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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: NASA at the Space & Science Festival
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Aug 5, 2017

NASA at the Space & Science Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives a talk to teachers attending a professional development...

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NASA image: NASA Univision Hispanic Education Campaign
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Feb 23, 2010

NASA Univision Hispanic Education Campaign

Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos speaks at an event at the National Press Club in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 23,...

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NASA image: NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees
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Apr 17, 2019

NASA's New Flying Robots Will Be Busy Bees

Astrobee is a free-flying robot system for the International Space Station. Designed and built at NASA’s Ames...

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Oct 29, 2020

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jsc2021e042552 (10/29/2020) --- Maya-3 and Maya-4 Flight Model Assembly inside the Clean Booth at the University...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration
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Sep 18, 2019

House Hearing on Deep Space Exploration

Acting NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, Ken Bowersox, reacts during a Space and...

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NASA image: NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover
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Apr 9, 2024

NASA, Japan Sign Agreement for Artemis Pressurized Rover

Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Masahito Moriyama, signs an historic...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1954
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-107 Mission Specialist Kalpana Chawla is helped suiting up for Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: Alexander Samokutyaev conducts BTKh-14/Bioemulsiya (Bioemulsion) Experiment
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May 5, 2011

Alexander Samokutyaev conducts BTKh-14/Bioemulsiya (Bioemulsion) Experiment

ISS027-E-022454 (5 May 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Alexander Samokutyaev, Expedition 27 flight engineer, uses a...

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NASA image: jsc2025e064343
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Sep 19, 2023

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jsc2025e064343 (9/19/2023) --- Shown is the Space Tethered Autonomous Robotic Satellite Mini-elevator #2 - STARS-Me2...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1934
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Dec 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- STS-107 Payload Commander Michael Anderson takes a break during training on the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1448
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pictured is one of the microcapsules removed from the Commercial ITA Biomedical...

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NASA image: The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment
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Jun 7, 2021

The 4-Bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Being Prepared for Shipment

The 4-bed Carbon Dioxide Scrubber, new Environmental Control and Life Support Systems technology developed, built,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC-31031
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Jun 11, 1963

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Ames aerodynamicists tested a wide variety of VTOL aircraft and helicopters during the 1960's. Here the Hiller...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1447
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May 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Pictured is one of the microcapsules removed from the Commercial ITA Biomedical...

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC76-0002-52
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Jan 6, 1979

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Lockheed YO-3A (USA 69-18010 NASA 718) TEST FLIGHT AT EDWARDS AIRFORCE BASE (FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER). Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: AMA-Reddit Media Event
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Dec 2, 2014

AMA-Reddit Media Event

NASA managers participate in a live online Ask Me Anything, or AMA, session for reddit.com followers during Orion...

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NASA image: WJS_5863
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Oct 10, 2022

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PHOTO DATE: 10-09-22 LOCATION: Flagstaff, Arizona SUBJECT: Photographic coverage of JETTS3 engineering night run 4....

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NASA image: Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Climate Town Hall with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

During the meeting, Dr. Calvin and center leaders will explore how technologies being developed at NASA Glenn could...

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NASA image: 1200737
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Aug 21, 2012

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FINAL DEMONSTRATION OF A WIRELESS DATA TASK SUPPORTED BY SLS ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT USED TO DEMONSTRATE REAL-TIME...

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NASA image: WJS_5953
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Oct 10, 2022

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PHOTO DATE: 10-09-22 LOCATION: Flagstaff, Arizona SUBJECT: Photographic coverage of JETTS3 engineering night run 4....

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NASA image: NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions
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Jun 4, 2025

NASA Works to Improve Supersonic Parachutes for Mars Missions

The Enhancing Parachutes by Instrumenting the Canopy project team examines a capsule and parachute following an air...

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NASA image: Constellation Program walkback test in Bldg. 9NW - POGO Floor
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Mar 21, 2007

Constellation Program walkback test in Bldg. 9NW - POGO Floor

JSC2007-E-14579 (21 March 2007) --- Attired in a Mark III advanced space suit technology demonstrator, Brian Daniel...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery
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Jul 26, 2024

STEMonstrations: Screaming Balloon Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e050834 (7/26/2024) --- Screaming Balloon hex nuts, pennies and balloons in their individual ziplock stowage...

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NASA image: WJS_4855
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Oct 9, 2022

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PHOTO DATE: 10-09-22 LOCATION: Flagstaff, Arizona SUBJECT: Photographic coverage of JETTS3 engineering night run 4....

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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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