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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: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, left, and NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, pose for photograph with 6-year old...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, left, and former NASA astronauts Leland Melvin and Susan Kilrain pose for a...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin gives remarks prior to the screening of the NASA produced documentary “The Color...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson talks with 7-year old Tre Rahaman, left, and 4-year old Amira Rahaman, along with...

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NASA image: X-15 Documentary
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Feb 1, 2021

X-15 Documentary

X-15 Documentary focused on the X-15 as a near-space vehicle. Early test footage, engineers in mission control room,...

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NASA image: Mars - The Search Begins Documentary
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Jun 22, 2020

Mars - The Search Begins Documentary

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NASA image: Documentary views of the STS-26 Flight Readiness Firing at KSC, Pad 39B, on
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Aug 16, 1988

Documentary views of the STS-26 Flight Readiness Firing at KSC, Pad 39B, on

Documentary views of the STS-26 Flight Readiness Firing at KSC, Pad 39B, on 10 Aug 1988. (KSC-88PC-752 closer)...

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NASA image: OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece
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Aug 22, 2024

OUR ALIEN EARTH: The Undersea Volcanoes of Santorini, Greece

Dive alongside Dr. Richard Camilli and his team as they explore the undersea volcanoes off of the coast of...

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NASA image: Planetary Defenders (NASA+ Original)
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Apr 16, 2025

Planetary Defenders (NASA+ Original)

How would humanity respond if we discovered an asteroid headed for Earth? NASA’s "Planetary Defenders" is a gripping...

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NASA image: SecretsofArctic_1080
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Feb 23, 2023

SecretsofArctic_1080

Short documentary covering NASA's ABoVE field campaign in Alaska during the summer of 2022.

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NASA image: Apollo 11 - Space Particle Alert Network (SPAN) - Preparations - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC
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Jul 18, 1969

Apollo 11 - Space Particle Alert Network (SPAN) - Preparations - Mission Control Center (MCC) - MSC

Documentary views of the SPAN preparations in the MCC during the Apollo 11 Mission. MSC, Houston, TX

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NASA image: ORION CM1_4K
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Jan 9, 2024

ORION CM1_4K

Video documentary of Orion 1 Crew Module returning to NASA Glenn for Artemis 1 post-mission testing.

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NASA image: jsc2017e125996
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Oct 17, 2017

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Date: 10-17-17 Location: Space Center Houston Subject: Premiere screening of JSC produced documentary "AMS: The...

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NASA image: jsc2017e126005
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Oct 17, 2017

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Date: 10-17-17 Location: Space Center Houston Subject: Premiere screening of JSC produced documentary "AMS: The...

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Oct 17, 2017

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Date: 10-17-17 Location: Space Center Houston Subject: Premiere screening of JSC produced documentary "AMS: The...

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NASA image: jsc2017e126007
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Oct 17, 2017

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Date: 10-17-17 Location: Space Center Houston Subject: Premiere screening of JSC produced documentary "AMS: The...

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NASA image: Planetary Defenders (Official NASA Trailer)
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Jan 17, 2025

Planetary Defenders (Official NASA Trailer)

How would humanity respond if we discovered an asteroid headed for Earth? NASA’s upcoming documentary, "Planetary...

LaRC
NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 17, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-2 - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary views of Space Shuttle Columbia on Lakebed Runway during De-Servicing, Crew Egress and departure from...

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NASA image: Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa
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Sep 25, 2023

Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa

Attendees watch “The Color of Space” during a screening of the documentary as part of the Department of Education’s...

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NASA image: POST-LANDING - STS-I - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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May 5, 1981

POST-LANDING - STS-I - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Documentary aerial and ground views of the Columbia sitting on the Lakebed Runway with the deservicing trucks...

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NASA image: Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa
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Sep 25, 2023

Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa

Attendees watch “The Color of Space” during a screening of the documentary as part of the Department of Education’s...

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NASA image: The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars
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Aug 24, 2024

The Australian Outback and the Search for Life on Mars

In June of 2023, members of NASA's Mars Exploration Program, the Australian Space Agency, ESA (European Space...

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NASA image: Of Ashes and Atoms "The Story of the NASA Plum Brook Reactor Facility"-2023-CM-0215
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Oct 25, 2004

Of Ashes and Atoms "The Story of the NASA Plum Brook Reactor Facility"-2023-CM-0215

Video highlighting NASA Plum Brook Stations Reactor Facility entitled, Of Ashes and Atoms "The Story of the NASA...

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NASA image: 2018 Women's History Month Program
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Mar 1, 2018

2018 Women's History Month Program

Guest speaker for the 2018 Women's History Month program was filmmaker and feminist blogger Erin Bagwell. The...

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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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