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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: KSC-2012-3323
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Jun 12, 2012

KSC-2012-3323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A panel session for participants in the International Space University's Space Studies...

KSC
NASA image: Waving goodbye
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Oct 5, 2015

Waving goodbye

This planetary nebula is called PK 329-02.2 and is located in the constellation of Norma in the southern sky. It is...

GSFC
NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer Before Spacecraft Integration
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Jun 22, 2022

Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer Before Spacecraft Integration

The High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) sits in a clean room at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's DART at the Didymos System
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Sep 22, 2022

NASA's DART at the Didymos System

This illustration depicts NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft prior to impact at the Didymos...

JPL
NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Orbit Around the Moon (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept depicts NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in lunar orbit about 60 miles (100 kilometers) from the...

JPL
NASA image: A nitrogen-rich nebula
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Jun 29, 2015

A nitrogen-rich nebula

This NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image shows a planetary nebula named NGC 6153, located about 4000 light-years...

GSFC
NASA image: A Closer View of NASA Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer
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Dec 22, 2022

A Closer View of NASA Lunar Trailblazer's HVM³ Imaging Spectrometer

An engineer works on the High-resolution Volatiles and Minerals Moon Mapper (HVM³) for NASA's Lunar Trailblazer...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2018e060223
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060223

jsc2018e060223 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari, Loral O’Hara, and Jonny Kim with their...

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NASA image: COMETS - ASTRONOMY - KOHUTEK - CATALINA OBSERVATORY
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Feb 2, 1974

COMETS - ASTRONOMY - KOHUTEK - CATALINA OBSERVATORY

S74-17688 (11 Jan. 1974) --- This color photograph of the comet Kohoutek was taken by members of the lunar and...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060054
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Jun 18, 2018

jsc2018e060054

jsc2018e060054 (06/18/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jessica Watkins during earth and planetary science...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060248
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060248

jsc2018e060248 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Loral O’Hara (left) and Raja Chari (right) during...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060183
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060183

jsc2018e060183 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060306
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Jun 20, 2018

jsc2018e060306

jsc2018e060306 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060304
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Jun 20, 2018

jsc2018e060304

jsc2018e060304 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons during earth and...

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NASA image: STS-125 Orbital Debris
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Apr 20, 2010

STS-125 Orbital Debris

JSC2010-E-054443 (17 July 2009) --- Diameter measurements of an impact crater on the Hubble Space Telescope Wide...

JSC
NASA image: Apollo and Earth Ob Composites
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Mar 15, 2012

Apollo and Earth Ob Composites

Panorama view of Apollo 16 Lunar surface photos for use in presentations to NASA management and for Outreach...

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

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

David Grinspoon, senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute discusses Pluto and the Human Imagination,...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2018e060160
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060160

jsc2018e060160 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

JSC
NASA image: Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover
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Sep 22, 2020

Perseverance's PIXL Opens its Dust Cover

The Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL) opens its cover during testing at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

JPL
NASA image: Solar Observations taken during the Transit of Venus (Between Second and Third Contacts)
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Jun 6, 2012

Solar Observations taken during the Transit of Venus (Between Second and Third Contacts)

ISS031-E-089025 (5 June 2012) --- Earth’s planetary neighbor Venus passes across the face of the sun on June 5,...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-1978-AC78-1071
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Nov 24, 1978

ARC-1978-AC78-1071

4' and 24' Shock Tubes - Electric Arc Shock Tube Facililty N-229 (East) The facility is used to investigate the...

ARC
NASA image: jsc2018e060219
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060219

jsc2018e060219 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari, Loral O’Hara, and Jonny Kim stop for...

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

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

David Grinspoon, senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute discusses Pluto and the Human Imagination,...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2018e060239
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Jun 19, 2018

jsc2018e060239

jsc2018e060239 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jonny Kim during earth and planetary science training...

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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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