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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: Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch
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Apr 21, 2011

Little Galaxies Pack a Big Punch

These postage-stamp images taken by NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer are helping to solve a mystery -- why do the...

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NASA image: ER-2 #809 and DC-8 in Arena Arctica hangar in Kiruna, Sweden prior to the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)
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Jan 23, 2000

ER-2 #809 and DC-8 in Arena Arctica hangar in Kiruna, Sweden prior to the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment (SOLVE)

NASA ER-2 # 809 and its DC-8 shown in Arena Arctica before the SAGE III Ozone Loss and Validation Experiment...

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NASA image: Hubble Solves Mystery on Source of Supernova in Nearby Galaxy
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Solves Mystery on Source of Supernova in Nearby Galaxy

NASA image release January 11, 2012 Using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have solved a longstanding...

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NASA image: NASA-Funded Sounding Rocket Solves One Cosmic Mystery, Reveals Another
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Sep 23, 2016

NASA-Funded Sounding Rocket Solves One Cosmic Mystery, Reveals Another

In the last century, humans realized that space is filled with types of light we can’t see – from infrared signals...

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NASA image: NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding
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Apr 25, 2011

NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shahspeaks prior to signing a five-year memorandum of understanding with NASA, Monday,...

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NASA image: NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding
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Apr 25, 2011

NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden shake hands after signing a five-year...

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NASA image: NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding
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Apr 25, 2011

NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah speaks prior to signing a five-year memorandum of understanding with NASA, Monday,...

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NASA image: NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding
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Apr 25, 2011

NASA USAID Memorandum of Understanding

USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden sign a five-year memorandum of...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Sriram Rallabhandi
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Feb 9, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Sriram Rallabhandi

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet the co-technical lead for the prediction and validation of tools for...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Former NASA astronaut Kay Hire and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine pose for a photo on the red carpet during a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)

Jared Sass, NASA engineer, monitors a test inside the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks before a screening of "Ad Astra" at National Geographic Society, Monday,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy and Associate Administrators with the Unveiled X-59
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy and Associate Administrators with the Unveiled X-59

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free (left) and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy (right) stand in front of the newly...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Producer, co-writer, and director James Gray is interviewed by NASA television on the red carpet during a screening...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Unveiled
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft Unveiled

NASA and Lockheed Martin publicly unveil the X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft at a ceremony in Lockheed...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Pose with X-59 Research Aircraft

NASA test pilots Nils Larson (left) and Jim “Clue” Less (right), and Lockheed Martin test pilot Dan “Dog” Canin pose...

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NASA image: Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)
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Oct 21, 2020

Engineering Labs - Cryogenics Test Laboratory (CTL)

Jared Sass, NASA engineer, monitors a test inside the Cryogenics Test Laboratory at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, arrives on the red carpet at a screening of the film "Ad Astra" at National...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks before a screening of "Ad Astra" at National Geographic Society, Monday,...

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NASA image: Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59
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Dec 12, 2023

Test Pilots Inspect Newly Painted X-59

NASA and Lockheed Martin test pilots inspect the painted X-59 as it sits on the ramp at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Bob Pearce speaks on stage prior to...

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NASA image: NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Deputy Administrator Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks on stage prior to the official unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet...

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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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