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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: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot is seen during the National Space Council's first meeting, Thursday, Oct....

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NASA image: NASA STEM Event
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Jan 19, 2013

NASA STEM Event

School children are photographed by their parents during a hands-on experience with a mock spacesuit during a...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock leaves his STS-120 mission patch at the memorial for the Space Shuttle Challenger crew...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

The grave markers of Apollo 1 astronauts Virgil “Gus” Grissom and Roger Chaffee are seen after a wreath laying...

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NASA image: National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony
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May 11, 2023

National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony

NASA astronaut Alvin Drew answers question prior to the world premier performance of Henry Dehlinger’s “Cosmic...

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NASA image: National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony
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May 11, 2023

National Philharmonic Performs Cosmic Cycles: A Space Symphony

Maestro Piotr Gajewski conducts the National Philharmonic in the world premier performance of Henry Dehlinger’s...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System
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Sep 2, 2024

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System is seen orbiting Earth in this 13-second exposure photograph, Monday,...

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NASA image: Mercury Solar Transit
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Nov 11, 2019

Mercury Solar Transit

The planet Mercury is seen in silhouette as it nearly completes transiting across the face of the Sun, Monday, Nov....

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NASA image: International Space Station Lunar Transit
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Jan 30, 2018

International Space Station Lunar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the moon at...

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NASA image: International Space Station Lunar Transit
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Jan 30, 2018

International Space Station Lunar Transit

The International Space Station, with a crew of six onboard, is seen in silhouette as it transits the moon at...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 6, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 13 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Sunday,...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen from Arlington, Virginia, Thursday, June 10, 2021. The annular or “ring of fire”...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 7, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 15 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Monday,...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 6, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 13 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Sunday,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1997
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Apr 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft approaches the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2010
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Apr 10, 2012

KSC-2012-2010

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA pilot Jeff Moultrie guides the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft along the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2111
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Apr 14, 2012

KSC-2012-2111

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Painted graphics line the side of NASA 905 depicting the various ferry flights the Shuttle...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission
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Feb 7, 2001

Earth observation taken during STS-98 mission

STS098-382-0014 (7-20 February 2001) City Lights of the Northeastern Seaboard of the U.S. were captured with a 35mm...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2036
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Apr 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Painted graphics line the side of NASA 905 depicting the various ferry flights the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2011
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Apr 10, 2012

KSC-2012-2011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA pilot Jeff Moultrie guides the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft toward the apron of the runway...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1999
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Apr 10, 2012

KSC-2012-1999

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft parks near the mate/demate device at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2000
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Apr 10, 2012

KSC-2012-2000

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft comes to a stop on the apron of the runway at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2005
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Apr 10, 2012

KSC-2012-2005

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft approaches the runway of the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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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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