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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: iss065e148964
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Jun 22, 2021

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iss065e148694 (June 22, 2021) --- Roscosmos cosmonaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Oleg Novitskiy conducts...

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NASA image: jsc2012e051318
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May 8, 2012

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DATE: 5-8-12 LOCATION: Bldg. NW - ISS Mockups SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 crew training (Pavel Vinogradov, Alexander...

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NASA image: NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns
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Apr 26, 2018

NASA Employees’ Careers Started as Interns

Claudia Sales, NASA’s acting X-59 deputy chief engineer and airworthiness certification lead for the quiet...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Isocitrate Lysase. Target enzyme for fungicides. A better understanding of this enzyme...

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NASA image: 03pd2223
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. – Looking west, this aerial view shows the crawlerway leading to the 525-foot-tall...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06207 (8 March 2001) --- Lead STS-102 flight director John Shannon discusses a mission detail with John...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-024
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Sep 1, 1998

Microgravity

The comparison of protein crystal, Isocitrate Lyase earth-grown (left) and space-grown (right). This is a target...

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NASA image: iss070e007599
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Oct 20, 2023

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iss070e007599 (Oct. 20, 2023) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from the International Space Station as it...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-035
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Feb 8, 2009

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An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Santa Monica High School 2021 Ocean Sciences Bowl Regional Competition Winners
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Mar 8, 2021

Santa Monica High School 2021 Ocean Sciences Bowl Regional Competition Winners

Santa Monica High School's winning team in the 2021 National Ocean Sciences Bowl Los Angeles regional competition,...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: iss067e034812
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May 5, 2022

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iss067e034812 (May 5, 2022) --- The Paraná River, pictured from the International Space Station at an altitude of...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Return to Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflect on Apollo 11 La
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflect on Apollo 11 La

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 2019, astronaut Michael Collins, left, speaks to Kennedy...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen and astrophysicist discusses the upcoming New Horizons flyby of the...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: iss065e092410
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e092410 (June 5, 2021) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet installs the Molecular Muscle...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065983 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho (right) and Public Affairs Office...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

A Marshall researcher examines a sample from the Solar Array Passive Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). LDEF,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-012

An SUV-sized Asteroid 2008TC# Impacts on October 7, 2008 in the Nubian Desert, Northern Sudan: Dr. Peter Jenniskens,...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Aug 3, 2013

Earth Observation

Earth observation taken during day pass by an Expedition 36 crew member on board the International Space Station...

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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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