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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: 2024 Community Leaders Update
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May 23, 2024

2024 Community Leaders Update

In the middle, Emilio Cruz, deputy director, NASA’s Exploration Research and Technology Programs, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: 2024 Community Leaders Update
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May 23, 2024

2024 Community Leaders Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, with senior leaders of NASA and center programs, holds a Community...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with representatives from United Launch Alliance during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana’s...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

A guest visits with a representative from the Engineering Directorate during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with a representative from Boeing before NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana’s update to...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

A guest visits with representatives from Jacobs during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana’s update to...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with representatives from the Launch Services Program (LSP) during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, updates community leaders, business executives, partners,...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]

Join NASA experts for a special climate edition of NASA Science Live on Wednesday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Elwood Agasid, deputy program manager for Small Spacecraft Technology at Ames Research Center and Space Technology...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Elwood Agasid, deputy program manager for Small Spacecraft Technology at Ames Research Center and Space Technology...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

A new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies is under construction at...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: ECN-3945
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Feb 21, 1974

ECN-3945

The General Dynamics TACT/F-111A Aardvark is seen In a banking-turn over the California Mojave desert. This...

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NASA image: ECN-3931
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Jan 28, 1974

ECN-3931

This photograph shows a modified General Dynamics TACT/F-111A Aardvaark with supercritical wings installed. The...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021

Inside KSC! for May 28, 2021

NASA and SpaceX are preparing for the company’s 22nd Commercial Resupply Services mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Zinnias: Growing Seeds from Space
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Nov 27, 2018

Space Zinnias: Growing Seeds from Space

Trent Smith, Veggie project manager, Exploration Research and Technology Programs, is in the Veggie Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop
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Aug 6, 2019

Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop

Participants listen to presentations during a two-day workshop, Aug. 6 and 7, 2019, focusing on robotics and...

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NASA image: Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop
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Aug 6, 2019

Robotics and Automation and Space Crop Production Workshop

Participants listen to presentations during a two-day workshop, Aug. 6 and 7, 2019, focusing on robotics and...

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NASA image: McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 17, 1954

McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Foreword, front view of McDonnell Model XV-1 Convertiplane in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel. The McDonnell XV-1...

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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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