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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: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye speaks with Aaron Burton at the Astrobiology Lab during a tour of Goddard Space Flight Center on September...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite STEREO
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite STEREO

An artist's concept of STEREO surrounding the sun. Credit: NASA To read more about STEREO go to:...

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NASA image: The Floor of Tycho Crater
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Dec 8, 2017

The Floor of Tycho Crater

NASA image release January 14, 2010 LROC WAC image of Tycho crater. Credit: NASA/Goddard/Arizona State University To...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0173
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Feb 8, 1999

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In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers begin moving the overhead crane carrying the Chandra X-ray...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0195
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0195

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the shrouded Chandra X-ray Observatory achieves a vertical position via...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

Dr. Robert Goddard's tower for "static" test near the shop at Roswell, New Mexico, 1930. The observation...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0194
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Feb 10, 1999

KSC-99pc0194

In the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), workers guide the final stages as the overhead crane lifts the shrouded...

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NASA image: The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station
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Dec 17, 2024

The NICER X-ray telescope pictured on the International Space Station

iss072e371305 (Dec. 17, 2024) --- The NICER (Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer) X-ray telescope is pictured...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

New Mexico - This concrete dugout was consturcted 50 feet from Dr. Robert Goddard's launching tower, so that an...

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NASA image: Blooms around Ireland
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Dec 8, 2017

Blooms around Ireland

Visualization Date 2000-02-19 Possible coccolithophore blooms are visible in this SeaWiFS image of Ireland. Sensor...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc375
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Mar 18, 1998

KSC-98pc375

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) is lifted in KSC’s MultiPayload Processing...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye checks out the progress of the James Webb Space Telescope at the building 29 clean room during a tour of...

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NASA image: SPHEREx and PUNCH Science Overview News Conference
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Feb 25, 2025

SPHEREx and PUNCH Science Overview News Conference

The SPHEREx space telescope will survey the sky in optical and infrared light, gathering data on more than 450...

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NASA image: Iceball Planet Artist's Concept
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Apr 26, 2017

Iceball Planet Artist's Concept

This artist's concept shows OGLE-2016-BLG-1195Lb, a planet discovered through a technique called microlensing. The...

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NASA image: KSC-143fr8
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Feb 13, 1998

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Technicians assist in moving the alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) from its protective shipping case in KSC’s...

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NASA image: IMG_4301
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Dec 8, 2017

IMG_4301

NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center enables NASA’s mission through four scientific endeavors:...

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NASA image: NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images
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Apr 20, 2010

NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory Unveils New Images

Madhulika Guhathakurta, far right, SDO Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters in Washington, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media
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Aug 9, 2018

Dr. Eugene Parker Speaks to Media

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, Dr. Eugene Parker, a pioneer in heliophysics and S....

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

1930--Dr. Robert Goddard built this 30 by 60 ft. workshop for rocket construction at the Mescalero Ranch, 3 miles...

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NASA image: Dr. Robert Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Robert Goddard

Dr. Robert Goddard on the campus of Clark University, Worcester, Mass. mounting a srocket chamber for the 1915-1916...

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NASA image: Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Dr. Eugene Parker (seated in the foreground), a pioneer in heliophysics and S. Chandrasekhar distinguished service...

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NASA image: KSC-99pc0172
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Feb 8, 1999

KSC-99pc0172

Inside the Vertical Processing Facility (VPF), the overhead crane lifts Chandra X-ray Observatory completely out of...

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NASA image: Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan
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Dec 8, 2017

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan

Tropical Storm Toraji Approaching Japan, 09/03/2013 at 02:10 UTC. Terra/MODIS NASA image use policy. NASA Goddard...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye with the James Webb Space Telescope team at the building 29 clean room during a tour of Goddard Space...

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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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