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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’s C130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop. This particular plane was built in 1966, but has been extensively...

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Inside the expansive cargo plane visitor’s immediately discover that that every available surface has been utilized...

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The bridge of the R/V Atlantis houses a sophisticated collection of computer controlled navigation systems,...

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Patrick has been a crew member for long durations voyages on the Atlantis for more than ten years. --- The North...

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Deputy Project Scientist Rich Moore considers weather and technical details for the next day’s flight. --- The North...

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These funnels will filter biological material from seawater, capturing samples for further analysis elsewhere in the...

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A researcher prepares lab facilities onboard the R/V Atlantis. --- The North Atlantic Aerosols and Marine Ecosystems...

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The High-Spectral Resolution Lidar (HSRL) is a powerful laser used to characterize clouds and small particles in the...

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Even with a major scientific expedition about to set sail one block away, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, hangs on to its...

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A NAAMES researcher evaluates data coming in somewhere above the North Atlantic. --- The North Atlantic Aerosols and...

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Pilot John Long checks for early morning ground traffic before pulling his C130 out for a day of flying over the...

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NAAMES Principal Investigator Mike Behrenfeld (right) speaks to his team the day before departure from Woods Hole....

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The R/V Atlantis makes its way out to sea. NAAMES will take it on a long trip, but not nearly far enough to expend...

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The NAAMES flight crew prepares for departure from the airfield in St Johns Canada. Flights typically run about 10...

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These walkways are leisurely and calm here, but out on the open ocean, they’re likely to be washed with sea spray...

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Daily science team meetings are an integral part of NAAMES field work. Chris Hostetler (pointing) is the project...

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Weather briefings not only insured safe operations for the team, but also helped scientists optimize their...

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Atlantis was named after the first research vessel operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. The...

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Most NAAMES flights depart close to dawn, with the goal of getting out to its observation coordinates in time for...

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Workbenches surround a number of laboratories onboard the Atlantis. --- The North Atlantic Aerosols and Marine...

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Environmental chemist Cleo Davie-Martin’s quiet lab will soon be filled by a team of multi-disciplinary scientists...

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The C130 Hercules sports an unusually large windshield. The view it affords is typically spectacular. --- The North...

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Three members of the Atlantis crew take a breather along the side of the ship. The crane in the background is...

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Only a stone’s throw away, the R/V Atlantis is dwarfed by the immensity of the sea in every direction. Travelling...

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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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