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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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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065182 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers work on their Basil Germination experiment, which will be...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Apr 4, 1997

Space Shuttle Project

This is a Microgravity Science Laboratory-1 (MLS-1) onboard STS-83 photo of the most recent comet to date,...

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NASA image: Cygnus Approach
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Sep 29, 2013

Cygnus Approach

Very distant view of the approach of the first Cygnus commercial cargo spacecraft built by Orbital Sciences Corp to...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Discovery and its science module payload are featured in the insignia for the STS-51B / Spacelab-3...

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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: Cygnus Capture
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Jan 12, 2014

Cygnus Capture

ISS038-E-027441 (12 Jan. 2014) --- The Orbital Sciences Corp. Cygnus commercial cargo craft is photographed by an...

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Jan 23, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065192 (1/23/2023) --- Student researchers from Gervais, OR work on their experiment, Patulin Growth in...

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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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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065209 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers Rishik Yellu, Yatharth Kakkad, Felix Ratner and Rugan Suresh...

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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: Space to Ground: In the Year 2025: Jan. 10, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025

Space to Ground: In the Year 2025: Jan. 10, 2025

NASA has big plans for science, research, and exploration aboard the International Space Station in 2025. From...

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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060219 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari, Loral O’Hara, and Jonny Kim stop for...

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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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Oct 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065208 (10/19/2023) --- Student researcher Collins works on their E. choli experiment, which will be...

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Jul 6, 2021

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iss065e155924 (July 6, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Shane Kimbrough loads a Polar...

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NASA image: Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station
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Jul 25, 2019

Explore Your Project Ideas for Space Station

Have a science or technology idea? Flying experiments on the International Space Station is a unique opportunity to...

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Jan 19, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065211 (1/19/2023) --- Harmon Middle School student researchers work on their experiment, Bamboo Growth in...

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NASA image: Williams prepares to take pictures at the SM window during Expedition 13
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Apr 30, 2006

Williams prepares to take pictures at the SM window during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-13263 (30 April 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Stereo Science Update
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Apr 13, 2009

Stereo Science Update

Angelo Vourlidas, project scientist, Sun Earth Connection Coronal and Heliospheric Investigation, at the Naval...

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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060239 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Jonny Kim during earth and planetary science training...

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NASA image: Stereo Science Update
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Apr 13, 2009

Stereo Science Update

Angelo Vourlidas, project scientist, Sun Earth Connection Coronal and Heliospheric Investigation, at the Naval...

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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

jsc2023e065217 (10/19/2023) --- Student researchers in Ukarine work on their experiment, which will be included in...

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NASA image: Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery
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Jan 26, 2023

Nanoracks-NCESSE-Orbiter-SSEP Preflight Imagery

jsc2023e065206 (1/26/2023) --- Canyon Spring student researchers work on their experiment, which will be included in...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060222
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060222 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates Raja Chari and Loral O’Hara during earth and...

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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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