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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: OSIRIS-REx - Asteroid Bennu Sample Site Finalists
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Aug 12, 2019

OSIRIS-REx - Asteroid Bennu Sample Site Finalists

OSIRIS-REx is a mission to study and map near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Its primary science objective is to collect a...

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NASA image: Emblem - First (1st) Manned Skylab (SL) Mission
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Jan 1, 1972

Emblem - First (1st) Manned Skylab (SL) Mission

S72-52630 (February 1972) --- This is the emblem for the first manned Skylab mission. It will be a mission of up to...

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NASA image: Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing
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Sep 13, 2018

Delta II ICESat-2 Prelaunch Mission Briefing

Cathy Richardson, Deputy Program Manager, Earth Science Projects Division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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May 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Projects

Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the Space Shuttle Columbia with a Spacelab...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1427
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Feb 10, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- Dr. Thomas Loveland, senior scientist and co-chair of the Landsat Science Team U.S....

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NASA image: STS-58 Crew Insignia
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May 1, 1993

STS-58 Crew Insignia

STS058-S-001 (May 1993) --- Designed by members of the flight crew, the STS-58 insignia depicts the space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1418
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Feb 8, 2013

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VANDENBERG AFB, Calif. -- During a news conference at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. prior to the launch of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3958
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steve Cole, NASA Public Affairs, moderates the ISS Earth Science: Tracking Ocean Winds Panel...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3956
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Howard Eisen, ISS RapidScat project manager, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, briefs media...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3957
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Sep 18, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Ernesto Rodriquez, ISS RapidScat project scientist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, briefs...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00157
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Jun 20, 2006

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Kennedy Space Center Director Jim Kennedy invites viewers to submit their questions about the STEREO mission to the...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0742
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Apr 7, 2001

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Amid billows of smoke and steam the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft leaves the...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0742
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Apr 7, 2001

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Amid billows of smoke and steam the Boeing Delta II rocket carrying the 2001 Mars Odyssey spacecraft leaves the...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida
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Nov 21, 1994

STS-66 Atlantis 747 SCA Ferry Flight Morning Takeoff for Delivery to Kennedy Space Center, Florida

The space shuttle Atlantis atop NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) during takeoff for a return ferry flight...

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NASA image: State of NASA Media Event
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Jun 2, 2021

State of NASA Media Event

NASA Associate Administrator for Science Thomas Zurbuchen answers a reporter’s question during a media gaggle,...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival is measured by a laser at the NASA Stage. A NASA Staff...

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NASA image: Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module
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Aug 12, 2016

Candid views of Crouch and Gernhardt in the Spacelab module

STS083-308-014 (4-8 April 1997)--- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, mission specialist, appears comfortable with the...

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NASA image: STS-66 Edwards Landing with Drag Chute
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Nov 14, 1994

STS-66 Edwards Landing with Drag Chute

The space shuttle Atlantis lands with its drag chute deployed on runway 22 at Edwards, California, to complete the...

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NASA image: STS-85 crew insignia
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Apr 22, 1997

STS-85 crew insignia

STS085-S-001 (May 1997) --- The mission patch for STS-85 is designed to reflect the broad range of science and...

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NASA image: L-1011 aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL (SORCE)
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Jan 25, 2003

L-1011 aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL (SORCE)

The L-1011 aircraft carrying a Pegasus XL rocket with NASA's Solar Radiation and Climate Experiment (SORCE) attached...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Warren, Rhode Island, Student Questions - Sept. 14, 2023
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Sep 14, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Warren, Rhode Island, Student Questions - Sept. 14, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio and Jasmin Moghbeli of NASA...

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NASA image: Astronaut Josh Cassada Answers Rochester Museum and Science Center Student Questions- Feb. 10, 2023
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Feb 10, 2023

Astronaut Josh Cassada Answers Rochester Museum and Science Center Student Questions- Feb. 10, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Josh Cassada answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing
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Jun 10, 2011

Aquarius SAC-D Post-Launch Briefing

From left, George Diller, NASA Public Affairs Officer; Charles Gay, Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA Science...

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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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