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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: Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration
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Mar 6, 2024

Spacecraft Makers: Europa Clipper's Instrument Integration

Hardware for NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft was developed at various institutions and facilities across the U.S....

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NASA image: STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)
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Dec 10, 1990

STS-35 ASTRO-1 telescopes documented in OV-102's payload bay (PLB)

STS035-13-008 (2-10 Dec. 1990) --- The various components of the Astro-1 payload are seen backdropped against the...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec....

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life
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Dec 10, 2025

NASA Science Live: Inside NASA’s Prep for the Moon, Mars, and the Search for Life

How do we get ready to explore the Moon, Mars, and beyond? By pushing the limits right here on Earth. Join us...

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NASA image: iss064e024194
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Jan 20, 2021

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iss064e024194 (1/20/2021) --- A view of the Year 2020 Print, printed in the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF)...

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NASA image: Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B
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Feb 2, 2026

Sun sets on Full Artemis II Stack at Launch Pad 39B

The sun sets behind NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft as they stand fully assembled atop...

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NASA image: Solar Array on Russian Spacecraft
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Dec 25, 2011

Solar Array on Russian Spacecraft

ISS030-E-016617 (25 Dec. 2011) --- Brightness from sunlight appears to peek through the spaces between sections of a...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba speaks at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

About 40 Brevard County high school seniors attended Brevard Top Scholars Day at Kennedy Space Center on May 5....

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

About 40 Brevard County high school seniors attended Brevard Top Scholars Day at Kennedy Space Center on May 5....

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba speaks at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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NASA image: Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer
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Apr 9, 2021

Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer

Go behind the scenes at NASA with Chief Scientist Jim Green in the Gravity Assist podcast. We’ll talk to people who...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00028
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Mar 10, 2009

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Host Damon Talley of NASA's Digital Learning Network takes you behind the scenes at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec....

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers questions at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec....

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0217-002
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Sep 24, 2008

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Aeroanutics Technical Seminar series: Pilot Force Measurement with Inertia and Gravity Compensation by Rodger A....

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NASA image: Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Pegasus Arrival
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft: Pegasus Arrival

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: iss064e024233
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Jan 20, 2021

iss064e024233

ss064e024233 (1/20/2021) --- A view of the Year 2020 Print, printed in the Additive Manufacturing Facility (AMF)...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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Dec 4, 2012

NASA Social

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba speaks at a behind-the-scenes NASA Social at NASA Headquarters on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 in...

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning addresses about 40 Brevard County high school seniors...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0217-003
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Sep 24, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0217-003

Aeroanutics Technical Seminar series: Pilot Force Measurement with Inertia and Gravity Compensation by Rodger A....

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NASA image: Curbeam and Jones during EVA
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Feb 14, 2001

Curbeam and Jones during EVA

ISS01-E-5356 (14 February 2001) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, STS-98 mission specialist, floats above the...

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NASA image: Solar Array on Russian Spacecraft
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Dec 25, 2011

Solar Array on Russian Spacecraft

ISS030-E-016619 (25 Dec. 2011) --- The sun appears to peek through the spaces between sections of a solar array...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Going Interstellar [Episode 2]
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Mar 27, 2019

NASA Science Live: Going Interstellar [Episode 2]

NASA Science Live is an opportunity for you to come behind-the-scenes and get to know your space agency. In this...

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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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