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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: Cassidy shaving his head
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May 29, 2013

Cassidy shaving his head

ISS036-E-004795 (29 May 2013) --- NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, Expedition 36 flight engineer, gives himself a...

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NASA image: At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract
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Mar 25, 2015

At the Head of a Kasei Valles Cataract

On Earth, cataracts represent regions where a river's gradient increases enough to create so much turbulence, that...

JPL
NASA image: External Tank No. 120 heads for the open door of the VAB
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Jul 30, 2007

External Tank No. 120 heads for the open door of the VAB

Aboard a transporter, external tank No. 120 heads for the open door of the Vehicle Assembly Building. There it will...

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NASA image: NASA Aircraft heads to Southern California’s Poppy Reserve in the foreground. Rainy Season made the Antelope Valley colorful with poppies and wildflowers.
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Apr 2, 2019

NASA Aircraft heads to Southern California’s Poppy Reserve in the foreground. Rainy Season made the Antelope Valley colorful with poppies and wildflowers.

NASA’s T-34 aircraft flown from the agency’s Armstrong Flight Research Center heading toward Southern California’s...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Shows Milky Way is Destined for Head-On Collision
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Shows Milky Way is Destined for Head-On Collision

NASA image release Thursday, May 31, 2012 To view a video from this Hubble release go to:...

GSFC
NASA image: Balloon Program Wraps up in Antarctica, Heading to New Zealand
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Dec 8, 2017

Balloon Program Wraps up in Antarctica, Heading to New Zealand

Caption: A NASA Super Pressure Balloon with the COSI payload is ready for launch from McMurdo, Antarctica. Credit:...

GSFC
NASA image: The Tippy Top of Mars 2020
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Aug 1, 2019

The Tippy Top of Mars 2020

This image, taken in the Spacecraft Assembly Facility's High Bay 1 at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

JPL
NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023
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Aug 4, 2023

A Commercial Resupply Mission Heads to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – August 4, 2023

A commercial resupply mission heads to the space station, a key piece of hardware for a future Moon mission is on...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

Kirk M. Sherhart, high school student from Berkley, Michigan, discussed a his proposed Skylab experiment with Dr....

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Rockford, Illinois high school student, Vincent Converse, discussed his proposed Skylab experiment with Dr. Robert...

MSFC
NASA image: Curiosity Makes Rover Tracks While Heading West
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Nov 18, 2024

Curiosity Makes Rover Tracks While Heading West

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover captured this view using its Mast Camera, or Mastcam, while heading west away from Gediz...

JPL
NASA image: TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On
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Dec 9, 2020

TTBW-90-lt-blue-windows-with-gray-Head-On

Notice anything different about the wings on this airliner? This conceptual truss-braced wing narrowbody is an...

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NASA image: Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting  in the cockpit
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Jul 7, 1989

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit

Head and shoulders view of astronaut Ken Cameron sitting in the cockpit of a T 38 at Ellington Field prior to his...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 2, 1972

Skylab

Vincent W. Converse, high school student from Rockford, Illinois, discussed a mass measurement device he proposed...

MSFC
NASA image: A Commercial Mission Heads to the Moon with NASA Science on This Week @NASA – February 16, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024

A Commercial Mission Heads to the Moon with NASA Science on This Week @NASA – February 16, 2024

A commercial mission heads to the Moon with NASA science, our Artemis II crew conducts some preflight training, and...

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NASA image: Seeing Beyond the Monkey Head
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Aug 20, 2015

Seeing Beyond the Monkey Head

Scores of baby stars shrouded by dust are revealed in this infrared image of the star-forming region NGC 2174, as...

JPL
NASA image: SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft
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Nov 14, 2022

SWOT Headed to France on C-17 Aircraft

On June 27, 2021, teams from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California and the March Air Reserve Base...

JPL
NASA image: OSIRIS Rex curation team pouring the sample from the TAGSAM head
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Jan 19, 2024

OSIRIS Rex curation team pouring the sample from the TAGSAM head

jsc2024e008542 - Curation team members from the Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES) division at...

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NASA image: THEMIS Art #130
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Jun 21, 2017

THEMIS Art #130

NASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spies what looks likNASA's 2001 Mars Odyssey spies what looks like a barrage of bullets...

JPL
NASA image: E54-1403
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Sep 17, 1954

E54-1403

B-47A Stratojet on ramp with pilots and crew. In 1954 after a research flight in the Boeing B-47A Stratojet Crew...

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NASA image: NASA's highly modified Boeing 747SP SOFIA observatory banks low over the Texas countryside as it heads for landing at Waco to conclude its second check flight
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May 10, 2007

NASA's highly modified Boeing 747SP SOFIA observatory banks low over the Texas countryside as it heads for landing at Waco to conclude its second check flight

NASA's highly modified Boeing 747SP SOFIA observatory banks low over the Texas countryside as it heads for landing...

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NASA image: Agricultural fields spread out beyond NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory as it heads for landing at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.
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Nov 8, 2007

Agricultural fields spread out beyond NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory as it heads for landing at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.

Agricultural fields spread out beyond NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory as it heads for landing at Air Force...

AFRC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Youngstown, Ohio high school student, W. Brian Dunlap (center), discusses with Dr. Robert Head (right), and Henry...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

Rockford, Illinois high school student, Vincent Converse (left), and Robert Head of the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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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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