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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: KSC-04-S-00377
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Nov 11, 2004

KSC-04-S-00377

The Deep Impact spacecraft took the first step toward its journey to comet Tempel 1 when it arrived in Florida in...

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NASA image: NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Testing the Webb Telescope's MIRI Thermal Shield

NASA engineer Acey Herrera recently checked out copper test wires inside the thermal shield of the Mid-Infrared...

GSFC
NASA image: Space Radar Image of Salt Lake City, Utah
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Salt Lake City, Utah

This radar image of Salt Lake City, Utah, illustrates the different land use patterns that are present in the Utah...

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NASA image: Shipment of the TIRS instrument
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Dec 8, 2017

Shipment of the TIRS instrument

The TIRS instrument in the foreground with its shipping container waits in the background. The copper-color of TIRS...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9
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Jun 7, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 9

ISS009-E-10382 (7 June 2004) --- Tucson, Arizona is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 9...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 2000

Research Technology

Marshall Space Flight Center’s (MSFC’s) Advanced Space Transportation Program has developed the Magnetic Launch...

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NASA image: iss012e18779
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Feb 28, 2006

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ISS012-E-18779 (28 Feb. 2006) --- Winter in the Dasht-e-Lut Desert, eastern Iran is featured in this image...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew
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Sep 30, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 25 crew

ISS025-E-005538 (30 Sept. 2010) --- The Great Dyke of Zimbabwe, Africa is featured in this image photographed by an...

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NASA image: Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers
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Jan 23, 1964

Inspection of the Vacuum Chamber Dome at the Space Power Chambers

Engineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lewis Research Center inspect the nitrogen...

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NASA image: Rare Clear View of Alaska [high res]
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Dec 8, 2017

Rare Clear View of Alaska [high res]

On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state’s 6,640 miles (10,690...

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NASA image: Rare Clear View of Alaska [annotated]
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Dec 8, 2017

Rare Clear View of Alaska [annotated]

On most days, relentless rivers of clouds wash over Alaska, obscuring most of the state’s 6,640 miles (10,690...

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Audio
Sep 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep400 Advancing NASA

Ep400_Advancing NASA Gary Jordan Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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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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