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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: We Are American Ingenuity
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Jun 2, 2021

We Are American Ingenuity

NASA is more than astronauts. We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists,...

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NASA image: Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month on This Week @NASA – August 18, 2023
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Aug 18, 2023

Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month on This Week @NASA – August 18, 2023

Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month, a high-flying NASA aircraft is helping to study lighting, and...

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NASA image: A Record-Breaking Spaceflight for the Crew-1 Mission on This Week @ NASA May 7, 2021
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May 7, 2021

A Record-Breaking Spaceflight for the Crew-1 Mission on This Week @ NASA May 7, 2021

A record-breaking spaceflight for the Crew-1 mission, swearing-in NASA’s new administrator, and the anniversary of...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 2003

Around Marshall

This artist's concept portrays the plan for the new Engineering Directorate office to be constructed at the Marshall...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit takes a break and poses for a portrait
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Nov 15, 2024

Astronaut Don Pettit takes a break and poses for a portrait

iss072e188983 (Nov. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit takes a break and...

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NASA image: Leaders break ground for INFINITY
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Nov 20, 2008

Leaders break ground for INFINITY

Community leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana break ground for the new INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: Satellite Eyes New England Winter Storm Breaking Records
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Eyes New England Winter Storm Breaking Records

Another large snowstorm affecting New England was dropping more snow on the region and breaking records on February...

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NASA image: An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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May 19, 2025

An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss073e0203873 (May 19, 2025) --- An orbital sunrise breaks above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean and intersects with...

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NASA image: NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Analyzes Record-Breaking Hurricane Patricia

When NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite passed over Patricia on October 23 at 5:20 a.m. EDT the VIIRS instrument that...

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NASA image: STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4
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Jun 14, 1982

STS-4 crew takes break during CDDT for STS-4

Astronauts Thomas K. Mattingly, II., right, and Henry Hartsfield, Jr. pose for news photographers in front of the...

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NASA image: Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)
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Aug 5, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Dorothy J. Vaughan (Narrated by Octavia Spencer)

Dorothy J. Vaughan was a pioneer human computer and visionary who was integral in the expansion of a diverse...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Officials break ground for a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for OneWeb Satellites at Exploration Park at...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Lenoir takes break to eat his meal
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Nov 11, 1982

Mission specialist Lenoir takes break to eat his meal

STS005-45-1821 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut William B. Lenoir, STS-5 mission specialist, takes a break to eat his...

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NASA image: Burbank takes a break during an exercise session using the ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank takes a break during an exercise session using the ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012709 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, takes a break during an...

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NASA image: Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training
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Dec 22, 1993

Astronaut Kevin Chilton takes a break during bailout training

S93-50720 (22 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Kevin P. Chilton, pilot, takes a break during emergency bailout training at...

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NASA image: STS-71 cosmonauts and astronauts greet news media during break in training
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Jun 11, 1994

STS-71 cosmonauts and astronauts greet news media during break in training

Crew members for two joint Space Shuttle/Mir missions greet the press during a break in medical operations training...

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NASA image: NASA Shared Services Center breaks ground
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Feb 24, 2006

NASA Shared Services Center breaks ground

NASA officials and elected leaders were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony of the NASA Shared Services Center...

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NASA image: The sun begins to break through the clouds over NASA's two 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft on the NASA Dryden ramp after a rain shower in February 2001
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Feb 13, 2001

The sun begins to break through the clouds over NASA's two 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft on the NASA Dryden ramp after a rain shower in February 2001

The sun begins to break through the clouds over NASA's two 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft on the NASA Dryden ramp...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 31, 1968

Wernher von Braun

Ground breaking ceremony for the Alabama Space Science Center, later renamed the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Shown...

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NASA image: Scoping the Sisters
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Apr 30, 2009

Scoping the Sisters

The Cassini spacecraft takes a break from the Saturn system to check out the Seven Sisters.

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NASA image: http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/hubble-team-breaks-cosmic-distance-record
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Dec 8, 2017

http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/hubble-team-breaks-cosmic-distance-record

By pushing NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to its limits, an international team of astronomers has shattered the...

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NASA image: http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/hubble-team-breaks-cosmic-distance-record
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Dec 8, 2017

http://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/hubble-team-breaks-cosmic-distance-record

By pushing NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to its limits, an international team of astronomers has shattered the...

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NASA image: NASA Scientific Balloon Team Hopes to Break Flight Duration Record with New Zealand Launch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Scientific Balloon Team Hopes to Break Flight Duration Record with New Zealand Launch

After years of tests and development, NASA’s Balloon Program team is on the cusp of expanding the envelope in...

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NASA image: NASA Scientific Balloon Team Hopes to Break Flight Duration Record with New Zealand Launch
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Scientific Balloon Team Hopes to Break Flight Duration Record with New Zealand Launch

After years of tests and development, NASA’s Balloon Program team is on the cusp of expanding the envelope in...

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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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