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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: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Marshall engineer Naveen Vetcha with his telescope. The event, hosted by the Planetary Missions Program at NASA's...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Marshall Space Flight Center retiree Ron Creel with young participant at LUROVA exhibit. The event, hosted by the...

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NASA image: JIM GREEN ADDRESSES THE MARSHALL ASSOCIATION
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Jun 28, 2016

JIM GREEN ADDRESSES THE MARSHALL ASSOCIATION

JIM GREEN, DIRECTOR OF PLANETARY SCIENCE AT NASA HEADQUARTERS, ADDRESSES MARSHALL TEAM MEMBERS DURING A JUNE 28...

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NASA image: A Titan Discovery
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Jul 28, 2017

A Titan Discovery

NASA Goddard scientists have made an exciting discovery on Saturn's largest moon, Titan. The team has definitively...

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NASA image: Why Bennu?
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Dec 3, 2018

Why Bennu?

This animated feature takes a fun look at how asteroid Bennu was chosen as the target for the OSIRIS-REx mission....

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NASA image: Insights on Comet Tails Are Blowing in the Solar Wind
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Nov 2, 2018

Insights on Comet Tails Are Blowing in the Solar Wind

Oliver Price, a planetary science PhD student at University College London’s Mullard Space Science Laboratory in the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Lisa Pratt, NASA's Planetary Protection Officer, answers a question from the audience during a special session...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Lisa Pratt, NASA's Planetary Protection Officer, answers a question from the audience during a special session...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: March 13, 2026
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Mar 13, 2026

NASA Minute: March 13, 2026

From low Earth orbit to deep space, NASA leads in exploration, science, and planetary defense. Here’s what’s new...

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

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Tom Statler, Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) program scientist for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s...

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

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, participates in an...

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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: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, left, is seen with fellow panelists...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e019981
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Apr 2, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e019981

Artemis science officer, Angela Garcia, left and lunar science team member, Kiarre Dumes discuss science operations...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator and Bill Nye Meeting
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Apr 30, 2024

NASA Administrator and Bill Nye Meeting

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, and Planetary Society CEO and Science educator, Bill Nye, shake hands,...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0064-073
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Apr 13, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0064-073

Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space. Ames Planetary Scientist with the Space Science...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-01359
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Apr 6, 2006

GRC-2010-C-01359

Planetary Science Lead, Jim Green being briefed on recent conceptual designs by the Lead of the COMPASS concurrent...

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NASA image: A New Crew Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 29, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022

A New Crew Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 29, 2022

Description: A new crew launches to the space station, another crew wraps up an historic mission to the station, and...

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NASA image: Planetfest 2012
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Aug 4, 2012

Planetfest 2012

Bill Nye, known as the Science Guy, takes a photograph of himself with NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver at the...

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NASA image: PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)
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Oct 13, 1972

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY- GEOLOGY ( SEM)

PHOTOMICROPHOTOGRAPHY -GEOLOGY (SEM) High magnification and resolution views of lunar, meteorite and terrestrial...

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NASA image: Water Molecules on Moon Press Conference
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Sep 24, 2009

Water Molecules on Moon Press Conference

Jim Green (second from left), director, Planetary Science Division, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters...

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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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