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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: GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC
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Jan 24, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC

The Centaur upper stage that will help launch NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S, or GOES-S,...

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NASA image: GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC
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Jan 24, 2018

GOES-S Atlas V Centaur Stage Transport from ASOC to DOC

The Centaur upper stage that will help launch NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S, or GOES-S,...

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NASA image: Unlatching InSight's Arm
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Dec 1, 2018

Unlatching InSight's Arm

As visible in this image, NASA's InSight spacecraft unlatched its robotic arm on Nov. 27, 2018, the day after it...

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NASA image: Glenn 24 - For the Benefit of All
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Jul 11, 2018

Glenn 24 - For the Benefit of All

Video highlighting 24 hours at NASA Glenn Research Center and Plum Brook Station. This video won second place in the...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May introduces NASA Acting Adminstrator Robert Lightfoot prior to his...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May introduces NASA Acting Adminstrator Robert Lightfoot prior to his...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot delivers the "State of NASA", February 12, 2018, at the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance
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Dec 11, 2018

Solar Active Region's Cameo Appearance

The only active region observed this week appeared on Dec. 5, 2018 and grew into an average size display of dynamic...

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NASA image: Carbon Monoxide Transport from California Wildfires, July 30-August 7, 2018
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Aug 14, 2018

Carbon Monoxide Transport from California Wildfires, July 30-August 7, 2018

This single frame from a series of images shows carbon monoxide (in orange/red) from California's massive wildfires...

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NASA image: NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District
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Jun 14, 2016

NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District

Video highlighting NASA John H. Glenn Research Center’s historical sites entitled, The Evolution of an Historic...

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NASA image: 2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACME Hardware
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Jan 5, 2017

2017 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Support Videos - ACME Hardware

Video presentation highlighting work with ACME Hardware on the International Space Station presented by ACME...

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NASA image: InSight Lander Solar Array Test
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Jan 23, 2018

InSight Lander Solar Array Test

The solar arrays on NASA's InSight Mars lander were deployed as part of testing conducted Jan. 23, 2018, at Lockheed...

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NASA image: Dramatic Changes from Kilauea Leilani Estates Lava Flows Seen by NASA Spacecraft
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Jul 28, 2018

Dramatic Changes from Kilauea Leilani Estates Lava Flows Seen by NASA Spacecraft

The Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection (ASTER) instrument onboard NASA's Terra spacecraft obtained...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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NASA image: Earth Day 2018 Activities
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Apr 17, 2018

Earth Day 2018 Activities

During the annual Earth Day celebration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, guests have an opportunity to...

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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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