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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: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Ron Kwok speaks during the press briefing, "First Results from New ICESat-2 Mission, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Ben Smith speaks during the press briefing, "First Results from New ICESat-2 Mission, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Christine McEntee, American Geophysical Union (AGU) Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, introduces NASA...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission Directorate, NASA, speaks at the Earth Science Town...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Ron Kwok speaks during the press briefing, "First Results from New ICESat-2 Mission, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the Earth Science Town Hall at the American Geophysical Union (AGU)...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the Earth Science Town Hall at the American Geophysical Union (AGU)...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the Earth Science Town Hall at the American Geophysical Union (AGU)...

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NASA image: 2014 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Conference Welcome Video
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Feb 23, 2023

2014 American Society for Gravitational and Space Research (ASGSR) Conference Welcome Video

Angel M. Otero, Deputy Director of Space Life and Physical Sciences Research and Applications (SLPSRA) Division...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

Christine McEntee, American Geophysical Union (AGU) Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, second from...

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NASA image: American Flag
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Feb 28, 2023

American Flag

Photo taken during a crew activity with the American flag floating in front of the window in the Cupola during...

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NASA image: American Flag
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Feb 19, 2023

American Flag

Photo of the American flag floating in front of all seven windows inside the Cupola during Expedition 68.

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NASA image: MSFC 2018 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM, 11/13/18
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Nov 13, 2018

MSFC 2018 NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROGRAM, 11/13/18

JIMMY YELLOWHORSE, FROM DECATUR, ALABAMA, PLAYS A HAND-CARVED FLUTE DURING THE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine awards Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, and Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission...

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NASA image: VAB - American Flag and NASA Meatball Painting Complete
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Oct 27, 2020

VAB - American Flag and NASA Meatball Painting Complete

A freshly painted American Flag on the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida is...

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NASA image: ARC-1971-AC71-5323
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Feb 1, 1971

ARC-1971-AC71-5323

North American Space Shuttle Orbiter Model NA129 surface heating and boundary layer transition test in 3.5ft w.t.

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Patricia Falcone, Associate Director, National Security and International Affairs Division, White House Office of...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Patricia Falcone, Associate Director, National Security and International Affairs Division, White House Office of...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

In addition to Dr. Robert Goddard's pioneering work, American experimentation in rocketry prior to World War II...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, delivers remarks during a White House Office of Science and Technology Policy...

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Three view art of the North American X-15
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Apr 10, 1961

Three view art of the North American X-15

Three view art of the North American X-15.

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NASA image: Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15
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Jan 20, 1962

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15

Cutaway drawing of the North American X-15.

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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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