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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: Supplies, Research and Equipment Delivered to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 10, 2019
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May 10, 2019

Supplies, Research and Equipment Delivered to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 10, 2019

A commercial resupply mission delivers to the space station, visits from recently returned space station astronauts,...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and other NASA leadership...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

The Falcon 9 rocket and DART spacecraft readied for launch are seen as NASA Associate Administrator for the Science...

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NASA image: DART Launch
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Launch

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is seen in this 30-second exposure photograph as it launches with the Double Asteroid...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, right, and other NASA leadership...

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NASA image: DART PreLaunch News Conference
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Nov 22, 2021

DART PreLaunch News Conference

Lindley Johnson, planetary defense officer for NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, participates in a...

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NASA image: Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender [Episode 1]
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Nov 1, 2021

Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender [Episode 1]

DART Mission: Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender. Josh Handal, NASA Public Affairs Officer; Dr. Kelly Fast,...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch News Conference

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Prelaunch News Conference has representatives from NASA, Johns Hopkins...

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NASA image: NASA's DART at the Didymos System
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Sep 22, 2022

NASA's DART at the Didymos System

This illustration depicts NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft prior to impact at the Didymos...

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NASA image: DART Isolated Launch Views
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Isolated Launch Views

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Live Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Double...

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NASA image: An Astronomical and Historic 2022 – What We Did This Year @ NASA – December 23, 2022
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Dec 23, 2022

An Astronomical and Historic 2022 – What We Did This Year @ NASA – December 23, 2022

In 2022, we launched our mega Moon rocket for the first time – sending the uncrewed Orion spacecraft around the...

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NASA image: DART Live Launch Coverage
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Nov 23, 2021

DART Live Launch Coverage

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Live Launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Double...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

NASA Planetary Science Division Director Lori Glaze, left, answers questions from reporters during an OSIRIS-REx...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: The Power of the Station's New Solar Arrays
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Nov 22, 2021

NASA ScienceCasts: The Power of the Station's New Solar Arrays

The new ISS Roll Out Solar Arrays (iROSA) being installed on the space station are providing power to the station...

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NASA image: DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation and Engineering Briefing

Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) Investigation and Science Briefing has representatives from NASA, Johns...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Inside Historic Chamber A
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Mar 12, 2025

NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Inside Historic Chamber A

The instrument enclosure of NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor is prepared for critical environmental tests inside...

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NASA image: The Light and Dark Sides of NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure
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Sep 4, 2025

The Light and Dark Sides of NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure

After arriving at the Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) in Logan, Utah, from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Begins Environmental Tests
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Mar 12, 2025

NEO Surveyor Instrument Enclosure Begins Environmental Tests

The instrument enclosure for NASA's Near-Earth Object Surveyor is prepared for environmental testing inside the...

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NASA image: Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah
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Sep 4, 2025

Instrument Enclosure for NASA's NEO Surveyor Arrives in Utah

The instrument enclosure for NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor on May 22, 2025, is seen in a clean room at the...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure Gets Inspected
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Sep 4, 2025

NEO Surveyor's Instrument Enclosure Gets Inspected

Technicians and engineers inspect NASA's Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor's instrument enclosure at the Space...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: International Asteroid Day [Episode 35]
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Jun 30, 2021

NASA Science Live: International Asteroid Day [Episode 35]

At NASA, every day is asteroid day. From the many missions journeying to asteroids in our solar system – some even...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Bus Structure Attached With Mass Simulators
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Bus Structure Attached With Mass Simulators

NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor sunshade mass simulator (the gray paneling to the right of the photo) is...

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NASA image: NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’
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Jan 14, 2026

NEO Surveyor’s Spacecraft Bus on the ‘Shaker Table’

The bus structure for NASA’s Near-Earth Object (NEO) Surveyor is installed on a “shaker table” at BAE Systems Space...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx "Uncovering the Secrets of Asteroids" Briefing
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx "Uncovering the Secrets of Asteroids" Briefing

In a panel discussion in the Kennedy Space Center’s Operations Support Building II, social media followers were...

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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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