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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: Meet Artemis Team Member Stephanie Wilson
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Stephanie Wilson

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing...

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NASA image: Meet Artemis Team Member Jessica Meir
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Dec 9, 2020

Meet Artemis Team Member Jessica Meir

NASA astronaut Jessica Meir is a member of the Artemis Team, a select group of astronauts charged with focusing on...

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NASA image: NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol
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Feb 28, 2024

NASA Leaders Participate in Annual Stennis Day at the Capitol

Leaders from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center visit Jackson, Mississippi, on Feb. 28-29...

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NASA image: NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight
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Jan 4, 2023

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight

For more than a decade, NASA’s groundbreaking Commercial Crew Program (CCP) has led the way toward a new era in...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-5: A Scientific Mission
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Mar 8, 2023

NASA's SpaceX Crew-5: A Scientific Mission

After months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission are returning...

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NASA image: NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights
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Dec 22, 2022

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center 2022 Highlights

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy makes a presentation to NASA and other officials about the benefits of locating NASA’s new Shared Services Center in the Central Florida Research Park, near Orlando. At the far left is Pamella J. Dana, Ph.D., director, Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development in Florida. Central Florida leaders are proposing the research park as the site for the NASA Shared Services Center. The center would centralize NASA’s payroll, accounting, human resources, facilities and procurement offices that are now handled at each field center. The consolidation is part of the One NASA focus. Six sites around the U.S. are under consideration by NASA.
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Feb 19, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy makes a presentation to NASA and other officials about the benefits of locating NASA’s new Shared Services Center in the Central Florida Research Park, near Orlando. At the far left is Pamella J. Dana, Ph.D., director, Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development in Florida. Central Florida leaders are proposing the research park as the site for the NASA Shared Services Center. The center would centralize NASA’s payroll, accounting, human resources, facilities and procurement offices that are now handled at each field center. The consolidation is part of the One NASA focus. Six sites around the U.S. are under consideration by NASA.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy makes a presentation to NASA and other officials about the...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy (center) makes a presentation to NASA and other officials about the benefits of locating NASA’s new Shared Services Center in the Central Florida Research Park, near Orlando. Central Florida leaders are proposing the research park as the site for the NASA Shared Services Center. The center would centralize NASA’s payroll, accounting, human resources, facilities and procurement offices that are now handled at each field center. The consolidation is part of the One NASA focus. Six sites around the U.S. are under consideration by NASA.
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Feb 19, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy (center) makes a presentation to NASA and other officials about the benefits of locating NASA’s new Shared Services Center in the Central Florida Research Park, near Orlando. Central Florida leaders are proposing the research park as the site for the NASA Shared Services Center. The center would centralize NASA’s payroll, accounting, human resources, facilities and procurement offices that are now handled at each field center. The consolidation is part of the One NASA focus. Six sites around the U.S. are under consideration by NASA.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy (center) makes a presentation to NASA and other officials...

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Jul 2, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS OFFER THEIR THOUGHTS ON THE NATION’S BIRTHDAY Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-4: A Scientific Journey
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Oct 11, 2022

NASA's SpaceX Crew-4: A Scientific Journey

After months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 mission are returning...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3: Mission for Science
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May 4, 2022

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3: Mission for Science

After more than six months aboard the International Space Station, the astronauts of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission...

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NASA image: Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-16 Mission to the Space Station
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Jul 25, 2021

Science Launching on Northrop Grumman CRS-16 Mission to the Space Station

Experiments that demonstrate 3D printing with dust, use engineered tissue to study muscle loss, and analyze growth...

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Sep 14, 2021

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With the plans for Russian spaceflight participants to visit the International Space Station as part of the MS-19...

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Aug 20, 2024

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iss071e515505 (Aug. 20, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson displays a sample...

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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e486706 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Images of 2022
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Dec 28, 2022

Best Space Station Science Images of 2022

The International Space Station continues its scientific journey orbiting over 200 miles above the Earth’s surface....

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NASA image: April 22, 2021: Astronauts to Launch on NASA and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission
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Apr 14, 2021

April 22, 2021: Astronauts to Launch on NASA and SpaceX Crew-2 Mission

On April 22, 2021, NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, ESA astronaut Thomas Pesquet, and JAXA...

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Aug 15, 2024

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iss071e486657 (Aug. 15, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 71 Flight Engineer Tracy C. Dyson swaps out sample...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Zena Cardman speaks on a ham radio with the NixderStelar youth organization
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Aug 20, 2025

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman speaks on a ham radio with the NixderStelar youth organization

iss073e0511718 (Aug. 20, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Zena Cardman speaks on a ham...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00064
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Mar 16, 2005

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Space exploration is a bold endeavor that inspires the human spirit_ Space exploration takes our knowledge to new...

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NASA image: Your Orbiting Laboratory: Space Station Benefits
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Jul 25, 2022

Your Orbiting Laboratory: Space Station Benefits

The International Space Station is a modern marvel. Only 400 kilometers (250 miles) above our heads, it streaks...

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Dec 15, 2004

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Water recycling research is taking center stage at several NASA facilities. New purifying systems are being...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli Answers Pensacola, FL Student Questions - Nov. 15, 2023
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Nov 15, 2023

Expedition 70 Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli Answers Pensacola, FL Student Questions - Nov. 15, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Jasmin Moghbeli discussed living and...

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NASA image: ISS@25: What We Learn
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Dec 5, 2023

ISS@25: What We Learn

We’re celebrating 25 years of International Space Station operations! The International Space Station advances...

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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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