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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: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

Attendees learn about packing for space travel during Sneak Peek Friday at the USA Science and Engineering Festival,...

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NASA image: STS-133 Crewmembers in U.S. Laboratory
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Feb 26, 2011

STS-133 Crewmembers in U.S. Laboratory

ISS026-E-030339 (26 Feb. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Steve Lindsey (right), STS-133 commander; and Steve Bowen,...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew
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Aug 27, 2011

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 28 crew

ISS028-E-034022 (27 Aug. 2011) --? One of the Expedition 28 crew members aboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting
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Dec 9, 2021

NASA Deputy Admin Speaks at PNTAB Meeting

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives opening remarks at the 25th meeting of the Space-Based Positioning,...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Rene McCormick, director of standards and quality, National Math and Science Initiative, talks during a program...

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NASA image: Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power
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Aug 29, 2018

Perovskite-based Photovoltaics: A New Pathway to Ultra-Low-Cost Space Power

NASA Glenn researcher Tim Peshek shows off a new type of ultrathin solar cell, known as a ‘perovskite’ because of...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-074
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Oct 1, 2011

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Space Farm 7 Program; NASA Day at the Dell'osso Family Farm, Lathrop,CA for the opening of the Kepler Corn Maze....

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers remarks introducing Vice President Mike Pence during the opening...

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NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station
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Apr 22, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0001147 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: iss067e034708
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May 1, 2022

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iss067e054708 (May 1, 2022) --- The SpaceX Dragon Endurance crew ship, with its nosecone open, is pictured docked to...

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NASA image: Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities
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Nov 4, 2021

Underway Recovery Test 9 (URT-9) - Day 3 Activities

Open Water Lead Tim Goddard points the way to the smoke the helicopter dropped in the water, indicating the location...

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NASA image: Gidzenko at ISS hatch
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Feb 10, 2001

Gidzenko at ISS hatch

ISS01-E-5325 (10 February 2001) --- Cosmonaut Yuri P. Gidzenko, Expedition One Soyuz commander, stands near the...

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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

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-070
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Oct 1, 2011

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Space Farm 7 Program; NASA Day at the Dell'osso Family Farm, Lathrop,CA for the opening of the Kepler Corn Maze....

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NASA image: STS-129 Crew Member boards the ISS after docking
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Nov 18, 2009

STS-129 Crew Member boards the ISS after docking

ISS021-E-029845 (18 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Robert L. Satcher Jr., STS-129 mission specialist, enters the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, shakes hands with Vice President Mike Pence after introducing him during...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 lunar module pilot, salutes as he is recognized by Vice President Mike Pence during the...

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NASA image: Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary.
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Sep 28, 2016

Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary.

Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary lunch and open house at the Sunnyvale office. Linda J....

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NASA image: ksc-01pp-1359
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Jul 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- At the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility, the nose of a Super Guppy aircraft opens to...

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NASA image: jsc2024e002001
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Jan 10, 2024

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OSIRIS REx curation team attempting to remove the two stuck fasteners that are currently prohibiting the complete...

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NASA image: Lockhart and Chang-Diaz pose in the Quest A/L during STS-111 UF-2 docked OPS
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Jun 7, 2002

Lockhart and Chang-Diaz pose in the Quest A/L during STS-111 UF-2 docked OPS

STS111-E-5109 (7 June 2002) --- Astronauts Paul S. Lockhart (left), STS-111 pilot, and Franklin R. Chang-Diaz,...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0130
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Feb 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Sir David Attenborough (center) works with a film crew on Launch Pad 39A. Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Town Hall on FY20 Budget Amendment
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May 14, 2019

Town Hall on FY20 Budget Amendment

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivers opening remarks during a NASA town hall on the amendment to the fiscal...

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NASA image: Earth Science
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Mar 24, 1992

Earth Science

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-45) onboard photo of Atmospheric Laboratory for Applications and Science (Atlas-1)...

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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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