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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: Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head
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May 17, 2007

Young Stars Emerge from Orion Head

This image from NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope shows infant stars "hatching" in the head of the hunter...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency (ESA) gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Philippe Baptiste, Chairman and CEO, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) gives remarks in a Heads of Agency...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Giorgio Saccoccia, President, Italian Space Agency (ASI), gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion,...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Ian Annett, Acting CEO for Programme Delivery, UK Space Agency (UKSA) gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel...

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NASA image: Space Symposium Heads of Agency
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Aug 25, 2021

Space Symposium Heads of Agency

Lisa Campbell, President, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) gives remarks in a Heads of Agency panel discussion, during...

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NASA image: False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma   Boreale
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Dec 13, 2006

False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma Boreale

False Color Image of North Polar Layered Deposits in Head Scarp of Chasma Boreale

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NASA image: NASA Sees Major Winter Storm Headed for Eastern U.S.
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Major Winter Storm Headed for Eastern U.S.

On Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. EST the VIIRS instrument aboard NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP captured this image of the winter...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space Symposium, Wednesday,...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy listens in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space Symposium, Wednesday,...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy listens in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space Symposium, Wednesday,...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space Symposium, Wednesday,...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Lisa Campbell, President, Canadian Space Agency (CSA) speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Philippe Baptiste, President, French Space Agency (CNES) speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space Symposium, Wednesday,...

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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Kathryn C. Thornton, Chairwoman, Space Foundation, moderates a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th Space...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Large Tropical Cyclone Yasi Headed Toward Queensland, Australia
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Large Tropical Cyclone Yasi Headed Toward Queensland, Australia

NASA image acquired January 30, 2011 at 23:20 UTC. Satellite: Terra Click here to see the most recent image captured...

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NASA image: Drill Bit Tip on Mars Rover Curiosity, Head-on View
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Feb 4, 2013

Drill Bit Tip on Mars Rover Curiosity, Head-on View

This head-on view shows the tip of the drill bit on NASA Mars rover Curiosity. The view merges two exposures taken...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Paul Bate, Chief Executive Officer UK Space Agency (UKSA) speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during the 37th...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, President, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) speaks in a Heads of Agency panel during...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency (ESA) speaks during a Heads of Agency panel at the...

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NASA image: Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium
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Apr 6, 2022

Heads of Agency Panel at Space Symposium

Heads of Agency participate in a panel discussion, from left, Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space...

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NASA image: The Space Station’s Next Crew Heads to Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 2, 2020
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Oct 2, 2020

The Space Station’s Next Crew Heads to Launch Site on This Week @NASA – October 2, 2020

The space station’s next crew heads to their launch site, new cargo launches to the station, and getting ready for a...

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NASA image: The Next Crew of Astronauts Heading to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 22, 2022
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Apr 22, 2022

The Next Crew of Astronauts Heading to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 22, 2022

The next crew of astronauts heading to the space station, an update on our Artemis I mega Moon rocket and...

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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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