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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: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Portrait of Orthodox priest, Father Sergei with the 2014 Sochi Olympic torch that is to be launched with Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Flight Engineer Rick...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures a Medal-Worthy Image of London
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Aug 2, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Captures a Medal-Worthy Image of London

This simulated natural color image of London was acquired May 26, 2012 by NASA Terra spacecraft. Major construction...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

Expedition 37 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin is seen holding the Olympic torch minutes after he and his crew landed in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Launch Pad

A sign for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics is seen at the Soyuz launch pad a day ahead of the scheduled launch of...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Joe Zagrodnik
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Dec 1, 2015

OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Joe Zagrodnik

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma
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Dec 1, 2015

OLYMPEX Scientist Profiles: Rachael Kroodsma

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, from Space
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Dec 8, 2017

Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, from Space

While gymnasts leap, cyclists pedal and divers twirl for Olympic gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, several NASA Earth...

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NASA image: Sochi, Russia 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sochi, Russia 2014

Sochi, Russia Winter Olympic Sites (Coastal Cluster) The Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, is the warmest city ever...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 State Commission
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 State Commission

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Soyuz Commander Mikhail...

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NASA image: Stereo Pair, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Feb 6, 2002

Stereo Pair, Salt Lake City, Utah

The 2002 Winter Olympics are hosted by Salt Lake City at several venues within the city, in nearby cities, and...

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NASA image: Skiing Sochi
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Dec 8, 2017

Skiing Sochi

While Sochi is a coastal town on the Black Sea, the skiing events for the XXII Olympic Games are taking place about...

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NASA image: Skiing Sochi
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Dec 8, 2017

Skiing Sochi

High res here: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/12640339235/in/photostream/ While Sochi is a coastal town on the Black...

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NASA image: Sochi, Russia 2014
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Dec 8, 2017

Sochi, Russia 2014

Sochi, Russia Winter Olympic Sites (Mountain Cluster) The 2014 Winter Olympic ski runs may be rated double black...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

NASA Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg, left, Expedition 37 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, center holding the...

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NASA image: Wildfires in northern California
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Aug 8, 2024

Wildfires in northern California

iss071e462173 (Aug. 8, 2024) --- Wildfires in northern California are pictured from the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Alexey B. Krasnov, director of human spaceflight at the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, left, holds the Olympic...

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NASA image: World Cup Final
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Jul 5, 2006

World Cup Final

On July 9, hundreds of millions of fans worldwide were glued to their television sets watching the final match of...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0586
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Apr 25, 2000

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Astronaut Andy Thomas holds a facsimile of the Olympic torch that is being carried on Space Shuttle Atlantis during...

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NASA image: OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: Pack Mules
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Nov 11, 2015

OLYMPEX Field Campaign B-Roll: Pack Mules

The Olympic Mountain Experiment, or OLYMPEX, is a NASA-led field campaign, which will take place on the Olympic...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 5, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout

The Olympic rings are seen as the Soyuz TMA-11M rocket is erected into position at the launch pad on Tuesday, Nov....

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout
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Nov 5, 2013

Expedition 38 Soyuz Rollout

Olympic rings are seen at the Soyuz launch pad shortly after the Soyuz TMA-11M rocket was erected into position on...

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NASA image: Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX
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Nov 10, 2015

Researchers Gear Up For OLYMPEX

From November 10 through December 21, NASA and university scientists are taking to the field to study wet winter...

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NASA image: jsc2013e090724
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Oct 22, 2013

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At the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, Russia, Expedition 38/39 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of 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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