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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: NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Full-Color Images Explained [Episode 44]
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Jul 13, 2022

NASA Science Live: Webb’s First Full-Color Images Explained [Episode 44]

NASA released the first full-color images and data from the James Webb Space Telescope on July 12. These images...

GSFC
NASA image: Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives
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Feb 2, 2015

Jennifer Pruitt, explains ECLSS to media representatives

JENNIFER PRUITT, LEAD DESIGN ENGINEER FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION URINE PROCESSING ASSEMBLY AT MARSHALL,...

MSFC
NASA image: Brown Dwarf Weather (Artist's Concept)
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Aug 17, 2017

Brown Dwarf Weather (Artist's Concept)

This artist's concept animation shows a brown dwarf with bands of clouds, thought to resemble those seen on Neptune...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-63pc-0095
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Nov 16, 1963

KSC-63pc-0095

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Dr. Werner Von Braun explains the Saturn system to President John F. Kennedy at...

KSC
NASA image: Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264
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Jul 10, 2023

Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264

GRC engineer Heather Oravec explains space tires and the STEM path that led to her NASA career. Sample of longer...

GRC
NASA image: G-2008-0813-024
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Oct 5, 2008

G-2008-0813-024

Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5-6, 2008 sponsored by 3M. It gave students the...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0013-10
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Jan 26, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0013-10

Prince Willem-Alexander van Oranje (Crown Prince of the Netherlands) visits Ames. Shown here with Chris Sweeney...

ARC
NASA image: JSC2001E19298
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Jun 25, 2001

JSC2001E19298

JSC2001-E-19298 (25 June 2001) --- Astronaut Janet L. Kavandi, STS-104 mission specialist, explains some of her...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0200-002
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Oct 18, 2007

ARC-2007-ACD07-0200-002

Ames Center Director S. Pete Worden visits the NFAC 80x120ft wind tunnel control room during a Parachute deployment...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-1981-AC81-0174
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Mar 20, 1981

ARC-1981-AC81-0174

Artist: Ken Hodges Composite image explaining Objective and Motivation for Galileo Probe Heat Loads: Galileo Probe...

ARC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Arno Rogg explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to visitors in the...

ARC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 1, 1996

Microgravity

Dr. Michael Wargo, program scientist for materials science at NASA headquarters, explains the math and physics...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0013-9
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Jan 26, 1999

ARC-1999-AC99-0013-9

Prince Willem-Alexander van Oranje (Crown Prince of the Netherlands) visits Ames. Shown here with Chris Sweeney...

ARC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Rick Elphic, NSS instrument principal investigator, left, explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration...

ARC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Arno Rogg explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to visitors in the...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1678
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Nov 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1678

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - New methods of environmental cleanup are explained to government and business...

KSC
NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

During Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) tour of MSFC facilities Marshall engineer Bob Zeek explains the High School...

MSFC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Chris Provencher explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to his family in the...

ARC
NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Arno Rogg explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to visitors in the...

ARC
NASA image: Tour - Father Patrick O
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Sep 14, 1964

Tour - Father Patrick O

S64-31226 (1964) --- Maxime A. Faget, Assistant Director for Engineering and Development, at Manned Spacecraft...

JSC
NASA image: Episode 2: “Down to Earth - A Giant Astronomical Machine”
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Nov 19, 2019

Episode 2: “Down to Earth - A Giant Astronomical Machine”

As we celebrate the space station 20th anniversary, NASA astronaut Don Pettit explains how his perception of the...

JSC
NASA image: ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic
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Mar 28, 2024

ML-1 and ML-2 Comparison Infographic

This infographic explains NASA’s mobile launchers designed for the agency's Artemis missions to send the Space...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-012
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Apr 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-012

Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Ames Center Director Pete...

ARC
NASA image: Surprisingly STEM Soft Robot Engineers @ Langley Research Center
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Jun 3, 2022

Surprisingly STEM Soft Robot Engineers @ Langley Research Center

Soft robotics engineer Jim Neilan and mechanical engineering intern Anthony Dempsey explain the benefits of soft...

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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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