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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: Earth Science
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Jun 10, 1996

Earth Science

Marshall researchers conduct extensive analysis of weather patterns by using remote sensing on lightning and...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 18, 1999

Around Marshall

The re-enactment of astronaut Neil Armstrong's first steps off the lunar lander provided quite the occasion for many...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 31, 1992

Around Marshall

Vice-president Dan Quayle tours the model space station with astronauts Kerneth Reightler Jr. and Dr. Thomas Jones...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1988

Around Marshall

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-26) astronauts George Nelson, John Lounge, and Richard Covey are pictured training on...

MSFC
NASA image: NHQ20200501ARMD006
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May 1, 2020

NHQ20200501ARMD006

NASA is leading the nation to open a safe new era in air travel called Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM. AAM will...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Photos of people who have visited the NASA exhibit are placed on the Artemis sign during the 70th International...

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NASA image: Pamukkale, Turkey
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Sep 23, 2021

Pamukkale, Turkey

In western Turkey, Pamukkale travertine pools and terraces form the largest such complex in the world. For thousands...

JPL
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Jul 13, 2020

Andrea Fore Portrait

"When I left college, I went to go work in investment banking on Wall Street. It was one of these experiences where...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Rose Blomquist
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Mar 10, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Rose Blomquist

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Rose Blomquist, the power distribution lead for the Quesst mission....

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NASA image: 2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5
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Nov 9, 2022

2022-H1_V_Lift&CruiseDropTest-5

NASA researchers recently completed a full-scale crash test of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL)...

LRC
NASA image: Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer
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Apr 9, 2021

Gravity Assist Podcast Season 5 Trailer

Go behind the scenes at NASA with Chief Scientist Jim Green in the Gravity Assist podcast. We’ll talk to people who...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5422
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5422

COCOA BEACH, Fla. – People lined the shore along Cocoa Beach to get an early-morning view of NASA's Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: A message from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11
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Jul 19, 2024

A message from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the 55th Anniversary of Apollo 11

“Space can unite a troubled country in troubled times. And no moment united the country quite like when the Eagle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3652
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Aug 29, 2014

KSC-2014-3652

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Winston Scott signed autographs and posed for pictures with guests at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3654
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Aug 29, 2014

KSC-2014-3654

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Winston Scott signed autographs and posed for pictures with guests at the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2014-3649
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Aug 29, 2014

KSC-2014-3649

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Winston Scott signed autographs and posed for pictures with guests at the...

KSC
NASA image: UPWT
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Apr 3, 2019

UPWT

LaRC OCIO's Media Solutions Branch Photographer Harlen Capen photographed the installation of a new flow survey rake...

LRC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Logo
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Mar 16, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Logo

The “Send Your Name to Mars” logo is installed on the Mars Perseverance rover on March 16, 2020, inside the Payload...

KSC
NASA image: jsc2017e011279
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Jan 27, 2017

jsc2017e011279

jsc2017e011279 (01/27/2017) --- Crowds of visitors line up for the NASA Orion Journey to Mars ride at the Houston...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Logo
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Mar 16, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Logo

The “Send Your Name to Mars” logo is installed on the Mars Perseverance rover on March 16, 2020, inside the Payload...

KSC
NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory
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Jan 29, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E1: Orbiting Laboratory

jsc2019m001193 - Things behave a bit differently aboard the International Space Station, thanks to microgravity....

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ What is Hubble revealing about the universe?
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Apr 29, 2020

#AskNASA┃ What is Hubble revealing about the universe?

This year, NASA is celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope's 30 years of unlocking the beauty and mystery of space....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Logo
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Mar 16, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Logo

The “Send Your Name to Mars” logo is installed on the Mars Perseverance rover on March 16, 2020, inside the Payload...

KSC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Logo
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Mar 16, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Logo

The “Send Your Name to Mars” logo is installed on the Mars Perseverance rover on March 16, 2020, inside the Payload...

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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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