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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: Columbia Debris
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Oct 2, 2003

Columbia Debris

In the Vehicle Assembly Building, the mockup of the leading edge of Columbia’s left wing takes its place among the...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission
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Nov 28, 1996

Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission

STS080-312-027 (28 Nov. 1996) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan uses the assistance of astronaut Story Musgrave (out...

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NASA image: jsc2014e036779
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Apr 18, 2014

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Date: 04-18-14 Location: Bldg 2N, Press Conf. Room Subject: ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing with...

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NASA image: Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.
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Mar 13, 2023

Diana Trujillo at Rolling Terrace E.S.

NASA Technical Group Supervisor for Sequence Planning and Execution and Tactical Mission Lead for the Mars...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: Plant Progress at the PPA
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Apr 17, 2023

Plant Progress at the PPA

Lead horticulturist LaShelle Spencer studies the use of 3D printed materials as media to grow plants at NASA’s...

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NASA image: View of MISSE taken during Expedition Six
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Jan 1, 2003

View of MISSE taken during Expedition Six

ISS006-348-019 (January 2003) ---- Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE), a suitcase-sized...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Brian May, lead guitarist of the rock band Queen and astrophysicist discusses the upcoming New Horizons flyby of the...

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NASA image: jsc2014e036780
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Apr 18, 2014

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Date: 04-18-14 Location: Bldg 2N, Press Conf. Room Subject: ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing with...

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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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NASA image: Return to Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflect on Apollo 11 La
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflect on Apollo 11 La

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

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NASA image: McDonnell F4H Model in Ames 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel.
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Oct 19, 1956

McDonnell F4H Model in Ames 40X80 foot Wind Tunnel.

Application of blowing type boundry-layer control to the leading and trailing edge flaps of a 52 deg swept wing. 3/4...

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NASA image: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: KARS Park Shoreline Restoration
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Aug 4, 2022

KARS Park Shoreline Restoration

NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Spaceport Integration and Services organization is leading a restoration project at KARS...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-032
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-032

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: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

NASA’s Air Operations Co-Lead Don Reed briefs the air ops team during Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) aboard the...

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NASA image: MS Lonchakov drifts through the airlock of Endeavour during STS-100
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Apr 21, 2001

MS Lonchakov drifts through the airlock of Endeavour during STS-100

STS100-303-026 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri V. Lonchakov, representing Rosaviakosmos, floats through a...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-001
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-001

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: jsc2012e051260
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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: Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool
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Aug 27, 2021

Orion crew module pressure vessel lifted from welding tool

At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Orion's newly completed pressure vessel for the Artemis III...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-010
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Feb 8, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0108-010

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: ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing
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Apr 18, 2014

ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing

Date: 04-18-14 Location: Bldg 2N, Press Conf. Room Subject: ISS Program Status and Spacewalk Preview Briefing with...

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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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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Media and guest listen to briefings leading up to the New Horizons spacecraft closest approach to Ultima Thule,...

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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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