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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: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Wanda Jackson, granddaughter of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Christine Darden, retired NASA engineer and "Hidden Figure,” speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Christine Darden, retired NASA engineer and "Hidden Figure,” speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurzyck speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day
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May 25, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day

Stan Starr, branch chief for Applied Physics in the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, is interviewed...

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NASA image: NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 26, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

Teams encapsulate NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft 7) CubeSat...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Bryan Jackson, grandson of Mary W. Jackson, left, and Raymond Lewis, son-in-law of Mary W. Jackson, right, unveil...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Flight Day 1 Highlights
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Aug 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Flight Day 1 Highlights

NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building
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Feb 26, 2021

NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building

NASA paid tribute to a "Hidden Figure" by holding a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Artist Tenbeete Solomon, also known as Trap Bob, right, presents her artwork honoring Mary W. Jackson to Wanda...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

The Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters sign is seen after being unveiled by Bryan Jackson, grandson of Mary W....

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A
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Apr 19, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Vertical at Launch Complex 39A

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is vertical with the company’s Crew Dragon atop for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission at...

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NASA image: iss026-s-001
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Apr 14, 2010

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ISS026-S-001 (June 2010) --- In the foreground of the patch, the International Space Station is prominently...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Complete Deployment
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Apr 13, 2021

Ingenuity's Complete Deployment

This animation shows each step of the Ingenuity helicopter deploying from the belly of NASA's Perseverance Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7879
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Nov 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is host to a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) science...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA Tests Ground Recording Equipment for X-59’s Future Quiet Supersonic Flights

NASA recently completed a series of tests to reduce risks prior to Phase 2 of its Quesst mission, which will test...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7878
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Nov 22, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is host to a Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) science...

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NASA image: STATION ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE DURING ISS CONFERENCE
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Jul 26, 2022

STATION ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE DURING ISS CONFERENCE

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Jessica Watkins of NASA...

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NASA image: SOYUZ MS-26 DOCKS TO SPACE STATION
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Sep 23, 2024

SOYUZ MS-26 DOCKS TO SPACE STATION

Aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft, NASA astronaut Don Pettit and Roscosmos cosmonauts Aleksandr Gorbunov...

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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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