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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: KSC-03pd1393
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May 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John Cassanto of ITA looks at the Growth of Bacterial Biofilm on Surfaces during...

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NASA image: Dawn HAMO Image 72
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Dec 8, 2015

Dawn HAMO Image 72

Part of the southern hemisphere on dwarf planet Ceres is seen in this image taken by NASA Dawn spacecraft. Two...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6423
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6420
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6413
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6415
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6292
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Aug 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, NASA Public Affairs Officer George Diller; Jim Adams, the deputy director of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6424
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Dec 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a space agency...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1394
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May 5, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A member of the recovery team examines with a magnifier the Growth of Bacterial Biofilm...

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NASA image: M100 Through 3 Cameras
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Dec 4, 2018

M100 Through 3 Cameras

These three images are of the central region of the spiral galaxy M100, taken with three generations of cameras that...

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NASA image: Little gem
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Aug 3, 2015

Little gem

This colourful bubble is a planetary nebula called NGC 6818, also known as the Little Gem Nebula. It is located in...

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NASA image: PIXL Takes Aim at Rocks (Illustration)
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Jun 16, 2020

PIXL Takes Aim at Rocks (Illustration)

In this illustration, NASA's Perseverance rover uses its Planetary Instrument for X-ray Lithochemistry (PIXL)...

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NASA image: WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument
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Jun 26, 2019

WFIRST's Wide Field Instrument

WFIRST is a next-generation space telescope that will survey the infrared universe from beyond the orbit of the...

GSFC
NASA image: How Will #MissionToPsyche See Its Target Asteroid?
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Sep 29, 2023

How Will #MissionToPsyche See Its Target Asteroid?

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will use highly sensitive cameras to allow scientists to see a metal-rich asteroid that’s...

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NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1971

Early Program Development

In this 1971 artist's concept, the Nuclear Shuttle is shown in various space-based applications. As envisioned by...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB
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Jan 15, 2025

SPHEREx Spacecraft Uncrating at Astrotech VSFB

NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer) is...

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NASA image: Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge
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Jun 16, 2012

Sample Return Robot Centennial Challenge

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, left, listens as Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Robotics Resource...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Michael Meyer, Lead Scientist for NASA's Mars Exploration Program, answers a question from the audience during a...

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NASA image: White House Science Fair
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Apr 22, 2013

White House Science Fair

Planetary Society Executive Director and “Bill Nye the Science Guy” host Bill Nye, right, photographs himself with...

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NASA image: Kepler Press Conference
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Aug 5, 2009

Kepler Press Conference

Sara Seager, Professor of Planetary Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, speaks during a press...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd2400
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Sep 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This logo represents the mission of the Dawn spacecraft. During its nearly decade-long...

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NASA image: Hermes Cassette-1 experiment
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Mar 8, 2019

Hermes Cassette-1 experiment

jsc2019e014139_alt (3/8/2019) --- Photo documentation of the Hermes facility. Hermes is a research facility on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3106
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Apr 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech's payload processing facility in Titusville, Fla. install the...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards

Dr. Noah Petro, NASA Artemis III Project Scientist and Lab Chief for the Planetary Geology, Geophysics, 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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