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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: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden watches as a video entitled "50 Years After" plays at an event celebrating the...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, second from left, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Mar 13, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-033647 (13 March 2011 --- From 220 miles above Japan, an Expedition 26 crew member onboard the...

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NASA image: LDCM Long Swath: 4min
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Long Swath: 4min

Highlights of animation of Landsat data collected in one continuous pass over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa,...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A torso model of Robonaut 2, identical to R2 already on the International Space Station, is...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two young visitors get an up-close look at an engineering model of Robonaut 2, complete with...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia
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Nov 2, 1995

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Columbia

STS073-745-055 (2 November 1995) --- This photograph in color infrared highlights the different vegetation zones on...

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NASA image: jsc2024e006094
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Jan 18, 2024

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jsc2024e006094 (1/18/2024) --- Cross-section of a two-month old cerebral organoid observed under a fluorescence...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot before addressing NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2998
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the new "Space Shuttle Atlantis" facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy answers a question during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership,...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921627 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A Virginia student wears gloves inside a water tank to simulate the awkward feel and dexterity that astronauts...

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NASA image: The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent
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Feb 28, 2026

The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent

iss074e0351649 (Feb. 28, 2026) --- The well‑lit nighttime cityscape of the Indian subcontinent is highlighted by...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Robert D. Cabana welcomes guests and introduces Acting NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs
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Aug 22, 2025

Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs

iss073e0513936 (Aug. 22, 2025) --- Los Angeles, California, surrounded by its suburbs including Santa Monica, Marina...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from Hagerty High School in Oviedo, Fla., participants in FIRST Robotics, show off...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference
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Apr 29, 2019

NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers a keynote speech at the sixth International Academy of Astronautics...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2991
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests listen to presentations...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2021

What's Up: December 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2021? See three planets after sunset, but say goodbye to Venus as...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, second from left, NASA Associate...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, holds a box of spiders as MathScience Innovation Center Instructor Rhonda...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participate in an industry roundtable,...

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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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