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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: Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Marty Kelsey of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum asks NASA astronaut Serena Auñón-Chancellor questions...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives remarks during an event were...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives remarks during an event were...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

Gen. J.R. "Jack" Dailey, Director of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum speaks at an event unveiling a...

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NASA image: Astronauts McClain and Hague at NASM
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Jan 14, 2020

Astronauts McClain and Hague at NASM

NASA astronauts Nick Hague, left, and Anne McClain, right, join Bevin James of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Robonaut 2 is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s Steve F. Udvar-Hazy Center Thursday, Oct. 24,...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

Senior Vice President, Space Business Unit, Aerojet Rocketdyne Jim Maser participates in a panel discussion after...

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NASA image: Astronauts McClain and Hague at NASM
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Jan 14, 2020

Astronauts McClain and Hague at NASM

NASA astronaut Anne McClain is a guest on the program “STEM in 30,” Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020, at the Smithsonian...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David H. DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Astronomy and the Space Sciences Division of Space History, at the Smithsonian's...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Visitors explore an interactive map of the surface of Mars at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Future Engineers "Two for the Crew" competition winner, Ansel Austin, speaks about his Trillium Tool, a type of...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Visitors direct a robotic ball through a maze at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Mars...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

President and CEO of Aerospace Industries Association Eric Fanning gives remarks at the premiere of the film "Apollo...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Visitors learn about the Viking landers at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum Mars Day, an...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Jim Green, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, discusses NASA’s Mars missions with visitors during the...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

Film director Todd Douglas Miller introduces his film "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition" during the premiere, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Future Engineers "Two for the Crew" competition winner, Austin Suder, speaks about his Carabiner Tool Clip, during a...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

Film director Todd Douglas Miller gives remarks during after the premiere of the film "Apollo 11: First Steps...

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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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