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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: NASA Science Live: Galaxy of Horrors [Episode 10]
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Oct 31, 2019

NASA Science Live: Galaxy of Horrors [Episode 10]

So it is Halloween, the day of the dead. And to celebrate this chilling holiday, we are taking you on a tour of our...

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NASA image: Paul Rudd Explores the Quantum Realm with NASA
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Mar 3, 2023

Paul Rudd Explores the Quantum Realm with NASA

Journey into the quantum realm with Paul Rudd! The “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” actor and NASA quantum...

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NASA image: The hidden dark side of NGC 24
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Sep 26, 2016

The hidden dark side of NGC 24

This shining disc of a spiral galaxy sits approximately 25 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation...

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NASA image: Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689
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Dec 8, 2017

Galaxy Cluster Abell 1689

Image release August 19, 2010 An international team of astronomers using gravitational lensing observations from the...

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NASA image: Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23
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Aug 31, 2023

Expedition 71 Patch Approved 8-31-23

iss071-s-001 (Aug. 31, 2023) --- For nearly a quarter of a century the International Space Station (ISS) has hosted...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible

Scientists are using AMS-02 on the Space Station to study fundamental particles originating from sources up to...

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NASA image: Kelly takes a Self-Portrait during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

Kelly takes a Self-Portrait during EVA 32

ISS045E082998 (10/28/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly snaps a quick space selfie during his first ever spacewalk...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0181
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0182
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility performs engineering certification...

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NASA image: iss061e144502
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e144502 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Luca Parmitano takes a "space-selfie" with...

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NASA image: Gravitational Lensing Graphic
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Jan 8, 2020

Gravitational Lensing Graphic

This graphic illustrates how a faraway quasar (an extremely bright region in the center of some distant galaxies) is...

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NASA image: iss061e142817
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Jan 25, 2020

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iss061e142817 (Jan. 25, 2020) --- The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, an antimatter and dark matter detector, is...

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NASA image: iss061e138059
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Jan 21, 2020

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iss061e138059 (Jan. 21, 2020) --- Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) works on U.S. spacesuits...

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NASA image: iss061e138049
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Jan 21, 2020

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iss061e138049 (Jan. 21, 2020) --- (From left) Commander Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency) and NASA...

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NASA image: iss073e0982217
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Oct 26, 2025

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iss073e0982217 (Oct. 26, 2025) --- The International Space Station’s unique vantage point, orbiting 250 miles above...

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NASA image: Lindgren during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

Lindgren during EVA 32

ISS045E082789 (10/28/2015) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is photographed through a window during a night pass...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0180
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Jan 28, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - An employee at the Space Station Processing Facility monitors engineering certification...

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NASA image: View of Kelly outside the A/L during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

View of Kelly outside the A/L during EVA 32

ISS045E082968 (10/28/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is photographed just outside the airlock during his first...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jessica Meir inspects sensitive fiber cables inside the Cold Atom Lab
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May 4, 2026

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir inspects sensitive fiber cables inside the Cold Atom Lab

iss074e0545220 (May 4, 2026) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 74 flight engineer Jessica Meir inspects sensitive...

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NASA image: KSC-146fr3
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Feb 13, 1998

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Technicians observe the alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) after it was removed from its protective shipping case...

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NASA image: KSC-147fr11
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Feb 13, 1998

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A technician observes the alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) after it was removed from its protective shipping case...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc376
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Mar 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) is lifted in KSC’s MultiPayload Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc375
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Mar 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) is lifted in KSC’s MultiPayload Processing...

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NASA image: KSC-143fr8
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Feb 13, 1998

KSC-143fr8

Technicians assist in moving the alpha-magnetic spectrometer (AMS-1) from its protective shipping case in KSC’s...

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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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