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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: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Feb 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Feb 18, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off
Image
Mar 2, 1998

Lockheed ER-2 #709 high altitude research aircraft during take off

ER-2 tail number 709, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight
Image
Nov 4, 1997

Lockheed ER-2 high altitude research aircraft in flight

ER-2 tail number 706, was one of two Airborne Science ER-2s used as science platforms by Dryden. The aircraft were...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth
Video
May 17, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth

Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know we can shape our near-space environment as...

GSFC
NASA image: Develop Program Event and Poster Session
Image
Aug 5, 2025

Develop Program Event and Poster Session

Amanda Cutright, acting associate director for Earth Action and Strategic Engagement for the Science Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Yaítza Luna-Cruz, a program executive in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and...

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NASA image: Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft
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Oct 18, 1993

Distant view of STS-58 Columbia launch from Shuttle Training Aircraft

STS058-S-122 (18 Oct 1993) --- This distant shot of Columbia on its way to Earth-orbit was captured on film from the...

JSC
NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
Video
Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

JSC
NASA image: How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert
Video
Apr 30, 2025

How Do We Do Research in Zero Gravity | We Asked a NASA Expert

When it comes to experiments in space, astronauts on the International Space Station face challenges you won’t find...

LaRC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-010
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-010

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020
Video
Aug 7, 2020

A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020

A safe splashdown for an historic test flight, a major milestone for a future mission, and remembering a champion...

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NASA image: Microgravity
Image
Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Catherine G. Coleman, mission specialist for STS-73, works in the glovebox on the portside of the science...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-004
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-004

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-006
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-006

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Minute: March 13, 2026
Video
Mar 13, 2026

NASA Minute: March 13, 2026

From low Earth orbit to deep space, NASA leads in exploration, science, and planetary defense. Here’s what’s new...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0044-008
Image
Mar 20, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0044-008

Congressional Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Visitors move into Hyperwall theater for presenation by Steve...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-011
Image
Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-011

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-013
Image
Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-013

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger get a briefing on remote sensing fire fighting from Steve Hipskind, Chief...

ARC
NASA image: GSFC_20181025_2019-1405_039
Image
Oct 25, 2018

GSFC_20181025_2019-1405_039

Defence Research & Development Organisation DRDO, Government of India Delegation visited Goddard October 25, 2018....

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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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