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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: Bringing Humanity Along for the Ride: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Bringing Humanity Along for the Ride: Space Station Benefits

Space exploration and scientific discovery inspire people. The International Space Station seeks to share that...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew
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Nov 17, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 16 Crew

ISS016-E-010894 (17 Nov. 2007) --- Cosiguina Volcano, Nicaragua is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: New Pluto Images from NASA’s New Horizons: It’s Complicated
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Dec 8, 2017

New Pluto Images from NASA’s New Horizons: It’s Complicated

This synthetic perspective view of Pluto, based on the latest high-resolution images to be downlinked from NASA’s...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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May 28, 2002

International Space Station (ISS)

Developed by Boeing, at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Space Station Manufacturing building, the Window...

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NASA image: Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)
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Sep 18, 2025

Table Mountain Facility Sends DSOC Laser Beacon to NASA's Psyche (Infrared Image)

In this infrared photograph, the Optical Communications Telescope Laboratory (OCTL) at NASA Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Six Deep Space Network Antennas in Madrid Arrayed For the First Time
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Apr 26, 2024

Six Deep Space Network Antennas in Madrid Arrayed For the First Time

In a historic first, all six radio frequency antennas at the Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex – part of...

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NASA image: SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT in Orbit (Illustration)

The international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite is shown in orbit over Earth in this...

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NASA image: DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light
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Sep 18, 2025

DSOC's Table Mountain Facility Uplink Laser – Infrared vs. Visible Light

This infrared photograph shows the uplink laser beacon for NASA's Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC)...

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NASA image: Lookout Panorama from Spirit
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Apr 29, 2005

Lookout Panorama from Spirit

This is the Spirit panoramic camera's "Lookout" panorama, acquired on the rover's 410th to 413th martian days, or...

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NASA image: NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M4)
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Apr 7, 2023

NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M4)

Crew members Sandra Herrmann and Katie Koube, from HERA Campaign 6 Mission 4, answer questions from students all...

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NASA image: NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M1)
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Nov 10, 2021

NASA Groundlink: Q&A with Crew Isolated in HERA Habitat (C6M1)

Crew members Christopher Roberts and Madelyne Willis, from HERA Campaign 6 Mission 1, answer questions from students...

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NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test
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Dec 12, 2022

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Test

Members of the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission test one of the antennas for the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Flight 13: Zoomed-In View From Perseverance
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Nov 18, 2021

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's Flight 13: Zoomed-In View From Perseverance

Video footage from the Mastcam-Z instrument aboard NASA's Perseverance Mars rover captured this closeup view of the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's 13th Flight: Wide-Angle Video From Perseverance
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Nov 18, 2021

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter's 13th Flight: Wide-Angle Video From Perseverance

Video footage from NASA's Perseverance Mars rover provides a big-picture perspective of the 13th flight of NASA's...

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NASA image: DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detector

Shown here is an identical copy of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, superconducting nanowire...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00236
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Aug 11, 2005

KSC-05-S-00236

GEORGE DILLER: This is Atlas launch control at T minus 1 hour, 36 minutes, 23 seconds and counting. We're here with...

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Mar 14, 2025

Ep376_I Want My NASA TV

Ep378_I Want My NASA TV Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING ON ORBIT
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Nov 23, 2020

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES THE MEANING OF THANKSGIVING ON ORBIT

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover and...

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May 9, 2025

Ep384_Natural_Disaster_Response

Ep388_Natural Disaster Response Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

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Mar 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep416 Bringing The Mission To You

Ep416_Bringing The Mission To You Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Aug 8, 2025

HWHAP Ep396 Lunar Surface Research

Ep396_Lunar Surface Research Gary Jordan Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson 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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