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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: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Twila Schneider of Infinity Technology in Huntsville, AL, uses a small sand displacement box to explain the...

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NASA image: jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures
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Dec 31, 2019

jsc2019m001192_2019_Space_Station_Science_in_Pictures

It has been a busy year of science aboard the International Space Station. In November, we kicked off the 20th year...

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NASA image: 1300530
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Jul 2, 2013

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NASA SPACE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSTRF) STUDENT BRIANA TOMBOULIAN AT THE 2013 MSFC RADIATOR FACILITY...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 1, 2003

Around Marshall

A new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies is under construction at...

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NASA image: International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space
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Sep 28, 2024

International Space Station: Humanity’s Lab in Space

Orbiting more than 200 miles above Earth, the International Space Station is a powerhouse of cutting-edge science...

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NASA image: The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base
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Mar 30, 2000

The X-38 Second Prototype Flares to a Landing over the Lakebed at the End of Its Fifth Flight at Edwards Air Force Base

The X-38, a research vehicle built to help develop technology for an emergency Crew Return Vehicle from the...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium jsc2025e042503
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Apr 18, 2025

Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium jsc2025e042503

Carlos Garcia-Galan, deputy manager of NASA’s Gateway Program, talks with college students about NASA internship...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium (jsc2025e042504)
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Apr 18, 2025

Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium (jsc2025e042504)

Carlos Garcia-Galan, deputy manager of NASA’s Gateway Program, talks with college students about NASA internship...

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NASA image: Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium (jsc2025e042502)
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Apr 18, 2025

Gateway’s Keynote Address at the 2025 Arizona NASA Space Grant Consortium's Statewide Student Research Symposium (jsc2025e042502)

Carlos Garcia-Galan, deputy manager of NASA’s Gateway Program, talks with college students about NASA internship...

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NASA image: Science Launching on SpaceX's 23rd Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station
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Aug 16, 2021

Science Launching on SpaceX's 23rd Cargo Resupply Mission to the Space Station

The 23rd SpaceX cargo resupply mission carrying scientific research and technology demonstrations launches to the...

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NASA image: 1300533
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Jul 2, 2013

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NASA SPACE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP (NSTRF) STUDENT BRIANA TOMBOULIAN AT THE 2013 MSFC RADIATOR FACILITY WITH...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, shows a dish of...

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NASA image: Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing
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Feb 18, 2015

Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) Testing

Fluids and Combustion Facility (FCF), Combustion Integration Rack (CIR) during testing in the Structural Dynamics...

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NASA image: Supplies, Research and Equipment Delivered to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 10, 2019
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May 10, 2019

Supplies, Research and Equipment Delivered to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 10, 2019

A commercial resupply mission delivers to the space station, visits from recently returned space station astronauts,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

NASA Chief Scientist Shannon Lucid, a former astronaut, introduces Northern Virginia students to the research that...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Students and faculty from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle School listen as John Grunsfeld, NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

Dr. Amber Straughn, Lead Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Education & Public Outreach at NASA's Goddard...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even
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May 5, 2014

NASA Hubble Space Telescope (HST) Research Project Capstone Even

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Mapletown Jr/Sr High School and Margaret Bell Middle...

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NASA image: NASA Seeks Research Proposals for Space Technologies to Flight Test
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Apr 6, 2017

NASA Seeks Research Proposals for Space Technologies to Flight Test

Masten Space Systems’ technician making adjustments to NASA’s autonomous landing technologies payload on Masten’s...

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NASA image: Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021
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Dec 22, 2021

Best Space Station Science Pictures of 2021

It has been a busy year of research aboard the International Space Station. NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1, Crew-2, and Crew-3...

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NASA image: Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to develop a New Generation of Medical Implantable Systems
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Feb 17, 2023

Using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) Onboard the International Space Station (ISS) to develop a New Generation of Medical Implantable Systems

Professor Alessandro Grattoni talks about research being done using the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) onboard the...

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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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