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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: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, right, tosses his hat into the air and comments to Peggy Whitson, NASA Chief of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0147
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Jan 14, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe (center) is presented with a Deep Impact hat in the...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0406
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Apr 8, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the grand opening of the newly expanded KSC Visitor Complex, Center Director Roy...

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NASA image: Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module
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Jul 29, 2005

Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module

S114-E-5594 (29 July 2005) --- Raffaello was unberthed from Discovery's cargo bay just before 1 a.m. CDT Friday by...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 69 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is seen resting and talking with NASA ISS Program Manager Joel Montalbano,...

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NASA image: Nespoli in Columbus with AstroPi hardware
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Dec 10, 2017

Nespoli in Columbus with AstroPi hardware

iss053e323106 (12/10/2017) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Paolo Nespoli in the Columbus module with...

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NASA image: Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module
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Jul 29, 2005

Lawrence and Kelly at SSRMS controls in Destiny module

S114-E-5593 (29 July 2005) --- Raffaello was unberthed from Discovery's cargo bay just before 1 a.m. CDT Friday by...

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NASA image: Orion Recovery Operations
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Dec 13, 2022

Orion Recovery Operations

While returning to port after successfully recovering the Orion spacecraft for the Artemis I mission, NASA Artemis...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0350
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Mar 11, 2000

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Members of the team known as Heatwave, from St. Petersburg, Fla., get "high fives" from Jim Jennings...

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NASA image: Apollo 14 crewmen near site of volcanic eruption on Hawaii
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Apr 10, 1970

Apollo 14 crewmen near site of volcanic eruption on Hawaii

S70-34421 (April 1970) --- Prime crew men and backup crew men, of the Apollo 14 lunar landing mission, look over an...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0350
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Mar 11, 2000

KSC00pp0350

Members of the team known as Heatwave, from St. Petersburg, Fla., get "high fives" from Jim Jennings...

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NASA image: Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1955

Abe Silverstein Leads Tour of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Abe Silverstein, Associate Director of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 9, 2006

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

In the 19th century, astronomer V. M. Slipher first discovered a hat-like object that appeared to be rushing away...

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NASA image: History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)
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Jun 9, 2003

History of Hubble Space Telescope (HST)

The razor sharp eye of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) easily resolves the Sombrero galaxy, Messier 104 (M104)....

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter
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Apr 11, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod on NASA’s Kennedy Space Center’s Helicopter

NASA researcher A.J. Jaffe prepares the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments...

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NASA image: NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators at Robotics Competition
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Apr 3, 2025

NASA Supports Next Generation of Innovators at Robotics Competition

Jose Vasquez, engineering technician at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards, California, machines...

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NASA image: GSFC_20230622_RL_038244
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Jun 21, 2023

GSFC_20230622_RL_038244

Mechanical engineering and integration technician, Lucas Keim, holds up a piece of ground support equipment during a...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researchers James Cowart and Elizabeth Nail add sensors, wiring and cameras, to the NASA Airborne...

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NASA image: Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 
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Feb 21, 2024

Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban Environments (AIRVUE) Sensor Pod Build at NASA Armstrong 

NASA researcher James Cowart adds the top back onto the NASA Airborne Instrumentation for Real-world Video of Urban...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Visits NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center
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Feb 15, 2024

Astronaut Victor Glover Visits NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center

NASA Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover met with Edwards Air Force Base school-age children at a joint NASA and Air...

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NASA image: NASA Systems Engineer Daniel Eng Judges Robotics Competition
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Apr 6, 2019

NASA Systems Engineer Daniel Eng Judges Robotics Competition

NASA Systems Engineer Daniel Eng serves his second year as a judge for the Aerospace Valley Robotics Competition at...

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NASA image: Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber
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Jul 30, 2025

Lunar Challenge Winner Tests Technology in NASA Thermal Vacuum Chamber

NASA test engineers with the Environmental Test Facility at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center situate the rover...

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NASA image: GSFC2024excite02
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Aug 29, 2024

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NASA Goddard astrophysicist Kyle Helson looks at EXCITE (EXoplanet Climate Infrared TElescope) as it dangles from...

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NASA image: 25 Years of NASA Student Launch
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May 4, 2025

25 Years of NASA Student Launch

Students from the University of Massachusetts Amherst team carry their high-powered rocket toward the launch pad at...

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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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