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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: ED04-0362-08
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Dec 17, 2004

ED04-0362-08

Dryden Center director Kevin Petersen shakes hands with AFFTC commander, Brig. Gen. Curtis Bedke, at the retirement...

AFRC
NASA image: EC02-0221-6
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Sep 30, 2002

EC02-0221-6

Bob Meyer (right), acting deputy director of NASA Dryden, shakes hands with Les Bordelon, executive director of...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits Ames Research Center
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Aug 2, 2011

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits Ames Research Center

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, Jr. visits NASA Ames Research Center: meets with students and delivers a briefing...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-11-S-00034
Video
May 19, 2011

KSC-11-S-00034

The Closeout Crew has the last hands-on job before the space shuttle flies -- from strapping in the astronauts to...

KSC
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....

HQ
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC94-0326-11
Image
May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC94-0326-11

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

ARC
NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
Image
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....

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-028
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Nov 18, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-028

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-24
Image
May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-24

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-015
Image
Sep 25, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-015

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-21
Image
May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-21

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

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1994-AC94-0273-1
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Jul 8, 1994

ARC-1994-AC94-0273-1

Navy Disestablishment Ceremony (NAS Moffett Field) and the handing off to NASA/AMES Research Center Director Dr. Ken...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1992-AC92-0326-22
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May 29, 1992

ARC-1992-AC92-0326-22

Virtual Environment Telepresence workstation, simulated Mars Exploration shows Dr Michael McGreevy with virtual...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-012
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Sep 25, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0174-012

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

ARC
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....

HQ
NASA image: Orion EM-1 Booster Preps - Aft Skirt Preps/Painting
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Oct 31, 2016

Orion EM-1 Booster Preps - Aft Skirt Preps/Painting

The right hand aft skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) rocket has been refurbished and painted and is in a...

KSC
NASA image: Stennis leadership
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Sep 25, 2012

Stennis leadership

New Stennis Director Rick Gilbrech (r) shakes hands with his predecessor, Patrick Scheuermann, following...

SSC
NASA image: Curiosity's View of the June 2018 Dust Storm
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Jun 13, 2018

Curiosity's View of the June 2018 Dust Storm

These two views from NASA's Curiosity rover, acquired specifically to measure the amount of dust inside Gale Crater,...

JPL
NASA image: Orion EM-1 LH Forward Skirt Arrival and Offload
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Feb 1, 2017

Orion EM-1 LH Forward Skirt Arrival and Offload

The left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters arrives by flatbed truck from...

KSC
NASA image: Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
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Sep 8, 2016

Aft Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The left hand aft skirt for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket is transported across the Roy D. Bridges Bridge...

KSC
NASA image: Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise
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Feb 4, 1970

Apollo 13 crewmen simulate lunar surface EVA during training exercise

S70-27037 (4 Feb. 1970) --- Astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 lunar landing mission,...

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NASA image: iss064e039529
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Mar 4, 2021

iss064e039529

iss064e039529 (3/4/2021) --- A view of the High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) Tape...

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NASA image: Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF
Image
Aug 30, 2017

Orion EM-1 Forward Skirt Move from Hangar AF to BFF

The Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) left-hand forward skirt for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket boosters...

KSC
NASA image: GRC-2024-C-03183
Image
Apr 7, 2024

GRC-2024-C-03183

An event attendee interacts with one of the hands on science activities on April 7, 2024. NASA Glenn Research Center...

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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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