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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 Next Crew Headed to the Space Station on This Week at NASA – February 24, 2023
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Feb 24, 2023

The Next Crew Headed to the Space Station on This Week at NASA – February 24, 2023

The next crew headed to the space station, black holes on a collision course, and an anniversary on Mars … a few of...

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NASA image: A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 3, 2023
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Mar 3, 2023

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – March 3, 2023

The next crew heads to the space station, navigating the lunar landscape, and a view to look forward to … a few of...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Dr. Walther Pelzer, Head of the German Space Agency, German Aerospace Center (DLR) gives remarks in a Heads of...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Volodymyr Taftai, Head of Agency, State Space Agency of Ukraine (SSAU) gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel...

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NASA image: Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head
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Oct 13, 2009

Preparing to Install APXS Sensor Head

Grad student Nicholas Boyd left and Principal Investigator Ralf Gellert, both of the University of Guelph, Ontario,...

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NASA image: Hurricane Lili Heads for Louisiana Landfall
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Oct 9, 2002

Hurricane Lili Heads for Louisiana Landfall

This anaglyph from the MISR instrument aboard NASA Terra spacecraft shows Hurricane Lili headed for Louisiana on...

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NASA image: Nobbys Head on Opportunity Southward Route
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Jun 21, 2013

Nobbys Head on Opportunity Southward Route

NASA Opportunity used its Pancam to record this view of the rise in the foreground, called Nobbys Head. This view is...

JPL
NASA image: Sensor Head on the Mars-bound APXS Instrument
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Feb 18, 2011

Sensor Head on the Mars-bound APXS Instrument

The sensor head on the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer instrument was installed during testing at NASA Jet...

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NASA image: Important Cargo Headed to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 2, 2019
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Nov 2, 2019

Important Cargo Headed to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – November 2, 2019

Important cargo headed to the space station, installing the thrust behind our return to the Moon, and a devastating...

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NASA image: A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – September 1, 2023
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Sep 1, 2023

A New Crew Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – September 1, 2023

A new crew heads to the space station, a major storm spotted from space, and a robotic spacecraft enabling human...

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NASA image: Samples of an Asteroid are Headed Back to Earth on This Week @NASA - May14, 2021
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May 14, 2021

Samples of an Asteroid are Headed Back to Earth on This Week @NASA - May14, 2021

Samples of an asteroid are headed back to Earth, a key prelaunch milestone for the Webb space telescope, and adding...

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NASA image: Heading toward Gliese 445
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Sep 12, 2013

Heading toward Gliese 445

The image taken by the Oschin Schmidt Telescope, shows the star AC +79 3888, also known as Gliese 445. NASA Voyager...

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NASA image: Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head
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May 17, 2007

Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars "hatching" in the head of the hunter...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Colorado Springs,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium, Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, in Colorado Springs,...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Walther Pelzer, Executive Board Member and Head of the German Space Agency at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson listens in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during the 36th Space Symposium,...

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NASA image: Nobbys Head on Opportunity Southward Route Stereo
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Jun 21, 2013

Nobbys Head on Opportunity Southward Route Stereo

NASA Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity recorded this 3D view of a rise called Nobbys Head during a stop on a...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Major Winter Storm Headed for Eastern U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Major Winter Storm Headed for Eastern U.S.

This satellite imagery from Jan. 21 at 10:00 a.m. EST shows the large winter storm over near the Gulf coast and...

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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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