, 2019

Space to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure: 07/19/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage
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Jul 12, 2019

NASA Searches for Life from the Moon in Recently Rediscovered Historic Footage

This footage from 1969 shows researchers at NASA’s Ames Research Center examining samples of Moon rocks and soil...

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NASA image: Behind the Scenes in Space During Historic SpaceX DM-2 Launch and Docking
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Jul 10, 2020

Behind the Scenes in Space During Historic SpaceX DM-2 Launch and Docking

You saw history made with the first crewed launch and docking of the SpaceX Crew Dragon, but you didn’t see the...

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NASA image: Asteroid Named for Nobel Prize Winner Joins Historic Lineup
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Apr 15, 2015

Asteroid Named for Nobel Prize Winner Joins Historic Lineup

An asteroid discovered by NASA NEOWISE spacecraft has been given the formal designation 316201 Malala, in honor of...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mural
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mural

Artist Geraluz talks to a member of the media in front of the mural “To the Moon, and Back” by the New York-based...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mural
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mural

The New York-based artist team Geraluz, left, and WERC, right, and their son Amaru Alvarez, 5, pose for picture with...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The inaugural murals for the relaunched NASA Art Program appear side-by-side at 350 Hudson Street, Monday, Sept. 23,...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

Samara Karasyk, President and CEO of the Hudson Square Business Improvement District talks to a member of the media...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

The New York-based artist team Geraluz, left, and WERC, right, and their son Amaru Alvarez, 5, pose for picture with...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

Amaru Alvarez, 5, the son of the artist team Geraluz and WERC and model for the mural, poses for picture with the...

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NASA image: Pilot Signs Goodbye to NASA’s Historic DC-8 Aircraft
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May 15, 2024

Pilot Signs Goodbye to NASA’s Historic DC-8 Aircraft

Aerospace engineer and research pilot Tracy Phelps signs the ceiling inside the DC-8 aircraft. Phelps piloted the...

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NASA image: NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura
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Sep 24, 2024

NASA Reestablishes Historical Art Program with Space-Themed Mura

Michelle Jones, NASA’s deputy associate administrator for communications, left, and Aya Collins, director of the...

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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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