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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: SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.
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Jun 10, 1963

SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames.

3/4 view of model in cruise configuration with 25 deg. Sweep, AR=6.9. SCAT-16; Variable Sweep Model in 40x80 Wind...

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NASA image: View of launch Pad B, Launch Complex 39 on morning of launch
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Nov 16, 1973

View of launch Pad B, Launch Complex 39 on morning of launch

S73-34367 (16 Nov. 1973) --- A view at the Kennedy Space Center showing in the near distance the Skylab 4/Saturn 1B...

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NASA image: Moon rise over the Earth
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Apr 6, 2001

Moon rise over the Earth

STS102-324-028 (16 March 2001) --- The moon and Earth's limb were viewed from the Space Shuttle Discovery as it flew...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

Distant view of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo craft approaching the International Space Station, photographed by...

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NASA image: STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Feb 28, 1983

STS-5 LANDING - ROCKWELL - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

Aerial view of Orbiter "Columbia" as you look into the Sun, taken by Erik Simonsen, Rockwell International,...

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NASA image: NASA Day on the Hill
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Sep 16, 2025

NASA Day on the Hill

Attendees view exhibits during NASA’s Day on the Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the Hart Senate Office Building...

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NASA image: NASA Day on the Hill
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Sep 16, 2025

NASA Day on the Hill

Attendees view exhibits during NASA’s Day on the Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the Hart Senate Office Building...

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NASA image: Gemini VIII Mission Image - Agena
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Mar 16, 1966

Gemini VIII Mission Image - Agena

S66-25782 (16 March 1966) --- Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft...

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NASA image: San Diego, California as seen by Expedition Two crew
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Apr 16, 2001

San Diego, California as seen by Expedition Two crew

ISS002-E-5655 (16 April 2001) --- A detailed vertical view of San Diego, California, was provided by a digital still...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

Distant view of the Orbital Sciences Cygnus cargo craft approaching the International Space Station, photographed by...

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NASA image: NASA Day on the Hill
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Sep 16, 2025

NASA Day on the Hill

Attendees view exhibits during NASA’s Day on the Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the Hart Senate Office Building...

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NASA image: Kopra Exercises on CEVIS
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Jun 16, 2016

Kopra Exercises on CEVIS

iss047e154247 (6/16/2016) --- View of Commander Tim Kopra exercising on the Cycle Ergometer with Vibration Isolation...

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NASA image: Lunar Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations
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Nov 3, 2007

Lunar Observations taken during Expedition 16/STS-120 Joint Operations

ISS016-E-008867 (3 Nov. 2007) --- A gibbous moon is visible in this view of Earth's horizon and atmosphere,...

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NASA image: NASA Day on the Hill
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Sep 16, 2025

NASA Day on the Hill

Attendees view exhibits during NASA’s Day on the Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at the Hart Senate Office Building...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse, Ames Research Center

Taking a break from his duties at Ames Research Center Jacob Cohen, Ames Chief Scientist grabs his own view of the...

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NASA image: iss055e024450
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Apr 16, 2018

iss055e024450

iss055e024450 (April 16, 2018) --- This oblique view shows the southern tip of the Mexican state of South Baja...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

A general view of a hearing in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and Senate Committee on...

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NASA image: Eclipse from Space - GOES Full Disk
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Dec 8, 2017

Eclipse from Space - GOES Full Disk

On August 21, 2017, the first total solar eclipse to move across the United States in 99 years occurred. GOES-16...

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NASA image: Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66
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Nov 14, 1994

Grand Canyon, Arizona as seen from STS-66

Snow covers the Kaibab Plateau on the northern side of the Colorado River in this November, 1994 view of the Grand...

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NASA image: jsc2012e052597
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May 11, 2012

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jsc2012e052597 - Panorama view from the Apollo 16 Lunar Module (LM) window taken on-orbit during Revolution 16 of...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Views Artemis II Rocket Stage at NASA Michoud
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Jul 15, 2024

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Views Artemis II Rocket Stage at NASA Michoud

NASA astronaut Victor Glover views the core stage of the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket that will help power...

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NASA image: Flyaround view of ISS Progress module forward zenith side
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Oct 16, 2002

Flyaround view of ISS Progress module forward zenith side

STS112-E-05814 (16 October 2002) --- Backdropped by a dark blue and white Earth, this full view of the International...

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NASA image: RSP-01
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Oct 3, 2020

RSP-01

jsc2021e004420 (10/3/2020) --- A pre-flight view of the top of the RSP-01 Flight Model. The RSP-01 satellite is a...

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NASA image: RSP-01
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Jan 26, 2021

RSP-01

jsc2021e004417 (10/6/2020) --- A pre-flight view of the RSP-01 Flight Model. The RSP-01 satellite is a 1-Unit (1U)...

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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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