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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: Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight
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Aug 24, 2016

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with Center Director Chris Scolese.

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NASA image: Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight
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Aug 24, 2016

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight

Representative Chris Van Hollen visits NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with Center Director Chris Scolese.

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Discover a Surprise Circling Earth

On Aug. 31, 2012, a giant prominence on the sun erupted, sending out particles and a shock wave that traveled near...

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NASA image: Simulated Van Allen Belts Generated by Plasma Thruster in Tank 5
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Sep 23, 1966

Simulated Van Allen Belts Generated by Plasma Thruster in Tank 5

The model of the Earth housed inside Vacuum Tank 5 contained a coil which produced a magnetic field simulating that...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-44-014 (31 Aug-1 Sept. 1985) --- This photograph is one of a series of six covering extravehicular activity...

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NASA image: LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA
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Aug 31, 1985

LEASAT-3 repair during the van Hoften and Fisher EVA

51I-44-012 (1 Sept. 1985) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften looks on as the Syncom IVC-3 satellite responds to his...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-029 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-102-033 (31 August - 1 September 1985) --- This is one of a series of six photographs released by NASA covering...

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NASA image: Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften
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Nov 1, 1983

Underwater EVA training in the WETF with astronauts Nelson and van Hoften

S83-42895 (19 Oct 1983) --- Astronauts George D. Nelson and James D. van Hoften, NASA Flight STS-41C mission...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Jan 23, 2002

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Leon Van Speybroeck of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge Massachusetts was awarded the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves transfer van for launch pad
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May 15, 1963

Astronaut Gordon Cooper leaves transfer van for launch pad

S63-07632 (15 May 1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. leaves the transfer van for the launch pad and the...

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NASA image: Fisher and van Hoften EVA in payload bay
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Jul 3, 2000

Fisher and van Hoften EVA in payload bay

51I-11-027 (1 Sept 1985) --- The extravehicular activity (EVA) of astronauts William F. Fisher (left) and James D....

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NASA image: Schirra and Cooper step from Transfer van
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Oct 3, 1962

Schirra and Cooper step from Transfer van

S62-06008 (3 Oct. 1962) --- Astronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 8 (MA-8) Earth-orbital...

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NASA image: NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth
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May 17, 2017

NASA's Van Allen Probes Find Human-Made Bubble Shrouding Earth

Humans have long been shaping Earth’s landscape, but now scientists know we can shape our near-space environment as...

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NASA image: Astronauts Lodewijk van den Berg observes growth of crystals in VCGS
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Apr 30, 1985

Astronauts Lodewijk van den Berg observes growth of crystals in VCGS

51B-06-010 (29 April-6 May 1985) --- Lodewijk van den Berg, 51-B payload specialist, observes the growth of mercuric...

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NASA image: Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger
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Apr 15, 1984

Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger

41C-05-188 (12 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften, mission specialist, holds an aluminum box, full of...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service
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Aug 31, 2012

Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service

Piper Van Wagenen, one of Neil Armstrong's 10 grandchildren, is seen during preparation of a memorial service...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service
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Aug 31, 2012

Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service

Piper Van Wagenen, one of Neil Armstrong's 10 grandchildren, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the life...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4353
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Radiation Belt Storm Probes, or RBSP, spacecraft are moved inside their payload fairing...

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NASA image: STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B
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Apr 6, 1984

STS 41-C crew move to transfer van for trip to Launch Pad 39B

41C-3061 (6 April 1984) --- The five-member astronauts crew for NASA's STS-41C Space Shuttle mission head for the...

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage
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Jan 5, 2022

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage

Webb Telescope Secondary Mirror Deployment - Operational Coverage; Michelle Thaller, NASA/GSFC Office of...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 8, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-51I mission included (front row left to right) Joe H. Engle, commander; and Richard O....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Feb 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The crew assigned to the STS-41CB (STS-13) mission included (left to right) Robert L. Crippen, commander; Terry J....

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NASA image: iss062m260731438_Expedition_62_Inflight_with_Martin_Van_Buren_High_School_200313
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Mar 13, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUT DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH NEW YORK STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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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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