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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: Property transfer
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Aug 24, 2011

Property transfer

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (l) addresses visitors gathered for the official transfer of the...

SSC
NASA image: 10th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium
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Oct 26, 2017

10th Annual Dr. Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, in his luncheon speech at the symposium Oct. 26, spoke about the newly...

MSFC
NASA image: The Curve of the Moon
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Apr 6, 2026

The Curve of the Moon

art002e020904 (April 6, 2026) – As the Artemis II crew went around the Moon, during one of the observation periods,...

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NASA image: X-59 Flies Faster and Higher B-Roll
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Apr 30, 2026

X-59 Flies Faster and Higher B-Roll

B-roll of NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft flying over the Mojave Desert in California on April 14,...

AFRC
NASA image: InSPA-StemCellEX-H1 Preflight Imagery
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Jul 10, 2024

InSPA-StemCellEX-H1 Preflight Imagery

jsc2024e043914 (7/10/2024) --- In-Space Expansion of Hematopoietic Stem Cells for Clinical Application...

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NASA image: Coronal Hole All Spread Out
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Nov 16, 2017

Coronal Hole All Spread Out

This image from NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory shows a broad coronal hole was the dominant feature this week on...

JPL
NASA image: Mimas Against the Rings
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Aug 5, 2005

Mimas Against the Rings

During its close flyby of Saturn's moon Mimas on Aug. 2, 2005, Cassini caught a glimpse of Mimas against the broad...

JPL
NASA image: A Dot Does a Lot
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Jul 14, 2014

A Dot Does a Lot

Seen by NASA Cassini spacecraft within the vast expanse of Saturn rings, Prometheus appears as little more than a...

JPL
NASA image: Vortex and Rings
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Jul 7, 2014

Vortex and Rings

NASA Cassini spacecraft captures three magnificent sights at once: Saturn north polar vortex and hexagon along with...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew
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Aug 13, 2007

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 15 Crew

ISS015-E-22276 (13 Aug. 2007) --- Smoke plumes from wide-spread fires across Idaho, Utah and Montana are featured in...

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NASA image: Research and Technology
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Jan 9, 1998

Research and Technology

The Direct Gain Solar Thermal Engine was designed with no moving parts. The concept of Solar Thermal Propulsion...

MSFC
NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

Inside Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, Bethanne’ Hull, left, of NASA Outreach, and engineer Krista...

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NASA image: iss047e133469
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May 25, 2016

iss047e133469

ISS047e133469 (05/25/2016) --- ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Tim Peak (left) and NASA Astronaut Jeff...

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NASA image: STS-34 earth observations
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Oct 20, 1989

STS-34 earth observations

STS034-44-023 (20 Oct. 1989) --- The Southern Lights or Aurora Australis were photographed by the STS-34 crewmembers...

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NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

The laptop computer in the foreground displays Rachel Power, left, of NASA’s Digital Expansion to Engage the Public...

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NASA image: Phoenix, AZ
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Aug 20, 2019

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city in Arizona. It is also the fifth largest city in the US. It was...

JPL
NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

The camera in the foreground is recording NASA engineer Krista Shaffer, left, and Rachel Power of NASA’s Digital...

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NASA image: Mississippi River, Yazoo Basin, Memphis, TN
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Jun 22, 1973

Mississippi River, Yazoo Basin, Memphis, TN

SL2-05-422 (22 June 1973) --- This section of the lower Mississippi River (34.0N, 90.0W) known as the Yazoo Basin,...

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NASA image: Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations
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Sep 15, 2006

Deployment of the P4 Truss SAW during Expedition 13 / STS-115 Joint Operations

S115-E-06186 (14 Sept. 2006) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis astronauts spread a second set of wings for the...

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NASA image: EC02-0294-1
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Dec 19, 2002

EC02-0294-1

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia
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Sep 29, 2021

The Zhurong Rover Explores Utopia Planitia

The Chinese Zhurong rover, named after the god of fire in Chinese mythology, landed in Utopia Planitia in May 2021....

JPL
NASA image: Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day
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Feb 22, 2018

Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

NASA engineer Krista Shaffer, right, is interviewed by Rachel Power of NASA’s Digital Expansion to Engage the Public...

KSC
NASA image: EC03-0293-03
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-03

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
NASA image: EC03-0293-15
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Sep 18, 2003

EC03-0293-15

NASA Dryden's Automated Aerial Refueling (AAR) project evaluated the capability of an F/A-18A aircraft as an...

AFRC
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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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