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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: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Members of the audience listen as Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, a professor of sociology at Georgetown University, answers...

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NASA image: Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event
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Aug 20, 2014

Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event

Dr. David H. Grinspoon, Senior Scientist, Planetary Science Institute, moderates a panel at the “Ancient Earth,...

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NASA image: Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt at Night (NASA, International Space Station Science, 10:28:10)
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Dec 8, 2017

Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt at Night (NASA, International Space Station Science, 10:28:10)

From 220 miles above Earth, one of the Expedition 25 crew members on the International Space Station took this night...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00111
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Nov 19, 2007

KSC-07-S-00111

The flight of space shuttle Discovery on the STS-120 mission brought big challenges and big rewards. During the...

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NASA image: iss071e256968
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Jun 30, 2024

iss071e256968

iss071e256968 (June 30, 2024) --- The night lights of civilization highlight the Nile River and dimly outline the...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Strait of Gibraltar seen from STS-66

Swift currents flow through the Strait of Gibraltar, producing complicated patterns in the surface waters. Some of...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence addresses NASA employees, Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: State of NASA Live Address
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Mar 28, 2022

State of NASA Live Address

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro addresses attendees before NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers the...

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NASA image: What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2024

What's Up: December 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in December 2024? This month, enjoy dazzling views of Venus as the "Evening...

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NASA image: What's Up: November 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Nov 1, 2021

What's Up: November 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in November 2021? Enjoy the Moon and planets after sunset all month, plus a...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1194
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Jan 26, 2015

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HOUSTON, Texas- jsc2015e031278 - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden discusses the agency's Commercial Crew Program...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership,...

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NASA image: Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman
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Apr 2, 1992

Oil Slick, Arabian Sea, Oman

In this sunglint view of the Arabian Seacoast of Oman (19.0N, 59.0E) an oil slick is highlighted on the water's...

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NASA image: STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 MS Curbeam,Jr., prepares to open hatch on Space Shuttle Discovey

S116-E-05569 (11 Dec. 2006) --- Astronaut Robert L. Curbeam, Jr., STS-116 mission specialist, prepares to open the...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence addresses NASA employees, Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

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NASA image: Dark Craters, Bright Views
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Apr 6, 2026

Dark Craters, Bright Views

art002e009627 (April 6, 2026) – During the first shift of the lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew...

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NASA image: A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks
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Apr 6, 2026

A Tapestry of Lunar Landmarks

art002e012261 (April 6, 2026) - Multiple lunar landmarks come into view in this image, many of which were...

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NASA image: Swoon at the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

Swoon at the Moon

art002e012273 (April 6, 2026) - This view of the southwest portion of Orientale Basin highlights its prominent...

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NASA image: Orientale Basin at the Edge of Light
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Apr 6, 2026

Orientale Basin at the Edge of Light

art002e020686 (April 6, 2026) – A portion of the Moon’s farside is seen along the terminator—the boundary between...

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NASA image: Crescent Moon Ahead of Flyby
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Apr 7, 2026

Crescent Moon Ahead of Flyby

art002e019570 (April 7, 2026) – On flight day seven, following their lunar flyby, the Artemis II crew captured this...

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NASA image: The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module
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Apr 12, 2026

The Canadarm2 robotic arm extends from the Harmony module

iss074e0503977 (April 12, 2026) --- This view from a window in the International Space Station’s cupola highlights...

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NASA image: The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean
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Mar 15, 2026

The International Space Station orbits above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean

iss074e0519830 (March 15, 2026) --- The International Space Station orbits 267 miles above a cloudy Atlantic Ocean...

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NASA image: Water Ice on Pluto
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Oct 8, 2015

Water Ice on Pluto

Regions with exposed water ice are highlighted in blue in this composite image from New Horizons' Ralph instrument,...

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NASA image: Potential Driving Routes for NASA's Perseverance Rover
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Sep 15, 2022

Potential Driving Routes for NASA's Perseverance Rover

This annotated image highlights potential routes that NASA's Perseverance team is considering in September 2022 for...

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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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