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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: AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019
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Dec 1, 2019

AFRC-2019-13131-1-ArmstrongHighlightVideo-12-2019

2019 was an exciting, successful year at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. From...

AFRC
NASA image: Katherine Brown Portrait
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Feb 28, 2023

Katherine Brown Portrait

“I love working in STEM. There's something about working at NASA, where you see new possibilities and amazing things...

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NASA image: A Titan Discovery
Video
Jul 28, 2017

A Titan Discovery

NASA Goddard scientists have made an exciting discovery on Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The team has definitively...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00148
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Dec 11, 2009

KSC-09-S-00148

WISE Webcast - Go behind the scenes to see how the Delta II rocket and the WISE space telescope are prepared for...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

AFRC
NASA image: ACE-M2R Experiment Results Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 15, 2023

ACE-M2R Experiment Results Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

: Dr. Peter J. Lu from Harvard University reports some exciting new results from the ACE-M2R Experiment onboard the...

GRC
NASA image: G.E.M.S. event
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Mar 8, 2012

G.E.M.S. event

About 170 high school and elementary girls from area schools participated in a Girls Excited about Math and Science...

SSC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00228
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Nov 8, 2006

KSC-06-S-00228

Jim Kennedy, Center Director at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, invites you to join in the excitement as NASA prepares...

KSC
NASA image: A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada
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Sep 2, 2025

A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada

iss073e0780439 (Sept. 2, 2025) --- A diffuse aurora glows above Earth's horizon over Canada as its red and green...

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NASA image: Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal
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May 23, 1965

Researcher Determining a Ruby Laser’s Effect on a Crystal

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center researcher Americo Forestieri aims a ruby...

GRC
NASA image: Ham Radio Session in Columbus
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Nov 3, 2015

Ham Radio Session in Columbus

ISS045E089495 (11/04/2015) --- NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren uses a HAM radio to speak with operators down on Earth....

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NASA image: Mars Celebration
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Jun 1, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

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NASA image: jsc2023e053547
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Mar 3, 2023

jsc2023e053547

jsc2023e053547 (3/32023) --- Granular Sound: open sample cell, completely filled with glass beads. On the left, the...

JSC
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: G.E.M.S. event
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Mar 8, 2012

G.E.M.S. event

About 170 high school and elementary girls from area schools participated in a Girls Excited about Math and Science...

SSC
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: Mars Celebration
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May 31, 2019

Mars Celebration

The Mars celebration Friday, May 31, 2019, in Mars, Pennsylvania. NASA is in the small town to celebrate Mars...

HQ
NASA image: CRS-22 Return
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Jul 9, 2021

CRS-22 Return

Scientists are excited to have their experiments back on Earth after research was done aboard the ISS. SpaceX'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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