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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’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

NASA Earth Sciences, Division Director, Karen St. Germain, center, speaks with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left,...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagles
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagles

Two American bald eagles are perched in a nest atop a pole at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagles
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagles

An American bald eagle soars through the air above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagles
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Jan 4, 2017

Nature Photography - Bald Eagles

One American bald eagle sits in its nest, while another eagle perches on a branch in tree at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagles
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagles

An American bald eagle soars through the air above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The center shares a...

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NASA image: Nature Photography - Bald Eagles
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Dec 13, 2016

Nature Photography - Bald Eagles

With wings outstretched, an American bald eagle soars through the air above NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington is seen as the new Earth Information Center is...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

NASA Earth Sciences Division, Deputy Director, Julie Robinson, previews of the Earth Information Center at the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, is previewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, is previewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, is previewed,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

The Earth Information Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, is previewed,...

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NASA image: Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida
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Jun 4, 1998

Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida

Nine Galileo Views in Natural Color of Main-Belt Asteroid Ida http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA00330

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

National Museum of Natural History curator of meteorites Tim McCoy delivers remarks during an event to unveil the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History
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Oct 7, 2024

NASA’s Earth Information Center at Museum of Natural History

NASA Earth Sciences, Division Director, Karen St. Germain, left, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Sant...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

From left to right, Smithsonian Under Secretary for Science and Research Ellen Stofan, National Museum of Natural...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3949
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Jul 1, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, 110 people, representing 36...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

The first public display of a sample from asteroid Bennu is seen, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the Smithsonian’s...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

A sample from asteroid Bennu is seen prepared on a microscope slide, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the Smithsonian’s...

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NASA image: Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan
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Aug 9, 2024

Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan

iss071e462182 (Aug. 9, 2024) --- Barsakelmes Nature Reserve in the Aral Sea in Kazakhstan is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Europa Global Views in Natural and Enhanced Colors
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May 8, 1998

Europa Global Views in Natural and Enhanced Colors

This color composite view combines violet, green, and infrared images of Jupiter intriguing moon, Europa, for a view...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an event to unveil the first public display of a sample from...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

Smithsonian Under Secretary for Science and Research Ellen Stofan delivers remarks during an event to unveil the...

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NASA image: National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn
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Nov 3, 2023

National Museum of Natural History Unveils First Display of Benn

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson uses a microscope to view a sample from asteroid Bennu, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at the...

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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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