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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: A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 2
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Sep 3, 2014

A Selective History of Arctic Sea Ice Observations Part 2

Arctic sea ice has been been the last frontier of the North for thousands of years, turning back seafarers, testing...

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NASA image: Power Play Spacewalks Aboard the Space Station on This Week @NASA – October 11, 2019
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Oct 11, 2019

Power Play Spacewalks Aboard the Space Station on This Week @NASA – October 11, 2019

A pair of power plays aboard the space station, checking out progress of our Commercial Crew Program, and studying...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 20, 1992

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-52 insignia, designed by the mission’s crew members, features a large gold star to symbolize the crew's...

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NASA image: jsc2022e078437_alt
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Oct 6, 2022

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Mastering the art of space robotics, NASA astronaut Loral O’Hara commands the virtual frontier from the mock-up...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is seen...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is seen during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Dreamed Of This
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Jan 10, 2020

Dreamed Of This

The next frontier isn’t just for the next generation – it’s for this generation. With our Artemis program, we will...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and...

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NASA image: Five Ganymedes
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Jul 22, 2020

Five Ganymedes

The north pole of Jupiter's giant moon Ganymede can be seen in this composite image of infrared data from the Jovian...

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NASA image: While photographing the Supermoon for a NASA GRC Aerospace Front
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Sep 16, 2024

While photographing the Supermoon for a NASA GRC Aerospace Front

While photographing the Supermoon on September 17, 2024 for a NASA GRC Aerospace Frontiers article on the 2024...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Arrival at CCAFS
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Arrival at CCAFS

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer aircraft descends toward the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Takeoff from VAFB

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer takes off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Oct. 1, 2019. The...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 23, 2018

National Space Council Meeting

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, at the conclusion of a...

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NASA image: Pegasus ICON Arrival CCAFS
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Oct 1, 2019

Pegasus ICON Arrival CCAFS

Northrop Grumman's L-1011 Stargazer aircraft has arrived at the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 23, 2018

National Space Council Meeting

Members of the National Space Council are seen during a meeting titled, Moon, Mars, and Worlds Beyond, Winning the...

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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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