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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: Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS
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Dec 15, 2017

Multiple Aspects of the Southern California Wildfires as Seen by NASA's AVIRIS

NASA's Airborne Visible Infrared Imaging Spectrometer instrument (AVIRIS), flying aboard a NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

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NASA image: Getting Closer
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Jun 20, 2005

Getting Closer

One of the two pictures of Tempel 1 (see also PIA02101) taken by Deep Impact's medium-resolution camera is shown...

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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e045275 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured attached to the...

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NASA image: View of Endeavour docked to the ISS and the AMS-2 during Transfer
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May 19, 2011

View of Endeavour docked to the ISS and the AMS-2 during Transfer

S134-E-007444 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of the International Space Station?s Canadarm2, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: iss061e040949
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Nov 15, 2019

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iss061e040949 (Nov. 15, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano takes an out-of-this-world...

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NASA image: Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System
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Jan 23, 2012

Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System

ISS030-E-047174 (23 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with the Major...

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NASA image: Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover
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Sep 22, 2020

Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover

The Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) opens its cover during testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: iss061e143462
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Jan 25, 2020

iss061e143462

iss061e143462 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nick Hague exits the Quest airlock to begin a spacewalk
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Jan 16, 2025

Astronaut Nick Hague exits the Quest airlock to begin a spacewalk

iss072e487415 (Jan. 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Nick Hague is pictured shortly...

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NASA image: iss061e143733
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e143733 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: iss061e065188
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Dec 2, 2019

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iss061e065188 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer (AMS) is a cosmic particle detector attached to the...

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NASA image: View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround
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May 30, 2011

View of ISS taken during STS-134 Flyaround

S134-E-010781 (30 May 2011) --- This image provides a close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer - 2 (AMS-2)...

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NASA image: iss061e064794
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Dec 2, 2019

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iss061e064794 (Dec. 2, 2019) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano, attached to the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007186 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-006
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Apr 14, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-006

Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. at NASA Ames Research Center - Calibration of...

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NASA image: iss061e143622
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e143622 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano is pictured tethered to the...

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NASA image: AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1
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Apr 15, 2018

AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1

iss055e024025 (4/15/2018) - View of a radiator pane, solar array and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer - 02 (AMS-02)...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams prepare the Lunar IceCube before its installation in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

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NASA image: Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System
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Jan 23, 2012

Burbank works with the MCA MSA of the Atmosphere Revitalization System

ISS030-E-047173 (23 Jan. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, works with the Major...

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NASA image: Unberthing of the AMS-2
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May 19, 2011

Unberthing of the AMS-2

S134-E-007189 (19 May 2011) --- In the grasp of space shuttle Endeavour?s robotic Canadarm, the Alpha Magnetic...

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NASA image: iss061e144253
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Jan 25, 2020

iss061e144253

iss061e144253 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- NASA astronaut Andrew Morgan is pictured tethered to the International Space...

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NASA image: Rendezvous ops and DTO 840 conducted in flight deck
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Dec 30, 1996

Rendezvous ops and DTO 840 conducted in flight deck

STS080-370-022 (19 Nov.-7 Dec. 1996) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-80 mission specialist, uses a laser...

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NASA image: Close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover's SHERLOC Instrument
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Feb 20, 2020

Close-up of NASA's Mars 2020 Rover's SHERLOC Instrument

The SHERLOC instrument is located at the end of the robotic arm on NASA's Mars 2020 rover. SHERLOC (short 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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