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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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Dec 10, 2021

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SPOCS Project Co-Lead Swati Ravi pictured in the Columbia University Dietrich Biological Shape and Pattern Formation...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-029
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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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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: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Jan 1, 2019

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen and astrophysicist shows a video with a new song he wrote for the...

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Sep 20, 2023

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iss069e090728 (Sept. 20, 2023) --- The Nile River and the Red Sea lead to the Mediterranean Sea and are pictured...

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NASA image: STS-114 Flight Support - Imaging Science & Analysis Group
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 Flight Support - Imaging Science & Analysis Group

JSC2005-E-30649 (28 July 2005) --- In this wide shot of the Space Shuttle (White) Control Room, STS-114 Lead Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-031
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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: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins at Pad 39A
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins at Pad 39A

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

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Sep 18, 2025

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jsc2025e075866 (September 25, 2025) -- A photograph of the circular test for part of the Test facility for...

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NASA image: Faces of NASA Environmental Portraits - Lashanda Battle
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Apr 15, 2022

Faces of NASA Environmental Portraits - Lashanda Battle

Lashanda Battle is a sustainability lead at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. In this role, she supports NASA’s and...

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Feb 7, 2022

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iss066e137361 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- The Niger River runs through Mali and leads to Lake Deebo in this picture from the...

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NASA image: Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon
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Apr 6, 2024

Power for Artemis Discussion at Shell Eco-marathon

Logan Kennedy, surface lead for Human Landing System Programs in NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission...

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Mar 20, 2012

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Date: 03-20-12 Location: Bldg 2, Briefing Room Subject: International Space Station Program and Science Overview...

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NASA image: Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and
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Feb 15, 2022

Cislunar Autonomous Positioning System Technology Operations and

Rebecca Rogers, systems engineer, center, Lachlan Moore, systems integration engineer, right, and Dylan Schmidt,...

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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: 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-065999 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho (right) and Public Affairs Office...

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NASA image: Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL
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Feb 17, 2017

Thermal Energy Briefing with FPL

Sustainability Team Lead Dan Clark addresses the news media and NASA Social about the new Thermal Energy Storage...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-026
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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: Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055108
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Aug 1, 2024

Artemis II Crew geology training in Iceland - jsc2024e055108

Artemis geology training lead at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Cindy Evans (left) and NASA astronaut and...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-034
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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: 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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Dec 27, 1900

----History

Years before Huntsville, Alabama got its start in missiles and space, the community was known as the State's leading...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The kitchen in the astronaut crew quarters, located in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at...

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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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