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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: STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.
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Mar 22, 2001

STS-102 / Expedition 1 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field.

JSC2001-E-08315 (22 March 2001) --- JSC Acting Director Roy S. Estess introduces the STS-102 and Expedition One crew...

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NASA image: STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990
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Jul 26, 2001

STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990

JSC2001-E-22793 (25 July 2001) --- Astronaut Steven W. Lindsey, STS-104 mission commander, addresses a crowd at...

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NASA image: Town Hall on FY20 Budget Amendment
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May 14, 2019

Town Hall on FY20 Budget Amendment

Acting Associate Administrator for NASA's Space Technology Mission Directorate is seen during a NASA town hall on...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 12, 2018

State of NASA

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May introduces acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot during a...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing
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Jun 8, 2017

House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing

U.S. Representative John Culberson, R-Texas, chairs a hearing to review the Fiscal Year 2018 budget request for the...

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NASA image: NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree
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Jul 25, 2017

NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree

NASA Research Specialist Michael Brandon, left, demonstrates a visualization tool to NASA Acting Chief Technologist...

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NASA image: Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F
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May 18, 2023

Strengthening Acquisition and Program Management at the Agency F

Acting General Counsel and Associate General Counsel for Acquisition Law Scott Barber speaks during a Strengthening...

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NASA image: iss067e360110
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Sep 13, 2022

iss067e360110

iss067e360110 (Sept. 13, 2022) --- NASA astronaut Bob Hines participates in the GRASP investigation to help...

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NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Director of Science Michael Hesse, left, presents an overview of Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Director of Science Michael Hesse, left, presents an overview of Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology...

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NASA image: 10th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium
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Oct 26, 2017

10th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, in his luncheon speech at the symposium Oct. 26, spoke about the newly...

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NASA image: STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990
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Jul 26, 2001

STS-104 Crew Return, Ellington Field, Building 990

JSC2001-E-22790 (25 July 2001) --- Astronauts Janet L. Kavandi (left), STS-104 mission specialist, and Steven W....

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0150-039
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Aug 24, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0150-039

STS-135 Space Shuttle's final crew of Astronauts Ferguson, Hurley, Magnus and Walheim visit Ames for a...

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NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 26, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

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NASA image: 13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article
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Sep 25, 2013

13.1 Foot Diameter Fluted-Core Sandwich Composite Test Article

White light shape and measurement of a 13.1 Foot diameter fluted-core sandwich composite test article designed by...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0068-038
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Apr 22, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0068-038

Tour DE Ames Bicycle event (start at Macon Road Gate - ending a the Old Mimi Mart on R.T. Jones Road) Deb Feng,...

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NASA image: Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory
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Apr 29, 2025

Mark Clampin Tours the Bioscience Collaborative Laboratory

Director of Science Michael Hesse, left, presents an overview of Lunar Explorer Instrument for space biology...

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NASA image: 1200933
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Aug 31, 2012

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AUGUST 31, 2012 TRIBUTE TO APOLLO ASTRONAUT NEIL ARMSTRONG AT THE USSRC. L TO R: JONATHAN PETTUS, MSFC ACTING...

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NASA image: Pandora Cluster Seen by Spitzer
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Sep 28, 2016

Pandora Cluster Seen by Spitzer

This image of galaxy cluster Abell 2744, also called Pandora's Cluster, was taken by the Spitzer Space Telescope....

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference
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Apr 21, 2021

SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the media during a press conference ahead of the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference
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Apr 21, 2021

SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson speaks to members of the media during a press conference ahead of the Crew-2...

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NASA image: STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB
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May 4, 1993

STS-51 preparation: ACTS, ORFEUS, Discovery in VAB

S93-38577 (1 June 1993) --- The orbiter Discovery is rolled into the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) for mating with...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference
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Apr 21, 2021

SpaceX Crew 2 Acting Administrator Press Conference

Frank De Winne, manager, International Space Station Program, ESA (European Space Agency), speaks to members of the...

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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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