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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: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-5
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - 'LOU and RAID' Array New Mass Storage System AC99-0195-

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-1
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - 512 Processors ('LOMAX') station with Karl Schilke and Rita Williams

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-8
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - Data Assimilation Office (DAO) storage (Gatun, Raid and Silo)

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-3
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - 512 Processors ('LOMAX') station with Karl Schilke and Rita Williams

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-7
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - Data Assimilation Office (DAO) storage (Gatun, Raid and Silo) with James Jones

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-2
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - 512 Processors ('LOMAX') station with Karl Schilke and Rita Williams

ARC
NASA image: Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft
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Jan 20, 1961

Original 7 astronauts in front of the Convair F-106 B aircraft

The original seven Mercury astronauts during training at NASA Langley Research Center Project Mercury. The original...

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NASA image: ARC-1999-AC99-0195-6
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Sep 30, 1999

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NAS Origin 2000 Computer System - Data Assimilation Office (DAO) cluster (nicknamed Sunrise, Jim PFO, Jim PF1 and Raids)

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NASA image: Artemis Announcement: NASA Selects Human Landing Systems
Video
Apr 30, 2020

Artemis Announcement: NASA Selects Human Landing Systems

NASA has selected three American companies – Blue Origin, Dynetics and SpaceX – to design and develop human landing...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Origins)

The predecessor of NASA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) was founded in 1915 with the intent...

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NASA image: Busy test week
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Nov 8, 2012

Busy test week

Jason Hopper of NASA (front row), Jody Ladner of Lockheed Martin (back row, left) and Chris Mulkey of NASA prepare...

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NASA image: Keck Interferometer
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May 9, 2003

Keck Interferometer

At the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, NASA astronomers have linked the two 10-meter 33-foot telescopes at the W. M....

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NASA image: Keck Interferometer
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Feb 26, 2003

Keck Interferometer

At the summit of Mauna Kea, Hawaii, NASA astronomers have linked the two 10-meter 33-foot telescopes at the W. M....

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Five of the seven original astronauts are seen with Dr. von Braun inspecting the Mercury-Redstone hardware in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Sep 9, 1963

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on April 27,...

MSFC
NASA image: Arsia Mons Lava
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Apr 11, 2006

Arsia Mons Lava

These rough surfaced lava flows originated at Arsia Mons

JPL
NASA image: Original Mercury Astronauts - Col. John A. (Shorty) Powers
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Jan 1, 1961

Original Mercury Astronauts - Col. John A. (Shorty) Powers

S61-00246 (25 July 1961) --- Photo of the original Mercury astronauts with Col. John A. (Shorty) Powers seated...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1950

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Five pioneers pose with scale models of their missiles they created in the 1950s. From left to right: Dr. Ernst...

MSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules
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Jun 22, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of Dynamic Jets on Sun's Surface: Model Spicules

A computer model simulation of spicules. Spicule-like features appear as dense, cool intrusions in the hot corona,...

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NASA image: Unknown Origin
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Jan 30, 2007

Unknown Origin

The Cassini spacecraft continues to observe brightness variations along the orbital direction within Saturn B ring

JPL
NASA image: Artemis Human Landing System Announcement
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May 19, 2023

Artemis Human Landing System Announcement

Blue Origin Human Landing System Program Manager, John Couluris, is seen on the monitor answering a question during...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions
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Apr 30, 2020

NASA Administrator Announces Commercial Human Lander Awards for Artemis Moon Missions

NASA announced the three American companies selected to build 21st century human landing systems (HLS) for Artemis...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 15, 2004

Mercury Project

The original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project pose in front of an Air Force Jet. From left to right: Scott...

MSFC
NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

Astronaut Walter M. "Wally" Schirra, one of the original seven astronauts for Mercury Project selected by NASA on...

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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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