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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: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, arrives at the Blue Origin facilities near the agency’s...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility
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May 23, 2019

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Tours Blue Origin Facility

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, third from left, arrives at the Blue Origin facilities near the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Hills in Arctic Canada with Impact Origin
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Jun 2, 2004

Hills in Arctic Canada with Impact Origin

While most hills and mountains on Earth originate from tectonic motions or volcanism, Earth also has some examples...

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NASA image: New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin
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Oct 4, 2022

New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

A new NASA and Durham University simulation puts forth a different theory of the Moon’s origin – the Moon may have...

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NASA image: Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe
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May 20, 2008

Cosmic Origins Spectrograph: Large Scale Structure of the Universe

The Cosmic Origins Spectrograph (COS) instrument will be placed in the Hubble Space Telescope during Service Mission...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0151-3
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Mar 16, 1990

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Illustration Origin of Life: Oberbeck, Marshall and Schwartz Theory for Chemical Evolution

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC90-0151-4
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Mar 16, 1990

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Illustration Origin of Life, Chemical Evolution on Mars: Mars Evolution Layers

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center, signs a guest book during his tour of the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, center, and his wife, Karen Pence, sign a guest book during a tour of the Blue Origin...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, hidden at right, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Blue Origin testing
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Apr 20, 2012

Blue Origin testing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) discusses the upcoming testing of Blue Origin's BE-3 engine thrust chamber...

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NASA image: Blue Origin testing
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Apr 20, 2012

Blue Origin testing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) discusses the upcoming testing of Blue Origin's BE-3 engine thrust chamber...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, at left, tours the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility near NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits
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Jan 10, 1989

Original Mercury 7 astronauts in spacesuits

Press release information, September 13, 1968: "FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM: Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection...

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NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules
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Dec 8, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-4
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - 8 processors 'EVELYN' station

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Feb 20, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from right, and his wife, Karen Pence, tour the Blue Origin Manufacturing Facility...

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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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