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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: Satellite in a Can
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Jan 21, 2015

Satellite in a Can

NASA Soil Moisture Active Passive SMAP satellite is transported across Vandenberg Air Force Base in California to...

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NASA image: The Galilean Satellites
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May 8, 1998

The Galilean Satellites

This composite includes the four largest moons of Jupiter which are known as the Galilean satellites. Shown from...

JPL
NASA image: Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)
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Jun 22, 1990

Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)

Artist concept shows the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) augmenting a sophisticated TDRS system (TDRSS)...

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NASA image: GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing
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Dec 8, 2017

GOES-S satellite in thermal vacuum testing

In March, NOAA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite-S (GOES-S) satellite was lifted into a thermal...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Satellite View of Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Satellite View of Antarctica

NASA image acquired November 2, 2011 The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) instrument on NASA's...

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NASA image: Satellites see major winter storm marching toward the U.S. East Coast
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellites see major winter storm marching toward the U.S. East Coast

NASA and NOAA satellites are providing various views of the major winter storm marching toward the U.S. East coast...

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NASA image: Neptune - Three New Satellites
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Jul 25, 1999

Neptune - Three New Satellites

This image captured by the NASA Voyager 2 spacecraft on July 30, 1989, was used to confirm the discovery of three...

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NASA image: Uranus Innermost Satellite Miranda
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Nov 13, 1998

Uranus Innermost Satellite Miranda

Miranda, innermost of Uranus large satellites, is seen at close range in this Voyager 2 image, taken Jan. 24, 1986,...

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NASA image: NASA Releases a Tiny Satellite to Study Ice Clouds
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May 16, 2017

NASA Releases a Tiny Satellite to Study Ice Clouds

IceCube is a CubeSat, a very small satellite designed to test a new technology for eventual use on larger...

GSFC
NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

A model of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and a spare camera lens are seen during a media...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

A model of the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and a spare camera lens are seen during a media...

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NASA image: Uranus Satellites
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Nov 26, 1996

Uranus Satellites

On Jan. 18, 1986, NASA Voyager 2 discoverd three Uranus satellites. All three lie outside the orbits of Uranus nine...

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NASA image: Galilean Satellites
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Jan 29, 1996

Galilean Satellites

These photos of the four Galilean satellites of Jupiter were taken by NASA Voyager 1 during its approach to the...

JPL
NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner achieves hard dock with Westar VI satellite

Astronat Dale A. Gardner achieves a hard dock with the previously spinning Westar VI satellite. Gardner uses a...

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NASA image: Satellite Shows a Mid-Atlantic St. Patrick's Day Snow
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Dec 8, 2017

Satellite Shows a Mid-Atlantic St. Patrick's Day Snow

The green of St. Patrick's Day in the Mid-Atlantic was covered by white snow as a result of a late winter snow...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Astrophysics Division director Paul Hertz is seen during a media briefing where he and other astrophysics...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

Jeff Volosin, TESS project manager, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, holds a spare camera lens and a model of the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT discusses the upcoming launch of NASA’s next planet hunter, the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Felicia Chou moderates a media briefing where astrophysics experts discuss the upcoming...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

George Ricker, TESS principal investigator, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research, discusses the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

Jeff Volosin, TESS project manager, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, holds a spare camera lens and a model of the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT discusses the upcoming launch of NASA’s next planet hunter, the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT discusses the upcoming launch of NASA’s next planet hunter, the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Felicia Chou moderates a media briefing where astrophysics experts discuss the upcoming...

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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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