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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: Eclipse and Soyuz MS-25
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Apr 8, 2024

Eclipse and Soyuz MS-25

iss071e003390 (4/8/2024) --- A total solar eclipse passes over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Millions of...

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NASA image: SPACE OUT: Landsat
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May 22, 2025

SPACE OUT: Landsat

Sit back and enjoy as NASA’s Landsat program takes you on a global journey. Fly over the majestic cliffs of the...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0414
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0414

Go Columbia! Go America! Enthused by the sight of the space shuttle launch, one of the thousands of observers in...

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NASA image: JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) personnel watch STS-26 landing in FCR
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Oct 3, 1988

JSC Mission Control Center (MCC) personnel watch STS-26 landing in FCR

STS026-S-117 (3 Oct 1988) --- Flight controllers in Houston witness the landing of the Space Shuttle Discovery on a...

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NASA image: Senate Budget Hearing
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Apr 18, 2023

Senate Budget Hearing

The witness table is seen ahead of NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifing before the Senate Appropriations’...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 8, 1965

Wernher von Braun

In this photograph are Alabama Governor George Wallace (left), Marshall Space Flight Center Dr. Wernher von Braun...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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NASA image: Tethys the Target
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Jun 8, 2015

Tethys the Target

Like most moons in the solar system, Tethys is covered by impact craters. Some craters bear witness to incredibly...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc583
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc583

Apollo 7 Commander Walter M. "Wally" Schirra and his wife, Josephine, were among the many special NASA STS-83 launch...

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NASA image: ISS Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

ISS Eclipse

iss052e055856 (Aug. 21, 2017) --- Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Flight Engineer Randy Bresnik took...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Prelaunch
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Oct 23, 2012

Expedition 33 Prelaunch

Guest gather over a mile away to witness the Soyuz rocket with Expedition 33/34 crew members, Russian Cosmonaut and...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd1355
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Jul 1, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On the Skid Strip at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, Air Force Two,...

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NASA image: iss052e056245
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Aug 21, 2017

iss052e056245

iss052e056245 (Aug. 21, 2017) --- As millions of people across the United States experienced a total eclipse as the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Splashdown Administrator
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Dec 11, 2022

Artemis I Splashdown Administrator

jsc2022e091676 (Dec. 11, 2022) NASA Administrator Bill Nelson visits Mission Control at NASA’s Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

A portrait of Rep. Overton Brooks, D-Louisiana, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics...

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NASA image: Gateway Lunar Space Station Flyby
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Jun 25, 2024

Gateway Lunar Space Station Flyby

NASA and its international partners will explore the scientific mysteries of deep space with Gateway, humanity’s...

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NASA image: Jovian Sprite (Illustration)
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Oct 27, 2020

Jovian Sprite (Illustration)

This illustration shows what a sprite could look like in Jupiter's atmosphere. Named after a mischievous,...

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NASA image: The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space
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Apr 8, 2024

The 2024 Eclipse Umbra Pictured from Space

iss071e002694 (April 8, 2024) -- Orbiting 260 miles above the Northeastern coast of the United States, the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission
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Jul 25, 1999

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-93 mission

STS093-708-037 (23-27 July 1999) --- Sunset paints the ocean and low clouds with brilliant color and shadow just off...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc582
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Apr 4, 1997

KSC-97pc582

Apollo l1 Commander Neil A. Armstrong and his wife, Carol, were among the many special NASA STS-83 launch guests who...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-379
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Jul 16, 1969

ksc-69pc-379

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vice President Spiro Agnew [right center] and Former President Lyndon Johnson (left...

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NASA image: Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)
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Apr 21, 2023

Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)

On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the...

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NASA image: ISS Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

ISS Eclipse

iss052e055851 (Aug. 21, 2017) --- Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Flight Engineer Randy Bresnik took...

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NASA image: What's Up: November 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Nov 1, 2024

What's Up: November 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2024? This month, catch planetary views of Saturn, Jupiter, 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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