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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: Space Symposium - DLR Bilateral Meeting
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Aug 23, 2021

Space Symposium - DLR Bilateral Meeting

Dr. Walther Pelzer, Member of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Executive Board, Head of the German Space Agency at...

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NASA image: Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger
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Jul 29, 1985

Launch of the STS 51-F Challenger

51F-S-068 (29 July 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger heads toward Earth-orbit with the Spacelab-2 experiment...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Chairman of the UAE Space Agency (UAESA), H.E. Dr. Ahmad bin Abdulla Humaid Belhoul Al Falasi, speaks during a...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 22, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) President, Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, speaks to NASA Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-080772 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2
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Oct 10, 1996

ARC-1969-AC96-0347-2

LVLASO (Low Visability Landing and Surface Operations) Project. Taxiway Navigation and Situtation Awareness (TNAS)...

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NASA image: Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew
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Sep 21, 2005

Earth Observation taken by the Expedition 11 crew

ISS011-E-13532 (21 Sept. 2005) --- A close-up view of the eye of Hurricane Rita, as it swirls in the Gulf of Mexico,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium - DLR Bilateral Meeting
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Aug 23, 2021

Space Symposium - DLR Bilateral Meeting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, meets with Dr. Walther Pelzer, Member of the German Aerospace Center (DLR)...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Director General of the ESA (European Space Agency), during the Heads of Agency press...

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NASA image: Mars Up Close
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Aug 5, 2014

Mars Up Close

Dr. Jim Green, NASA‘s Planetary Science Division Director and Head of Mars Program, discusses what we’ve learned...

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NASA image: Dragon Spacecraft released by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Dragon Spacecraft released by SSRMS

ISS031-E-080785 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just after being released by the...

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NASA image: Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1
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Apr 28, 2013

Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1

ISS035-E-030128 (28 April 2013) --- Most of the six Expedition 35 crew members got haircuts on April 28 in the Unity...

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NASA image: Crewmembers sleeping in sleep restraints
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Aug 29, 1997

Crewmembers sleeping in sleep restraints

STS085-327-026 (7 - 19 August 1997) --- Payload specialist Bjarni V. Tryggvason, representing the Canadian Space...

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NASA image: Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.
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Feb 8, 2017

Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.

Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history will provide a clearer...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Hiroshi Yamakawa, President of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), is seen during the Heads of Agency...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-2003
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Dec 12, 1991

KSC-91PC-2003

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The orbiter Discovery heads for the VAB atop the specially designed orbiter transporter. Once...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Kelvin Manning speaks during a ceremony renaming the Florida spaceport’s launch...

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NASA image: Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1
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Apr 28, 2013

Marshburn gives Vinogradov a haircut in Node 1

ISS035-E-030128 (28 April 2013) --- Most of the six Expedition 35 crew members got haircuts on April 28 in the Unity...

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NASA image: Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS
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May 31, 2012

Unberthed Dragon grappled by SSRMS

ISS031-E-079326 (31 May 2012) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft is pictured just prior to being released by the...

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NASA image: KSC-90PC-1977
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Dec 20, 1990

KSC-90PC-1977

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The orbiter Columbia heads for the Vehicle Assembly Building following its arrival at the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is seen during the Heads of Agency press conference at the 70th International...

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NASA image: Marshburn gives Misurkin a haircut in Node 1
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Apr 28, 2013

Marshburn gives Misurkin a haircut in Node 1

ISS035-E-030120 (28 April 2013) --- Most of the six Expedition 35 crew members got haircuts on April 28 in the Unity...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Director General of ESA (European Space Agency), speaks during the Heads of Agency Plenary...

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NASA image: 20th Anniversary of the First Lunar Landing Colloquium
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Jul 21, 1989

20th Anniversary of the First Lunar Landing Colloquium

20th Anniversary of the First Lunar Landing Colloquium held at Langley. William H. Michael Jr. (center) reviews 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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