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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: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Taps is played by a member of The Old Guard after NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard laid a wreath at the Tomb of...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 23, 2025

Day of Remembrance

NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro leads guests to a moment of silence at the Apollo 1 monument as part of NASA's...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Preparation
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Jan 8, 2014

Antares Rocket Preparation

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen on launch Pad-0A during sunrise at NASA's Wallops Flight...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Julia Badger, autonomy and vehicle systems manager for Gateway at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut...

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NASA image: National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony
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May 11, 2023

National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony

Maestro Piotr Gajewski conducts the National Philharmonic in the world premier performance of Henry Dehlinger’s...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

Arlington Science Focus Elementary School teacher, Charles Harvey, right, speaks to NASA Administrator Bill Nelson,...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Monument Dedication
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Jun 2, 2022

Apollo 1 Monument Dedication

Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO, delivers remarks at a reception following the dedication of the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout
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May 17, 2018

Orbital ATK CRS-9 Rollout

An Orbital ATK rocket is seen as it is rolled out to launch Pad-0A at Wallops Flight Facility Thursday, May 17, 2018...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks at the presentation of the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy, Thursday, March 24,...

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NASA image: Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia
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Aug 13, 2013

Orion stationary recovery test at Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia

The Orion test capsule undergoes stationary recovery testing in Norfolk, VA on Aug. 13, 2013. NASA and the U.S Navy...

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NASA image: Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch
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Jan 9, 2014

Orbital-1 Mission Antares Launch

An Orbital Sciences Corporation Antares rocket is seen as it launches from Pad-0A at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Amy Resnik, wife of Chuck Resnik, touches the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial after a wreath laying ceremony as...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Monument Dedication
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Jun 2, 2022

Apollo 1 Monument Dedication

Lowell Grissom, brother of Apollo 1 astronaut Virgil I. “Gus” Grissom, delivers remarks at a reception following the...

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NASA image: Little Joe Launch
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Oct 4, 1959

Little Joe Launch

Launching of the LJ6 Little Joe on Oct. 4, 1959 took place at Wallops Island, Va. This was the first attempt to...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

Vice President Mike Pence speaks to NASA personnel and others during a wreath laying ceremony as part of NASA's Day...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Members of the National Space Council are seen reflected in display case at the Smithsonian National Air and Space...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

NASA personnel watch as "Taps" is played by The Old Guard after a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknowns by...

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NASA image: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM
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Dec 15, 2023

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Prototype Donation to NASM

The aerial prototype of the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is seen at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum’s...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Monument Dedication
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Jun 2, 2022

Apollo 1 Monument Dedication

Family members of Apollo 1 astronaut Edward H. White II are joined by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson as they place...

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NASA image: National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony
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May 11, 2023

National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony

Maestro Piotr Gajewski conducts the National Philharmonic in the world premier performance of Henry Dehlinger’s...

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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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