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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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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The first crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission arrive at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1987
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After addressing the news media on hand to welcome them, the crew members for space shuttle...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Richard Arnold, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission pose for a group portrait at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1978
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Lee Archambault, the commander for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1983
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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Tony Antonelli, pilot for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission, arrives at...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut John Phillips, a mission specialist for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission,...

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Mar 8, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The crew members for space shuttle Discovery's STS-119 mission address the news media on hand...

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NASA image: ATTEMPT-1 SCRUB-1 WEATHER
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Feb 10, 2010

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SDO LAUNCH L-0 PRELAUNCH

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Feb 10, 2010

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NASA image: ATTEMPT-1 SCRUB-1 WEATHER
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Feb 10, 2010

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Feb 10, 2010

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services-23 Prelaunch News Conference and What's on Board Science Video
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Aug 27, 2021

NASA's SpaceX Commercial Resupply Services-23 Prelaunch News Conference and What's on Board Science Video

Representatives from NASA’s International Space Station Program, SpaceX, and the U.S. Space Force Space Launch Delta...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Nicky Fox, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, discusses the Space Environment Testbeds payload during a NASA...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Jill Seubert, deputy principal investigator, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Jill Seubert, deputy principal investigator, from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California,...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Rick Doe, payload program manager at SRI International, discusses the Enhanced Tandem Beacon Experiment during a...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

Nicky Fox, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, discusses the Space Environment Testbeds payload during a NASA...

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NASA image: JPSS-2 LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference Oct 28, 2022
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Oct 28, 2022

JPSS-2 LOFTID Prelaunch News Conference Oct 28, 2022

JPSS represents significant technological and scientific advancements in observations used for severe weather...

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Apr 3, 2010

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STS-131 LAUNCH L-2 PRELAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

Marina Jurica of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena moderates a prelaunch news conference for the...

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NASA image: Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference
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Nov 12, 2017

Delta II JPSS-1 Prelaunch Press Conference

At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media at a prelaunch...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: CCP Boeing CFT Prelaunch News Conference
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May 3, 2024

CCP Boeing CFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, ULA (United Launch Alliance) , and the U.S. Space Force 45th Weather Squadron...

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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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