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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: Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration
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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, and NASA Special...

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Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier testifies during the House...

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Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration
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Sep 18, 2019

House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration

Acting NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, Ken Bowersox, left, Cristina Chaplain,...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Rep. Brian Babin, R - Texas, gives opening remarks during the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Patricia Sanders, Chair, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel testifies during the House Subcommittee on Space and...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Director, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Co-Chair of the Former...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Dr. Jonathan Lunine, Director, Cornell Center for Astrophysics and Planetary Science, Co-Chair of the Former...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

Mr. Walt Faulconer, President, Faulconer Consulting Group, LLC testifies during the House Subcommittee on Space and...

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May 8, 2019

Hearing on Lunar And Deep Space Exploration

NASA Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations William Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Special Assistant to...

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NASA image: Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving
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Mar 4, 2019

Preparing America for Deep Space Episode 20: Underway and Moving

NASA’s Orion, Space Launch System (SLS), and Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) programs made huge strides in late...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Making Space for Technology Development
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Making Space for Technology Development

The International Space Station provides the only microgravity environment in which we can test technologies...

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Jun 17, 2019

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The Boeing Exploration Habitat Demonstrator at Marshall is one of five uniquely designed, deep space habitat...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

John Elbon, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Space Exploration, gestures while speaking at a panel...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations, participates in a panel...

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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations, participates in a panel...

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NASA image: NextSTEP Hab Testing with Astronauts
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Mar 25, 2019

NextSTEP Hab Testing with Astronauts

NASA astronaut Raja Chari climbs through a hatch of Lockheed Martin’s deep space habitat ground prototype at NASA’s...

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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

Jim Crocker, Vice President and General Manager, civil space, Lockheed Martin Space Systems, gestures while speaking...

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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

Charlie Precourt, Vice President and General Manager, ATK Space Launch Division, gestures while speaking at a panel...

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NASA image: Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space
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Feb 23, 2022

Why NASA is Sending Yeast to Deep Space

NASA’s BioSentinel mission will go beyond the Moon to perform the first long-duration deep space biology experiment....

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews assist as a crane is used to lower the Orion ground test vehicle on to...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews assist as a crane is used to move the Orion ground test vehicle toward...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lockheed Martin crews remove the Orion ground test vehicle from its packaging in the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crane is used to lift the Orion ground test vehicle in the Operations and Checkout O&C...

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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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