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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-2012-3069
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic vehicle takes part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center
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May 3, 2019

Astronaut Ricky Arnold at Challenger Center

A student shakes a glass of water with an Alka-Seltzer tab in it while conducting an experiment on effervescence,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3092
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May 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Teams taking part in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition were eligible for unique trophies...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 7, 2002

Microgravity

A student assembles a Lego (TM) Challenge device designed to operate in the portable drop tower demonstrator as part...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3080
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3077
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Cindy Marten, provides remarks at a kickoff event for the 21st...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Cindy Marten, provides remarks at a kickoff event for the 21st...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3071
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robotic mascot moves among participants during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3072
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May 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Participants watch NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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NASA image: Jessica Meir speaks with students in Seattle
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Mar 2, 2020

Jessica Meir speaks with students in Seattle

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir discussed life and research on...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement, Kris Brown, provides remarks at a kickoff...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3079
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3076
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors works with its machine during NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

STEM Integration Manager at NASA’s Glenn Research Center (GRC) Office of STEM Engagement, Catherine Graves, provides...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Cindy Marten, provides remarks at a kickoff event for the 21st...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3075
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May 25, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A team of competitors prepares for a turn in NASA's Lunabotics Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2099
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Apr 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live:  Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]
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Sep 24, 2021

NASA Science Live: Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting Challenge [Episode 37]

NASA Science Live Episode 37 NASA Science LIVE is back and we’re LIVE from the Moon to Mars Ice & Prospecting...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2867
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Jun 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, students from University of Colorado are working...

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NASA image: Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners
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Aug 21, 2020

Mission Complete: NASA Names Human Exploration Rover Challenge Winners

NASA announced the winners of the 2020 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge during a virtual awards ceremony...

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NASA image: Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger
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Apr 15, 1984

Astronaut James D. van Hoften examines student experiment on Challenger

41C-05-188 (12 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften, mission specialist, holds an aluminum box, full of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2264
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Mar 11, 2011

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Team 3149 participates in the regional FIRST robotics competition at the University of Central...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2650
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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A robot dumps its load of simulated Martian soil in a collector in the Caterpillar Mining...

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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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