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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: OSIRIS-REx Employee Event
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Apr 16, 2019

OSIRIS-REx Employee Event

Dane Drefke, United Launch Alliance (ULA) lead engineer for Atlas V mechanical operations, speaks in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Wrinkles on Mercury
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Apr 16, 2015

Wrinkles on Mercury

This image mosaic from NASA MESSENGER spacecraft shows an unnamed ridge in the northern volcanic plains of Mercury....

JPL
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participated with NASA and industry...

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NASA image: Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training
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Jun 11, 1994

Cosmonauts and astronauts during medical operations training

Mir 18 crewmember Gennadiy M. Strekalov, center, practicies an emergency medical procedure to maintain a patient...

JSC
NASA image: Sample of Asteroid Bennu
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Nov 8, 2023

Sample of Asteroid Bennu

A portion of the asteroid Bennu sample delivered to Earth by NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation,...

GSFC
NASA image: Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World
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Feb 8, 1975

Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World

S75-24114 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- Two Walt Disney comic cartoon characters, Donald Duck and Pluto, were on hand to...

JSC
NASA image: MRO Spots Clays and Ice
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Jul 29, 2021

MRO Spots Clays and Ice

This image taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) shows ice sheets at Mars' south pole. The spacecraft...

JPL
NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 61
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Nov 17, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 61

This image, taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft, displays a linear structure trending from northeast to southwest (lower...

JPL
NASA image: jsc2012e131117
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Aug 1, 2012

jsc2012e131117

PHOTO DATE: 01 August 2012 LOCATION: Bldg. 17 - JSC Food Lab SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 Russian cosmonauts during...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-001
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Feb 16, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-001

Jamanese Industry Officials and Academia visit. Visitor include Nabukazu Yoshioka, Associate Profesor at the...

ARC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Mission Science Briefing

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Daniella DellaGiustina, OSIRIS-REx lead image processing...

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NASA image: jsc2012e131113
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Aug 1, 2012

jsc2012e131113

PHOTO DATE: 01 August 2012 LOCATION: Bldg. 17 - JSC Food Lab SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 Russian cosmonauts during...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center
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Oct 26, 2006

Expedition 13 Crew Return at Gilruth Center

JSC2006-E-46700 (26 Oct. 2006) --- Cosmonaut Pavel V. Vinogradov (right), Expedition 13 commander representing...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1973

Skylab

This photograph shows a solar prominence in action, one of Skylab's many splendorous views. It was taken on August...

MSFC
NASA image: Jason Dworkin Examines Asteroid Bennu Sample
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Nov 8, 2023

Jason Dworkin Examines Asteroid Bennu Sample

Jason Dworkin, project scientist for NASA's OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e131106
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Aug 1, 2012

jsc2012e131106

PHOTO DATE: 01 August 2012 LOCATION: Bldg. 17 - JSC Food Lab SUBJECT: Expedition 35/36 Russian cosmonauts during...

JSC
NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission
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Jun 29, 2023

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for ALOFT mission

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft deploys for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high altitudes above the...

AFRC
NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Scott Messer, program manager for NASA missions at United...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 6, 2016

OSIRIS-REx Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Geoffrey Yoder, acting associate administrator of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3607
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Dec 11, 2007

KSC-07pd3607

PETEN, GUATEMALA -- NASA's Deputy Administrator Shana Dale and NASA Research Scientist Dr. William Saturno...

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NASA image: Vial with Sample of Asteroid Bennu
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Jul 22, 2024

Vial with Sample of Asteroid Bennu

Photographed inside a laboratory at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbetl, Maryland, this vial contains a...

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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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