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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: HAPTICS-16
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Jun 3, 2015

HAPTICS-16

ISS043E279223 (06/03/2015) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti works with science...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Jules Verne published his first science fiction novel in 1865 called "From the Earth to the Moon." As shown here in...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio and JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata
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Sep 17, 2014

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio and JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata

NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio and JAXA Astronaut Koichi Wakata visit the Earth Science Division at the Goddard...

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NASA image: Highlighting an Upcoming Earth-Observing Mission on This Week @NASA – August 20, 2021
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Aug 20, 2021

Highlighting an Upcoming Earth-Observing Mission on This Week @NASA – August 20, 2021

Highlighting an upcoming Earth-observing mission, the science on the next resupply mission to the space station, and...

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NASA image: NASA 2024: Onward and Upward
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Dec 27, 2023

NASA 2024: Onward and Upward

Landing science on the Moon, demonstrating quiet supersonic aircraft, and launching two new Earth climate...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-028
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Jul 14, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0147-028

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger during a press briefing following a visit to Ames Earth Science Division...

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NASA image: EC99-45140-11
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Aug 18, 1999

EC99-45140-11

Closeup of the Helios Prototype, the latest and largest example of a slow-flying ultralight flying wing designed for...

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NASA image: PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)
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Oct 13, 1972

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY -GEOLOGY (SEM) High magnification and resolution views of lunar, meteorite and terrestrial...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 20, 1995

Microgravity

Astronaut Kathryn C. Thornton, payload commander for STS-73, works at the drop physics module (DPM) on the portside...

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NASA image: NASA’s DCOTSS Mission Trailer
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Jul 27, 2021

NASA’s DCOTSS Mission Trailer

As part of NASA’s Earth Science Division, the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere, or DCOTSS, project...

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NASA image: ISS@25: Operations
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Dec 8, 2023

ISS@25: Operations

Sustained success does not happen by accident. Daily operations on the space station fuel research in plant growth,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20181025_2019-1405_007
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Oct 25, 2018

GSFC_20181025_2019-1405_007

Defence Research & Development Organisation DRDO, Delegation of India visited Goddard October 25, 2018. Christyl...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember
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Mar 25, 2016

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 47 Crewmember

ISS047e020123 (03/25/2016) --- A golden reflection of the rising sun on the Earths oceans greets the crew of...

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NASA image: Payload commander Voss in Spacelab with PGSC
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Apr 12, 2017

Payload commander Voss in Spacelab with PGSC

S94-E-5047 (July 1997) --- Astronaut Janice E. Voss, mission specialist, works at a lap top computer in the Spacelab...

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NASA image: EC02-0188-24
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Jul 12, 2002

EC02-0188-24

The payload bay in the nose of NASA's Altair unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) will be able to carry up to 700 lbs. of...

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NASA image: GSFC_20181115_2019-2022_019
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Nov 15, 2018

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Mr. Lai Chien-Hsin, Director Genreal of Taiwan’s Water Resources Agency and staff US Bureau of Reclamation visited...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong ER-2
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Mar 31, 2026

NASA Armstrong ER-2

A NASA ER-2 aircraft takes off from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps processes blood and saliva samples
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Aug 1, 2024

NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps processes blood and saliva samples

iss071e414653 (Aug. 1, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Jeanette Epps processes blood and...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station
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Dec 5, 2025

NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Advances Research Aboard Space Station

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is wrapping up his first mission aboard the International Space Station in early December....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1715
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Nov 18, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On a workstand in the Space Station Processing Facility, the U.S. laboratory module,...

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NASA image: INFINITY Science Center taking shape
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Sep 6, 2010

INFINITY Science Center taking shape

Construction of the new INFINITY Science Center is proceeding just west of the Mississippi Welcome Center at exit 2...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1709
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Nov 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1709

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The U.S. laboratory module, an element of the International Space Station, is lifted...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0065
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Jan 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson is helped with suit check, part of launch...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0064
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Jan 14, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla puts on her helmet during suit check, part...

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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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