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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: Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 during a checkout and activities session

ISS030-E-075393 (14 Feb. 2012) --- The hands of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, are pictured during a checkout and...

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NASA image: STS-112 Crew Return, Ellington Field.
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Oct 19, 2002

STS-112 Crew Return, Ellington Field.

JSC2002-E-42178 (19 October 2002) --- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, addresses a crowd on hand at Ellington...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Students raise their hands to ask a question during a STEM day session at the 70th International Astronautical...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: White House Hallo-READ Event
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Oct 30, 2024

White House Hallo-READ Event

NASA staff hand out candy at a White House Halloween themed event titled, “Hallo-READ!” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024...

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NASA image: Tanner in the meal preparation area of the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Sep 11, 2006

Tanner in the meal preparation area of the FWD MDDK on Space Shuttle Atlantis

S115-E-05476 (11 Sept. 2006) --- With his hand on a maze of hoses, astronaut Joseph R. Tanner, STS-115 mission...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Students raise their hands to ask a question during a STEM day session at the 70th International Astronautical...

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NASA image: White House Hallo-READ Event
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Oct 30, 2024

White House Hallo-READ Event

NASA staff hand out candy at a White House Halloween themed event titled, “Hallo-READ!” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1592
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Oct 5, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At SPACEHAB, STS-107 Mission Specialist Michael Anderson (gloved, in center) gets...

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NASA image: iss061e077393
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Dec 12, 2019

iss061e077393

iss061e077393 (Dec. 12, 2019) --- The Canadarm2 robotic arm with the Dextre robotic hand attached seemingly...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Training Auditor

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana greets workers during an All Hands meeting with NASA Administrator Jim...

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NASA image: Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator
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Apr 23, 2018

Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Jim Bridenstine prior to his swearing-in as the 13th NASA Administrator,...

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NASA image: View inside personal hygiene locker of Skylab 3 astronauts
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Aug 30, 1973

View inside personal hygiene locker of Skylab 3 astronauts

SL3-110-1430 (August 1973) --- View inside the personal hygiene locker of a Skylab 3 astronaut, which contains his...

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NASA image: Before-and-After Blink of Cumberland Drilling
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May 20, 2013

Before-and-After Blink of Cumberland Drilling

This image from the Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI on NASA Mars rover Curiosity shows the rock target Cumberland before...

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NASA image: KSC-64PC-0082
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Nov 13, 1964

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Overall aerial view of "Missile Row," Cape Kennedy Air Force Station. The view is looking...

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NASA image: Signs of black smoke during Liftoff of the Shuttle Challenger STS 51-L
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Jan 28, 1986

Signs of black smoke during Liftoff of the Shuttle Challenger STS 51-L

51L-10096 (12 Feb 1986) --- Time as of 0.445, first evidence of black smoke right hand (RH) solid rocket booster...

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NASA image: NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll
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Apr 10, 2023

NASA STEM Activities at the White House Easter Egg Roll

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew shakes a hands with a guest during the White House Easter Egg Roll, Monday, April 10,...

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NASA image: Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider with the brass plaque summarizing his career during the 2005 Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies in Lancaster, Calif.
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Sep 24, 2005

Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider with the brass plaque summarizing his career during the 2005 Aerospace Walk of Honor ceremonies in Lancaster, Calif.

Former NASA research pilot Eddie Schneider was on hand when a brass plaque summarizing his career was unveiled...

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NASA image: White House Hallo-READ Event
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Oct 30, 2024

White House Hallo-READ Event

NASA staff hand out candy at a White House Halloween themed event titled, “Hallo-READ!” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025
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Jun 17, 2025

NASA Armstrong Bring Kids to Work Day 2025

On June 17, 2025, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, hosted Bring Kids to Work Day,...

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NASA image: AfriSAR 2016
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Feb 23, 2016

AfriSAR 2016

The Okoumé tree is large, as compared to a hand seen in the bottom right portion of the image. The Mondah National...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut 2 in the U.S. Laboratory

ISS030-E-075367 (14 Feb. 2012) --- A close-up of a hand of Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, is pictured during a checkout...

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NASA image: GSC_20190718_2019-18129_016
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Jul 18, 2019

GSC_20190718_2019-18129_016

STEM 2019 program including middle school girls and boys who participated in hands-on activities in Science,...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

The 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Dec. 1, drew 46 teams from...

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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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