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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: Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021190
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021190

Artemis lunar science team members, work in the Science Mission Operations Room at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021167
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis lunar science team -- jsc2026e021167

Artemis lunar science team members, from left, Alexandra Constantinou, and David Hollibaugh-Baker, work in the...

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NASA image: The Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., is now home to two large science aircraft, NASA's SOFIA observatory and a DC-8 science laboratory
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Jan 17, 2008

The Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., is now home to two large science aircraft, NASA's SOFIA observatory and a DC-8 science laboratory

The Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., is now home to two large science aircraft, NASA's SOFIA...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: POIC 20th
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Feb 16, 2021

POIC 20th

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments
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Dec 10, 2018

Voyager 2 Spacecraft Instruments

This illustration of NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft shows the location of the onboard science instruments that are...

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NASA image: OPALS Team
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Team

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team is seen at the Optical Communications Telescope...

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NASA image: Two large science aircraft, a DC-8 flying laboratory and the SOFIA 747SP, are based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.
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Jan 17, 2008

Two large science aircraft, a DC-8 flying laboratory and the SOFIA 747SP, are based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.

Two large science aircraft, a DC-8 flying laboratory and the SOFIA 747SP, are based at NASA's Dryden Aircraft...

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NASA image: The cavernous expanse of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., now houses NASA's DC-8 science laboratory and SOFIA infrared observatory
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Jan 17, 2008

The cavernous expanse of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., now houses NASA's DC-8 science laboratory and SOFIA infrared observatory

The cavernous expanse of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif., now houses NASA's DC-8 science...

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NASA image: Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov conducts research operations inside the Nauka science module
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Aug 4, 2025

Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov conducts research operations inside the Nauka science module

iss073e0422705 (Aug. 4, 2025) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Oleg Platonov conducts...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr gives a tour of the NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118830 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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Oct 31, 2025

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e1046752 (Oct. 31, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Mike Fincke conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox
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May 30, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Life Science Glovebox

iss073e0118821 (May 30, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: ISS@25: Operations
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Dec 8, 2023

ISS@25: Operations

Sustained success does not happen by accident. Daily operations on the space station fuel research in plant growth,...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is given a tour of the NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy reacts to being shown some raw images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy is given a tour of the NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, center, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Timeline Controller Matt...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Director Kenneth Sembach, left, gives NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jun 16, 2025

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0178587 (June 16, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Nichole Ayers conducts research...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox
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Jun 12, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim conducts research operations inside the Microgravity Science Glovebox

iss073e0177791 (June 12, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonny Kim conducts research...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Command Controllers Justin...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, meets with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Planner Kari Bosley...

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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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