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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: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, right, talks with NASA James Webb Space Telescope deputy senior project...

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NASA image: Subsurface Radar That Looks Like a Jogging Stroller
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May 6, 2020

Subsurface Radar That Looks Like a Jogging Stroller

A member of a science field team operates a subsurface radar in the Nevada desert in February 2020 as part of a...

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radar Map
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Apr 21, 2015

NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radar Map

With its antenna now spinning at full speed, NASA new Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP observatory has successfully...

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NASA image: NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radiometer Map
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Apr 21, 2015

NASA Soil Moisture Mission Produces First Global Radiometer Map

With its antenna now spinning at full speed, NASA new Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP observatory has successfully...

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NASA image: David A. Wright in ER-2
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Oct 27, 1999

David A. Wright in ER-2

David A. Wright is associate director for Center Operations at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards,...

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NASA image: OPALS Operations Team At Launch
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Operations Team At Launch

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team at Kennedy Space Center Space Launch Complex-40 on...

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NASA image: Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Preparing for Solar and Thermal Testing of Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: Expedition 58 Commander Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos
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Jan 30, 2019

Expedition 58 Commander Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos

iss058e007788 (Jan. 30, 2019) --- Expedition 58 Commander Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos is pictured in the Zvezda...

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NASA image: Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth
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Dec 10, 2013

Juno Detects a Ham Radio HI from Earth

During its close flyby of Earth, NASA Jupiter-bound Juno spacecraft listened for a coordinated, global transmission...

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NASA image: Philae Descent and Science of the Surface
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Nov 7, 2014

Philae Descent and Science of the Surface

This artist concept of the Rosetta mission Philae lander on the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, is from...

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NASA image: Bright Days Ahead for Curiosity Mars Rover
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Mar 18, 2011

Bright Days Ahead for Curiosity Mars Rover

This image shows preparation for March 2011 testing of the Mars Science Laboratory rover, Curiosity, in a...

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NASA image: OPALS on the ISS Artist Concept
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Jul 24, 2014

OPALS on the ISS Artist Concept

This artist rendition shows the Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operating from the International Space...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis
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Apr 25, 2025

Twin Control Rooms at NASA Marshall Support Science, Mission Safety for Artemis

These photos offer a look inside the twin control rooms at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling
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Oct 27, 2014

OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling

Last year Operation IceBridge flew for the first time out of McMurdo Station in Antarctica, reaching a new slate of...

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NASA image: One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER
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Jul 23, 2012

One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER

This image compilation shows some of the most exciting images taken thus far on the MESSENGER mission. A mural-sized...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]
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May 6, 2020

NASA Science Live: On Ice [Episode 16]

Join NASA ice experts as we discuss important science about Earth's icy regions, and how it can impact us here in...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a vibration test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo)...

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NASA image: VIPER MSolo Vibe Test
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Nov 8, 2022

VIPER MSolo Vibe Test

Preparations are underway to conduct a vibration test on the Mass Spectrometer Observing Lunar Operations (MSolo)...

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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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