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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: Chief Technologist Innovation
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Aug 2, 2018

Chief Technologist Innovation

Pathways intern Duncan Manor presents his proposal during an “Innovation Without Boundaries” event held in the Space...

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NASA image: Photos for Innovations Without Boundaries 2019
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Jun 14, 2019

Photos for Innovations Without Boundaries 2019

Pathways intern Douglas Jackson presents his proposal to a panel of judges during the “Innovation Without...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse
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Oct 21, 2021

NASA Artemis Moon Rover Model Build Time-lapse

Using a mix of 3D-printed plastic and metal parts, a full-scale replica of NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar...

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NASA image: Lunar Samples - Apollo 12
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Dec 2, 1969

Lunar Samples - Apollo 12

S69-60580 (November 1969) --- Close-up view of Apollo 12 sample 12,065 under observation in the Manned Spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA Chopper Ready for a Spin on Mars
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Jun 6, 2019

NASA Chopper Ready for a Spin on Mars

The laws of physics may say it's near impossible to fly on Mars, but actually flying a heavier-than-air vehicle on...

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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A presentation by Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering is on display at the KSC...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Science in the Time of Coronavirus [Episode 18]
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Jun 25, 2020

NASA Science Live: Science in the Time of Coronavirus [Episode 18]

Our planet is facing an unprecedented crisis as we continue to wrestle with the impacts of coronavirus. With its...

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NASA image: Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman
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Nov 1, 2016

Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman

Dr. Dava Newman, NASA's deputy administrator, speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport during the annual...

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NASA image: Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)
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May 14, 2018

Europa Scene: Plume, Galileo, Magnetic Field (Artist's Concept)

Artist's illustration of Jupiter and Europa (in the foreground) with the Galileo spacecraft after its pass through a...

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NASA image: Photos for Innovations Without Boundaries 2019
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Jun 14, 2019

Photos for Innovations Without Boundaries 2019

Athela Frandsen, an aerospace technologist with Kennedy Space Center’s analytical laboratories, presents her...

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NASA image: Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman
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Nov 1, 2016

Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman

Dr. Dava Newman, NASA's deputy administrator, speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport during the annual...

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NASA image: Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman
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Nov 1, 2016

Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman

Dr. Dava Newman, NASA's deputy administrator, speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport during the annual...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0664
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A presentation by the University of Central Florida is on display at the KSC Visitor...

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NASA image: Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman
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Nov 1, 2016

Agency Innovation Mission with Dava Newman

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport during the annual KickStart...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0665
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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During this year's NASA MarsPort Engineering Design Student Competition 2002...

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NASA image: Ruth Siboni Portrait
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Oct 5, 2020

Ruth Siboni Portrait

“I have to be honest, NASA had not really been on my radar until it just was. I went to grad school and in graduate...

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NASA image: NASA's MSI Space Accelerator at JPL
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Aug 25, 2022

NASA's MSI Space Accelerator at JPL

Participants in NASA's Minority Serving Institutions Space Accelerator program surround a full-scale model of NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2099
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Apr 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students from the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00201
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Jun 25, 2004

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In another Florida first, NASA's Kennedy Space Center played host to a visit by the Stanley Cup. The Cup's visit was...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5018
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Sep 6, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An eight-member Kick-Start selection panel listens during a presentation by a Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2097
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Apr 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Subject matter experts, event volunteers and participants discuss ideas during the 2013...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

Energy levels are high in the RoboPit as teams prepare for NASA's 8th Annual Robotic Mining Competition at the...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

The robotic miner from Mississippi State University digs in the mining arena during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic Mining...

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NASA image: 2017 Robotic Mining Competition
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May 24, 2017

2017 Robotic Mining Competition

A robotic miner digs in the mining arena during NASA's 8th Annual Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space...

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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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