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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: NASA ScienceCasts: ECLSS on Station
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Oct 25, 2023

NASA ScienceCasts: ECLSS on Station

The International Space Station’s Environmental Control and Life Support System, known as ECLSS, provides clean air...

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May 2, 2002

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This diagram shows the planned locations of the Space Experiment Research and Processing Laboratory (SERPL) and the...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Karen L. Thompson, chief technologist for Kennedy Space Center, speaks during a visit by Dr....

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - James Stanley, chief technologist for Qinetiq North America, speaks during a visit by Dr....

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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – David Reed, left, explains an innovation developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to Mason...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, NASA's chief Technologist, speaks during a visit to the Space Life Sciences...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Martin Belson, president and CEO of Diversified Industries CEIS, speaks during a visit by Dr....

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NASA image: Spacelab
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Jun 1, 1991

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The laboratory module in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia was photographed during the Spacelab...

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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains plant growth experimentation facilities to Dr. Mason Peck,...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, NASA's chief Technologist, saw some plant experiments during a tour of the...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains a plant experiment to Dr. Mason Peck, NASA's chief...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, left, NASA's chief Technologist, examines an innovative conductive material...

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief Technologist, listens as Michael Hogue, right, explains...

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NASA image: Space 24/7/365: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Space 24/7/365: Space Station Benefits

As a home to humans and a lab for scientific research for more than 20 years, the International Space Station is a...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

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The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, right, NASA's chief Technologist, greets Frank DiBello, president and CEO of...

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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Mason Peck, right, NASA's chief Technologist, talks with Martin Belson, president and CEO...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Matt Mountain, Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute and telescope scientist for the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Matt Mountain, Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute and telescope scientist for the James Webb Space...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief Technologist, listens as David Reed, right, explains an...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Dave Gallagher, Director of Astronomy, Physics, and Space Technology at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory speaks...

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The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Members of the audience walk past an example of a 1.2 meter telescope mirror that could be used in a future space...

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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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