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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: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees view a Moon rock that was returned by the Apollo 17 mission during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees learn about packing for space travel during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering Festival,...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier is interviewed by a member of the media during Sneak Peek Friday at...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

An attendee uses virtual reality goggles to view the Sun during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees walk past an inflatable model of NASA's Space Launch System during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees visit NASA exhibits during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, Friday, April 6,...

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NASA image: View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch
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Apr 12, 1985

View of the shuttle Discovery STS 51-D launch

51D-9092 (12 April 1985) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery ascends the launch complex in Florida and heads through...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Apr 1, 2004

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2004-E-18460 (April 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the starboard side of the International Space...

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NASA image: Launch of the Shuttle Challenger during STS 41-C mission
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Apr 6, 1984

Launch of the Shuttle Challenger during STS 41-C mission

41C-3056 (6 April 1984) --- The Space Shuttle Challenger and its five-member astronaut crew leave the launch pad at...

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NASA image: Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web
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Apr 1, 2004

Current Configurations of ISS for use on HSF web

JSC2004-E-18459 (April 2004) --- This artist's rendering depicts the port side of the International Space Station...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees visit NASA exhibits during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering Festival, Friday, April 6,...

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NASA image: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

A model of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is seen during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Blades Are Released
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Apr 9, 2021

Ingenuity's Blades Are Released

NASA's Ingenuity helicopter unlocked its rotor blades, allowing them to spin freely, on April 7, 2021, the 47th...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Launch
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Apr 18, 2004

Expedition 9 Launch

The The Soyuz TMA-4 vehicle blasts off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Monday, April 19, 2004 carrying...

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NASA image: Expedition 13 Launch
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Mar 30, 2006

Expedition 13 Launch

Spectators try to grab the highest viewing point to watch the launch of the Soyuz spacecraft. The Soyuz TMA-8...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

'Astronaut' Patrick Johnston, 8, is interviewed by Heath Allen, a reporter with WDSU-TV in New Orleans, about his...

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NASA image: Space Symposium - Fox News Interview
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Apr 8, 2019

Space Symposium - Fox News Interview

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is interviewed by Bret Baier of Fox News at the Space Symposium, Monday, April 8,...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event

jsc2024e024851 (April 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke poses for a photo at a solar eclipse viewing event at...

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NASA image: MS Walheim poses with an WVS equipment on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

MS Walheim poses with an WVS equipment on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5006 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Rex J. Walheim, STS-110 mission specialist, works on the mid deck of the...

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NASA image: Soyuz TMA-6  mission patch
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Apr 1, 2005

Soyuz TMA-6 mission patch

JSC2005-E-10714 (April 2005) --- Expedition 11/Soyuz patch for the launch phase of the mission that brought ESA's...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

Visitors enjoy an RS-25 engine test using the virtual reality goggles at the NASA Stennis booth during solar eclipse...

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NASA image: MS Ross poses on the flight deck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

MS Ross poses on the flight deck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5004 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, STS-110 mission specialist, works on the mid deck of the...

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NASA image: MS Ross eats a meal on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

MS Ross eats a meal on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

STS110-E-5035 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Jerry L. Ross, STS-110 mission specialist, along with a tray of food,...

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NASA image: MS Ochoa reads a notebook on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110
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Apr 8, 2002

MS Ochoa reads a notebook on the middeck of Atlantis during STS-110

S110-E-5010 (8 April 2002) --- Astronaut Ellen Ochoa, STS-110 mission specialist, goes over a procedures checklist...

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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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