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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: Ice-Rich Terrain of the Northern Plains
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May 24, 2021

Ice-Rich Terrain of the Northern Plains

This image shows a surface shaped by ice. Funnel-shaped craters scattered throughout the image are interpreted as...

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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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NASA image: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

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Aug 2, 2022

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iss067e214089 (Aug. 2, 2022) --- This view from a window on the International Space Station's Russian segment shows...

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Apr 1, 2023

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iss069e000660 (April 1, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen conducts research...

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Jul 7, 2020

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iss063e041081 (July 7, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Flight Engineer Bob Behnken is pictured inside the...

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Sep 20, 2022

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iss067e378832 (9/20/2022) --- NASA astronaut Bob Hines conducts research operations for the Foams and Emulsions...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: 2022
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Dec 20, 2022

Space to Ground: 2022

2022 was another transformational year on the International Space Station. We broke some records, welcomed new space...

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NASA image: Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)
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Feb 20, 2025

Launching the Future of Flight, The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (Growth)

To maintain the competitive advantage of the United States, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, the...

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NASA image: NASA 2021 Let's Go to the Moon
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Dec 30, 2020

NASA 2021 Let's Go to the Moon

Sending the first Artemis mission to the Moon in preparation for human missions, landing a new rover on Mars, and...

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May 17, 2021

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iss065e045918 (May 17, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is...

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Oct 18, 2019

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iss061e011783 (Oct. 18, 2019) --- Portions of the International Space Station are pictured as the orbiting complex...

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Sep 17, 2021

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iss065e385759 (Sept. 17, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Commander Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency...

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NASA image: MESC Payload Setup
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Feb 21, 2017

MESC Payload Setup

iss050e052142 (Feb. 21, 2017) --- Expedition 50 Flight Engineer Peggy Whitson sets up a microscope in support of the...

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NASA image: Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.
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Oct 5, 2017

Boeing engineers perform air flow balance testing.

Boeing engineers, Chris Chapman, left, Greg Clark, center, and Ashesh Patel, right, perform air flow balance testing...

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Jan 18, 2024

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jsc2024e005969 (1/18/2024) --- Artist rendering of the Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) capsule...

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NASA image: Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Overview Video
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Apr 11, 2024

Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Overview Video

NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System seeks to advance future space travel and expand our understanding of our...

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Jun 10, 2022

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iss067e124526 (June 10, 2022) --- Expedition 67 Flight Engineers (from left) Jessica Watkins of NASA and Samantha...

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NASA image: LDCM Overview
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Jan 10, 2013

LDCM Overview

The Landsat Data Continuity Mission (LDCM) is a collaboration between NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey that will...

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NASA image: The Blue Ring Nebula
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Nov 18, 2020

The Blue Ring Nebula

The Blue Ring Nebula was discovered in 2004 by NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) mission. Astronomers think...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2748
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Norman R....

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NASA image: High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)
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Jan 1, 1980

High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)

This x-ray photograph of the Supernova remnant Cassiopeia A, taken with the High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO)...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2751
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, John...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2749
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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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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