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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: 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: IMAP Media Day
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Aug 28, 2025

IMAP Media Day

One of two rideshare spacecraft on NASA’s IMAP (Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe) mission, the National...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4340
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to remove the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4343
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Oct 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers prepare a payload dolly for the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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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, left, shows his Webb shirt to NASA James Webb...

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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 Element Manager Lee Feinberg answers questions from the media during a briefing...

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

IMAP Pre-Launch Press Briefing

Julianna Scheiman, director, NASA Science Missions, SpaceX, participates in a prelaunch news conference on Sunday,...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

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

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4356
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Oct 30, 2014

KSC-2014-4356

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

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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 Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel answers questions from the media during a...

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NASA image: KSC-95PC-1159
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Sep 13, 1994

KSC-95PC-1159

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, technicians in the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Preparations are underway to remove the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for NASA's...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

A technician prepares to remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

Preparations are underway to remove the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the...

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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: KSC-2014-4352
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Oct 29, 2014

KSC-2014-4352

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

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

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

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

Preparations are underway to tow two of the observatories, the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, for NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4344
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Oct 29, 2014

KSC-2014-4344

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A crane is lowered toward the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for...

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NASA image: MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft
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Oct 30, 2014

MMS Uncovering of Spacecraft

A technician carefully removes the protective covering from the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of 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 and Program Manager, Webb, Northrop Grumman, Scott Willoughby answers questions from the media during...

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NASA image: IMAP Science Briefing
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Sep 21, 2025

IMAP Science Briefing

Joe Westlake, director, Heliophysics Division, NASA Headquarters in Washington, participates in a science briefing...

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

MMS Spacecraft Uncrated & Moved

A crane is lowered toward the lower stack, mini-stack number 1, two of the observatories for NASA's Magnetospheric...

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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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