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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: ARC-2002-ACD02-0015-072
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Feb 1, 2002

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NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe comes to Ames for employee briefing and tour. Here he welcomes JASON kids to NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC94-0326-15
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Lewis Hitchner with virtual helmet...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-025
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Nov 18, 2003

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SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-014
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Sep 25, 2003

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SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks with workers during an All Hands meeting on Aug. 7, 2018, in the Training...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-2
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Lewis Hitchner with virtual helmet...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor

Kennedy Space Center workers attend an All Hands meeting with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine in the Training...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-011
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Sep 25, 2003

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SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

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NASA image: GSFC_20190718_2019-18129_028
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Jul 18, 2019

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STEM 2019 program including middle school girls and boys who participated in hands-on activities in Science,...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

Visitors explore NASA’s hands-on exhibits during Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at Union Station in Washington....

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-4
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Lewis Hitchner with virtual helmet...

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NASA image: ARC-1992-AC94-0326-13
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May 29, 1992

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Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Lewis Hitchner with virtual helmet...

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NASA image: STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999
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Aug 12, 2008

STS-96 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field, June 7, 1999

S99-05972 (7 June 1999) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, mission specialist, speaks to crowd on hand at welcome ceremonies...

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NASA image: ACD16-0097-003
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Jun 16, 2016

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The Special Olympics Torch makes it’s way through NASA Ames Research Park on it’s way to a hand-off in Mountain...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0039-002
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Feb 19, 2013

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Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden unveils 'Best Places to Work' plaque in Federal Government 2012 at all-hands meeting

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NASA image: GSFC_20190715_2019-18129_007
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Jul 15, 2019

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STEM program was held including middle school girls and boys who participated in hands-on activities in Science,...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-018
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Nov 18, 2003

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SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-027
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Nov 18, 2003

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SSBRP Incubator/Small Payloads Development (N-261 Lab 1) with petrie dish speciems, led (red) lights and purple...

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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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