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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: ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH
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May 31, 2016

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS HERITAGE MONTH

BO THAO-URABE, A MEMBER OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S COMMISSION ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS, SPOKE TO...

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NASA image: North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 12, 1959

North American Aviation F-100 in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

North American F-100-F airplane, equipped with thrust reversers, full scale wind tunnel test. 3/4 front view of...

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NASA image: 2020 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research
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Feb 8, 2023

2020 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research

Video highlights 2020 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) activities and research being...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

A view of the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as painting...

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NASA image: American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix
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May 27, 2008

American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix

American Flag and Mini-DVD Attached to Deck of Phoenix

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 at...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Michael Polito speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits a NASA booth at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Heather Lynch speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits a NASA booth at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits a NASA booth at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Casey Youngflesh speaks during the press briefing, "Penguins from Space", Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at the Marriott...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse
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Mar 31, 2022

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Nozzle Test. Uploaded to Avail for consideration...

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NASA image: ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
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May 31, 2016

ASIAN AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

BRIAN BAE, EV41, AND JOHN EARL BROWN, U.S. ARMY, CONDUCT KENDO DEMONSTRATION AT ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Tom Neumann speaks during the press briefing, "First Results from New ICESat-2 Mission, Tuesday, December 11, 2018...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission Directorate, NASA, speaks at the Earth Science Town...

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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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