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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: SpaceCast Weekly - Feb. 25, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022

SpaceCast Weekly - Feb. 25, 2022

SpaceCast Weekly is a NASA Television broadcast from the Johnson Space Center in Houston featuring stories about...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Space Life Scien

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from right, participates in an Economic Development Commission roundtable...

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NASA image: 2023 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
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Feb 20, 2024

2023 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station

The International Space Station is a microgravity research lab hosting groundbreaking technology demonstrations and...

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NASA image: iss066m263510151_SpaceCast_Weekly_211217
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Dec 17, 2021

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SpaceCast Weekly is a NASA Television broadcast from the Johnson Space Center in Houston featuring stories about...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space
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Apr 18, 2021

The International Space Station: A Laboratory in Space

We're doing science at 17,500 miles per hour! The International Space Station is a state-of-the-art microgravity...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Astronaut Loral O’Hara Answers Boston Student Questions - Jan. 23, 2024
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Jan 23, 2024

Expedition 70 Astronaut Loral O’Hara Answers Boston Student Questions - Jan. 23, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara discussed living and working...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6165
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Nov 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bill Couch, standing on the left, and Gary Milbourne, both of United Space Alliance monitor...

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NASA image: Dawn Color Topography of Ahuna Mons on Ceres
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Mar 11, 2016

Dawn Color Topography of Ahuna Mons on Ceres

These color topographic views show variations in surface height around Ahuna Mons, a mysterious mountain on Ceres....

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NASA image: Modeling the Future of the Greenland Ice Sheet
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Jun 19, 2019

Modeling the Future of the Greenland Ice Sheet

Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical Institute used data from NASA’s Operation IceBridge to...

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NASA image: Titan Mosaic: The Surface Under the Haze
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Dec 6, 2018

Titan Mosaic: The Surface Under the Haze

This Cassini Imaging Science Subsystem (ISS) global mosaic of Titan's surface brightness in the near-infrared at 938...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Helicopter Inspires Future Flights on Mars (Mars Report - April 2023)
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Apr 3, 2023

Ingenuity Helicopter Inspires Future Flights on Mars (Mars Report - April 2023)

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter made history when it achieved the first powered, controlled flight on another...

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NASA image: STS-61A earth observations
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Nov 1, 1985

STS-61A earth observations

61A-50-057 (1 Nov 1985) --- An oblique view of Hawaii, the largest of the Hawaiian Island Group, as photographed by...

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NASA image: Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank
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Mar 23, 1964

Centaur Rocket Lowered into Vacuum Tank

A Centaur second-stage rocket is lowered into the vacuum tank inside the Space Power Chambers at NASA’s Lewis...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

The Water Mist commercial research program is scheduled to fly an investigation on STS-107 in 2002. This...

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NASA image: Centaur 6A Rocket in the Space Power Chambers Shop Area
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Aug 23, 1964

Centaur 6A Rocket in the Space Power Chambers Shop Area

A researcher prepares a Centaur 6A second-stage rocket for a series of tests in the Space Power Chambers’ vacuum...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000144_Crew-1_Astronauts_Advance_Research_in_Space-MP4
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Apr 26, 2021

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Crew-1 Astronauts Advance Research in Space After six months aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX...

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NASA image: Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet
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Jan 5, 2023

Quesst Mission | X-59 Engine Inlet

The X-59 team working on the aircraft’s wiring around the engine inlet prior to the engine being installed. Once...

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NASA image: Interviews with Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim – Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025

Interviews with Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim – Wednesday, March 19, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts interviews from Star City, Russia, on March 18, 2025, to discuss his upcoming...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Storms Affecting the Western U.S.

Extreme rain events have been affecting California and snow has blanketed the Pacific Northwest. This visible image...

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NASA image: OPTIMISM Ready for Testing
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Nov 17, 2021

OPTIMISM Ready for Testing

Short for Operational Perseverance Twin for Integration of Mechanisms and Instruments Sent to Mars, OPTIMISM faces a...

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NASA image: Improved OPTIMISM
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Nov 17, 2021

Improved OPTIMISM

Updated with new features, including additional mobility software and the bulk of the sample caching system, 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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