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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: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Engineer Kenny McKenzie, background, NASA James Webb Space...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory, or...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

Most of the protective covering has been removed from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Vice President for Science, Space Telescope Science Institute, Heidi Hammel answers questions from the media during...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

The protective shipping container is lifted from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Derrol Nail, NASA Communications, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at the...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Vice President for Science, Space Telescope Science Institute, Heidi Hammel answers questions from the media during...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4357
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Oct 30, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians begin to remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4349
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two of the observatories for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory, or MMS, the lower...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4360
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Oct 30, 2014

KSC-2014-4360

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of...

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NASA image: IMAP Science Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Science Briefing

Clinton Wallace, director, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Space Weather Prediction Center,...

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NASA image: NASA Missions Have Their Eyes Peeled on Pluto Artist Concept
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Jul 9, 2015

NASA Missions Have Their Eyes Peeled on Pluto Artist Concept

This artist concept shows NASA fleet of observatories busily gathering data before and after July 14, 2015 to help...

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NASA image: IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment
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Jun 3, 2025

IMAP Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) Door Deployment

Technicians test the spring-activated door on the Interstellar Dust Experiment (IDEX) instrument of NASA’s IMAP...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Manager Carl Starr monitors the progress of the Webb observatory...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Workers attach a crane to the protective shipping container to prepare to uncover the lower stack, mini-stack number...

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NASA image: IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Arlena Moses, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, U.S. Space Force, participates in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4364
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Oct 30, 2014

KSC-2014-4364

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Most of the protective covering has been removed from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1,...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

Technicians prepare to remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4359
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Oct 30, 2014

KSC-2014-4359

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Technicians remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of...

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NASA image: MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved
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Oct 29, 2014

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale Observatory, or...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Operations Project Scientist Jane Rigby answers questions from the media during a...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1058
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Aug 19, 1999

KSC-99pp1058

STS-93 Pilot Jeffrey S. Ashby signs autographs after a mission presentation for KSC employees. The five-day mission...

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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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