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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 STS-132 Air and Space Museum
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Jul 26, 2010

NASA STS-132 Air and Space Museum

NASA Astrophycist Dr. John Mather, at podium, speaks Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Smithsonian National Air and...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, center, along with Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, center, along with Deputy Chief Technology Officer of the United States...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Marcello Coradini, a European Space Agency (ESA) Program Coordinator, left, makes a point as Doug McCuiston,...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Doug McCuiston, Director, Mars Exploration Program, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Dr. Roger Launius, Associate Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs at the Smithsonian National Air and...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, right, and his wife Julie, center, pose for photo with Director and Producer Damien...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Dr. Roger Launius, Associate Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs at the Smithsonian National Air and...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei, right, speaks with Director and Producer Damien Chazelle at the premiere of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3009
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Apr 21, 2011

KSC-2011-3009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Stephanie Stilson (facing camera), flow director for space shuttle Discovery,...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor and co-executive producer; Gareth Edwards, film...

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NASA image: NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument
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Mar 20, 2023

NASA, Smithsonian Briefing on TEMPO Air Quality Satellite Instrument

NASA and The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory discuss the first space-based instrument to observe major air...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8324
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Dec 16, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8322
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Dec 16, 2011

KSC-2011-8322

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-8323
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Dec 16, 2011

KSC-2011-8323

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Ed Weiler, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, speaks during a press briefing at...

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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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