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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: KSC-2012-4086
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060248
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060248 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Loral O’Hara (left) and Raja Chari (right) during...

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NASA image: Fincke peers through the photo window in U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9
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Apr 25, 2004

Fincke peers through the photo window in U.S. Lab during EXP 8 / EXP 9

ISS008-E-22179 (25 April 2004) --- Astronaut Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, Expedition 9 NASA ISS science officer and...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065200 (10/19/2023) --- Student researcher Sam Dondapati work on his experiment, Growth of Spirulina in...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060183
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060183 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing
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May 17, 2018

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Hearing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060306
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060306 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons and NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: The Science of NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Mission
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Feb 28, 2024

The Science of NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Mission

During their time on the station, Crew-7 conducted science experiments and technology demonstrations to benefit...

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NASA image: ed12-0346-34
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Oct 30, 2012

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SpaceX’s Dragon capsule is seen shortly after arriving at a port near Los Angeles, Calif on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012....

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Associate Administrator Nicola Fox delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065203 (10/19/2023) --- Lynbrook High School student researchers Jack and Aiden work on their experiment on...

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NASA image: NASA Columbus Future Forum
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Columbus Future Forum

NASA Associate Administrator for Science Mission Directorate John Grunsfeld talks during a NASA Future Forum panel...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060304
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Jun 20, 2018

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jsc2018e060304 (06/20/2018) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut candidate Jennifer Sidey-Gibbons during earth and...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 15, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e067106 (10/15/2024) --- Nematodes to the Rescue! - Space worms as an integral component of space agriculture...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space Apps...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065191 (10/19/2023) --- Garden City Middle School student researchers work on their dill seed germination...

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NASA image: Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP
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Oct 7, 2024

Preflight Imagery for Nanoracks-NCESSE-Surveyor-SSEP

jsc2024e066522 (10/7/2024) --- Moreno Valley Unified School District students explore the effects of microgravity on...

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NASA image: NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winners Gathering

NASA Earth Science Division Director Karen St. Germain delivers remarks during a gathering of NASA Space Apps...

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NASA image: STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox
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Jun 14, 1991

STS-40 Mission Specialist (MS) Jernigan uses the SLS-1 GPWS glovebox

STS040-224-005 (5-14 June 1991) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan, STS-40 mission specialist, conducts an evaluation...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060160
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060160 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture
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Jul 16, 2014

Orb-2 Cygnus approach and capture

ISS040-E-069311 (16 July 2014) --- Backdropped by a cloud-covered part of Earth, the Orbital Sciences? Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: iss064e015256
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Dec 24, 2020

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iss064e015256 (12/24/2020) --- NASA astronaut Kate Rubins works inside the Life Sciences Glovebox conducting...

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NASA image: Rusalka science payload
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Aug 19, 2009

Rusalka science payload

ISS020-E-031542 (19 Aug. 2009) --- Cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Expedition 20 flight engineer, uses science hardware...

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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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