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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-1979-AC79-7117
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Jul 13, 1979

ARC-1979-AC79-7117

Range : 1,450,000 km. ( 900,000 miles ) Jupiter's faint ring system is shown here as two orange lines protrude from...

ARC
NASA image: Utility Annex Story - Refurbishment of Chilled Water Plant
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Jul 24, 2019

Utility Annex Story - Refurbishment of Chilled Water Plant

A technician cuts a section of foam insulation inside the Utility Annex near the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) Building at...

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NASA image: NASA at the Space & Science Festival
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Aug 5, 2017

NASA at the Space & Science Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives a talk to teachers attending a professional development...

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NASA image: Near-Surface Haze or Fog on Pluto
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Sep 17, 2015

Near-Surface Haze or Fog on Pluto

In this small section of the larger crescent image of Pluto, taken by NASA's New Horizons just 15 minutes after the...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Local students participate in an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement event, Friday, June 23, 2023, at...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1676
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Jul 24, 2005

KSC-05pd-1676

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After the STS-114 Launch Readiness Press Conference at NASA Kennedy Space Center, media...

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NASA image: Cmdr Halsell on forward flight deck
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Aug 12, 2016

Cmdr Halsell on forward flight deck

STS083-450-012 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut James D. Halsell, Jr., commander, mans the commander's station aboard...

JSC
NASA image: Lopez-Alegria gives Tyurin a haircut in the Node 1 /Unity module
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Jan 11, 2007

Lopez-Alegria gives Tyurin a haircut in the Node 1 /Unity module

ISS014-E-11687 (11 Jan. 2007) --- Astronaut Michael E. Lopez-Alegria, Expedition 14 commander and NASA space station...

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NASA image: jsc2020e045049
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Aug 19, 2020

jsc2020e045049

jsc2020e045049 (8/19/2020) --- Preflight bench review imagery of the High school students United with NASA to Create...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA gets his hair cut as Expedition 57 backup crewmember David...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center in red tie, joins Jean-Yves Le Gall, President of International...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-06pd2225
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Sep 26, 2006

KSC-06pd2225

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At right, Kent Beringer, manager of facilities with Boeing, briefs Center Director Jim...

KSC
Image
Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

ARC
NASA image: SSPF Operational Upgrades
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Nov 15, 2016

SSPF Operational Upgrades

Bill Dowdell, International Space Station technical director, speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting ceremony in...

KSC
NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Local students participate in an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement event, Friday, June 23, 2023, at...

HQ
NASA image: jsc2014e064173
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Jul 9, 2014

jsc2014e064173

PHOTO DATE: 09 July 2014 LOCATION: Bldg. 5 - Space Station Training Facility High Bay SUBJECT: Expedition 42/43 cake...

JSC
NASA image: Electrostatic Precipitator
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Jun 9, 2017

Electrostatic Precipitator

Dr. Carlos Calle, lead scientist in the Kennedy Space Center's Electrostatics and Surface Physics Laboratory, left,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1831
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Jun 25, 2008

KSC-08pd1831

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This photo shows the area within NASA's Kennedy Space Center where a solar photovoltaic power...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: Feb. 27, 2026
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Feb 27, 2026

NASA Minute: Feb. 27, 2026

This week, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced important updates on the Artemis Program, teams at the...

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NASA image: Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror
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Jul 15, 2003

Columbia Crew added to Astronaut Memorial Mirror

Workers add to the Astronaut Memorial Mirror the names of the Columbia crew who died in the STS-107 accident....

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 57 backup crewmember David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency gets his hair cut, Tuesday, Oct. 9,...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing
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Oct 11, 2023

NASA Armstrong Builds Model Wing

A machine cuts, rotates, and turns a block of aluminum to make a forward wing strut fastener for a 10-foot model of...

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NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Local students participate in an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement event, Friday, June 23, 2023, at...

HQ
NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Local students participate in an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement event, Friday, June 23, 2023, at...

HQ
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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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