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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: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

The Hubble Space Telescope Structural Dynamic Test Vehicle is seen inside the Space Hall at the Smithsonian National...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Lisa Pratt, NASA's Planetary Protection Officer, answers a question from the audience during a special session...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Lisa Pratt, NASA's Planetary Protection Officer, answers a question from the audience during a special session...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6
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Jun 1, 1988

ARC-1988-AC88-0328-6

ASRF - Automated Sciences into the future of spaceflight and planetary research. Artwork

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34116
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Mar 11, 1965

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stream instrumentation; planetary gas wind tunnel ablation rock

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0183-002
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Sep 26, 2007

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Office Portrait: Jennifer Heldmann, Ames Planetary Systems Branch (code-SST)

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34117
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Mar 11, 1965

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stream instrumentation; planetary gas wind tunnel ablation rock

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NASA image: ARC-1965-A-34115
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Mar 11, 1965

ARC-1965-A-34115

stream instrumentation; planetary gas wind tunnel ablation rock

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch News Conference

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Prelaunch News Conference has representatives from NASA, Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at an event unveiling a new exhibit featuring Hubble's Corrective Optics...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at an event unveiling a new exhibit featuring Hubble's Corrective Optics...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, the California Institute of...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, is seen during during an event...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during during an event...

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NASA image: Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event
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Aug 20, 2014

Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event

Dr. David H. Grinspoon, Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute, moderates a panel at the “Ancient Earth,...

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NASA image: K2-138 6 Planets Artwork (Artist's Illustration)
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Jan 7, 2019

K2-138 6 Planets Artwork (Artist's Illustration)

This artist's illustration shows the planetary system K2-138, which was discovered by citizen scientists in 2017...

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NASA image: Swabbing Perseverance Sample Tubes
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Jun 3, 2020

Swabbing Perseverance Sample Tubes

Planetary protection engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California swab engineering models of...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: The Science Behind Your Favorite Planet Being in Retrograde [Episode 51]
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Nov 16, 2023

NASA Science Live: The Science Behind Your Favorite Planet Being in Retrograde [Episode 51]

Do you groan when you hear of a certain planet going into retrograde? Have you ever wondered what planets in...

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NASA image: Venus - Maxwell Montes and Cleopatra Crater
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Feb 5, 1996

Venus - Maxwell Montes and Cleopatra Crater

NASA's Magellan full-resolution image shows Maxwell Montes, centered at 65 degrees north latitude and 6 degrees east...

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NASA image: Hubble View of a Dying Star
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May 21, 2003

Hubble View of a Dying Star

This image of a dying star, protoplanetary nebula IRAS22036+5306, containing strange, complex structures may help...

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NASA image: A Dying Star in a Different Light
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Nov 17, 2010

A Dying Star in a Different Light

This image composite shows two views of a puffy, dying star, or planetary nebula, known as NGC 1514. At left is a...

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NASA image: Earth and Moon as viewed from Mars
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May 22, 2003

Earth and Moon as viewed from Mars

This is the first image of Earth ever taken from another planet that actually shows our home as a planetary disk....

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NASA image: NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula
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May 16, 2012

NGC 7293, the Helix Nebula

NGC 7293, better known as the Helix nebula, displays its ultraviolet glow courtesy of NASA GALEX. The Helix is 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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