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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: Is NASA Mining Asteroids ? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Jun 27, 2023

Is NASA Mining Asteroids ? We Asked A NASA Expert

Is NASA Mining Asteroids? Asteroid mining is not a technology that NASA is pursuing. We are, however, interested in...

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Aug 12, 2019

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iss060e035164 (Aug. 12, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Christina Koch of NASA conducts research operations...

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NASA image: NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights
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Dec 22, 2022

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for...

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NASA image: NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight
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Jan 4, 2023

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight

For more than a decade, NASA’s groundbreaking Commercial Crew Program (CCP) has led the way toward a new era in...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5: A Scientific Mission
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Mar 8, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5: A Scientific Mission

After months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission are returning...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Jasmin Moghbeli
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Jasmin Moghbeli

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Joe Acaba
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Joe Acaba

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on the...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Scott Tingle
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Scott Tingle

NASA astronaut Scott Tingle is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Christina Koch
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Christina Koch

NASA astronaut Christina Koch is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Jessica Watkins
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Jessica Watkins

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Woody Hoburg
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Woody Hoburg

NASA astronaut Woody Hoburg is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Matthew Dominick
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Matthew Dominick

NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Anne McClain
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Anne McClain

NASA astronaut Anne McClain is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: : NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Nicole Mann
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Nicole Mann

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Kayla Barron
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Kayla Barron

NASA astronaut Kayla Barron is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Kjell Lindgren
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Kjell Lindgren

NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Frank Rubio
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Frank Rubio

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Raja Chari
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Raja Chari

NASA astronaut Raja Chari is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on 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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