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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: Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)
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Nov 18, 2024

Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO)

L3Harris FVR90 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) lifts off from the Monterey Bay Academy Airport near Watsonville,...

ARC
NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Ames engineers during his visit to the Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Ames engineers during his visit to the Multi-Mission Operations Center...

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NASA image: Bobby Watkins
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Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Watkins

Bobby Watkins, manager of the Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.

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NASA image: Bobby Watkins
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Feb 13, 2020

Bobby Watkins

Bobby Watkins, manager of the Human Exploration Development & Operations Office at Marshall Space Flight Center.

MSFC
NASA image: Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)
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Dec 5, 2022

Testing NASA's Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm)

The 3D-printed titanium scoop of the Cold Operable Lunar Deployable Arm (COLDArm) robotic arm system is poised above...

JPL
NASA image: Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2
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Feb 2, 2022

Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2

iss066e134729 (Feb. 2, 2022) --- A view of an Astrobee ROAM Operations Session 2 in the JEM during Expedition 66....

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NASA image: Lawrence in MPLM  during transfer operations.
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Jul 31, 2005

Lawrence in MPLM during transfer operations.

ISS011-E-11363 (31 July 2005) --- Astronauts Wendy B. Lawrence (foreground), STS-114 mission specialist, and John L....

JSC
NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010654 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 32 commander; along with...

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NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010649 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 32 commander; and Yuri...

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NASA image: SSPF Operational Upgrades
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Nov 15, 2016

SSPF Operational Upgrades

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far left, speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting ceremony in the high...

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NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010633 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (foreground), Expedition 32 commander; and...

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NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010632 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonauts Gennady Padalka (foreground), Expedition 32 commander; and...

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NASA image: Progress 47P Redocking Operations
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Jul 29, 2012

Progress 47P Redocking Operations

ISS032-E-010650 (28 July 2012) --- Russian cosmonaut Gennady Padalka (right), Expedition 32 commander; along with...

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NASA image: View of Lou McFadden, amateur radio operator at JSC, at SAREX station
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Jul 30, 1985

View of Lou McFadden, amateur radio operator at JSC, at SAREX station

51F-S-087 (1985) --- Close-up of Lou McFaddin (W5DID), an amateur radio operator employed at the Johnson Space...

JSC
NASA image: GRC-2026-CM-0106
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Jul 22, 2025

GRC-2026-CM-0106

Original: Write, shoot, edit a conceptual video with the goal of obtaining comments from external agencies as to...

GRC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 3, 1990

Around Marshall

The primary objective of the STS-35 mission was round the clock observation of the celestial sphere in ultraviolet...

MSFC
NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4214
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4214

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4204
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4204

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus will take place in the Industrial Area at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4202
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4202

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus will take place in the Industrial Area at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4203
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4203

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus will take place in the Industrial Area at NASA's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-4209
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Oct 7, 2014

KSC-2014-4209

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Groundbreaking for the new Central Campus took place in the Industrial Area at NASA's Kennedy...

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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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