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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: Astronaut Moments: Chris Williams
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Nov 26, 2025

Astronaut Moments: Chris Williams

Long before he became a NASA astronaut, Chris Williams learned through his time in Boy Scouts a very valuable...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A certificate and quilt square are on display that confirms the transfer of a giant hand-made quilt in honor of...

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NASA image: 2023 NASA Day of Remembrance Employee Safety Townhall
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Jan 24, 2023

2023 NASA Day of Remembrance Employee Safety Townhall

Lessons learned and the importance of a strong safety culture will be discussed as part of NASA’s Day of Remembrance...

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NASA image: Microphone Station for CarpetDIEM Flight Series
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Aug 6, 2019

Microphone Station for CarpetDIEM Flight Series

One of multiple microphone stations used in the CarpetDIEM flight series, which gave researchers valuable lessons...

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Nov 30, 2010

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JSC2011-E-017945 (February 2011) --- Robonaut 2 poses atop its new wheeled base, Centaur 2, at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia and her crew was turned over to the Columbia Preservation...

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NASA image: DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit
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Nov 30, 2022

DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit

Guest speaker Sinead Burke, from Ireland, gave a presentation on “Breaking the Mould – A Lesson in Equity,” to...

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NASA image: DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit
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Nov 30, 2022

DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit

Guest speaker Sinead Burke, from Ireland, gave a presentation on “Breaking the Mould – A Lesson in Equity,” to...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia and her crew was turned over to the Columbia Preservation...

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NASA image: jsc2011e017947
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Nov 30, 2010

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JSC2011-E-017947 (February 2011) --- Robonaut 2 poses atop its new wheeled base, Centaur 2, at the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: jsc2024e040812 - Artemis II Crew Geology Classroom Training
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Jun 7, 2024

jsc2024e040812 - Artemis II Crew Geology Classroom Training

jsc2024e040812 (June 7, 2024) --- Juliane Gross, curation lead for the Artemis Internal Science Team, leads a...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

A certificate is on display that confirms the transfer of a giant hand-made quilt in honor of space shuttle Columbia...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

Mike Ciannilli, Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, at right, accepts a certificate for...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel
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May 12, 2025

NASA Tests Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Wing in Langley Wind Tunnel

NASA employees Broderic J. Gonzalez, left, and David W. Shank, right, install pieces of a 7-foot wing model in...

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NASA image: Biotechnology
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Feb 9, 2003

Biotechnology

Dwarf wheat were photographed aboard the International Space Station in April 2002. Lessons from on-orbit research...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall 2021 Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2021

NASA Marshall 2021 Day of Remembrance

Each January, NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration...

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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Representatives from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida provide information on the Commercial...

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NASA image: NASA Marshall 2021 Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2021

NASA Marshall 2021 Day of Remembrance

Each January, NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1548
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Representatives from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility, located in Virginia, provide information on...

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Mar 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1871
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Mar 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2025e067512
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Aug 6, 2025

Artemis II Science Officers -- jsc2025e067512

jsc2025e067512 --- Artemis II science officers Kelsey Young, left, and Angela Garcia sit at the SCIENCE console...

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Mar 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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May 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two fledgling ospreys begin flight lessons with their parent nearby (right). Their...

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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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