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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: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

Students are seen in the audience as NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold presents the Challenger Center with a montage of images from his time onboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during Expeditions...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

A student holds up a glass of water with an Alka-Seltzer tab in it while conducting an experiment on effervescence,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

A student observes a glass of water with an Alka-Seltzer tab in it while conducting an experiment on effervescence,...

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NASA image: Endurance: A Daunting Challenge
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May 6, 2004

Endurance: A Daunting Challenge

Endurance: A Daunting Challenge

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NASA image: Challenger Astronauts Memorialized on the Moon
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Jan 29, 2011

Challenger Astronauts Memorialized on the Moon

Challenger Astronauts Memorialized on the Moon

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold watches a timer while students conduct an experiment on effervescence, Friday, May 3,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold watches a timer while students conduct an experiment on effervescence, Friday, May 3,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Centennial Challenges Celebrates Marshall’s 60th Anniversary
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Jul 30, 2020

NASA’s Centennial Challenges Celebrates Marshall’s 60th Anniversary

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center has been home to NASA’s Centennial Challenges program since 2010. As Marshall...

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NASA image: 2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge
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Apr 11, 2025

2025 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

More than 500 students with 75 teams from around the world participated in the 31st year of NASA’s Human Exploration...

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NASA image: 2018-2019 NASA GRC University Student Design Challenge
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Oct 31, 2018

2018-2019 NASA GRC University Student Design Challenge

NASA Glenn Research Center and the University Student Design Challenge’s video entitled, 2018-2019 NASA GRC...

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NASA image: NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels Grades 3-5
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Aug 16, 2019

NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels Grades 3-5

U.S. Department of Education and NASA’s video entitled, NASA Engineering Design Challenge: Safe Travels, Grades 3-5.

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The Stellar Automation Systems team poses for a picture with their robot after attempting the level one challenge...

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NASA image: Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024
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Jul 30, 2024

Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024

The 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge was held in Huntsville, Alabama. This event brings high school and...

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NASA image: Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
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Aug 21, 2020

Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners

NASA announced the winners of the 2020 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge during a virtual awards ceremony...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

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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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