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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: 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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NASA image: Humans to Mars Summit 2014
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Apr 22, 2014

Humans to Mars Summit 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden answers questions from the audience after giving the opening keynote address at...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

Astronaut Rex Walheim spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014 at the NASA Stage. The...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0543
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Mar 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, the open payload bay doors of Columbia reveal the...

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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

Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa shares her experiences during a program titled "Sally Ride:...

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NASA image: Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Arrives at Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio
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Nov 25, 2019

Orion Spacecraft Artemis 1 Arrives at Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio

Orion spacecraft arrives in Lahm Airfield in Mansfield, Ohio on NASA’s Super Guppy wide body cargo plane. After the...

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NASA image: House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Hearing
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Apr 30, 2024

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Hearing

House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, R-Okla., gives opening remarks during a hearing...

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NASA image: 03pd2221
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Jul 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. – This aerial view of Launch Pad 39A shows the Rotating Service Structure in open...

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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

iss073e0000701 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: STS-125 Crew Member poses for a photo on the Middeck prior to EVA4
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May 17, 2009

STS-125 Crew Member poses for a photo on the Middeck prior to EVA4

S125-E-009376 (17 May 2009) --- Astronaut Mike Massimino, STS-125 mission specialist, peers through an opening of...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

Director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Gen. John R. "Jack" Dailey gives his opening remarks at...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-049
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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: Krikalev and Gidzenko at ISS hatch
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Feb 10, 2001

Krikalev and Gidzenko at ISS hatch

ISS-01-E-5324 (10 February 2001) --- Cosmonauts Sergei K. Krikalev (left), Expedition One flight engineer, and Yuri...

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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: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-065
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Oct 1, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-065

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

ARC
NASA image: The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Jun 26, 2025

The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0249716 (June 26, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon crew spacecraft, with its nosecone open and carrying the Axiom...

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NASA image: jsc2024e002016
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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: S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa
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Feb 7, 2007

S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the S3/S4 integrated truss toward the open doors...

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NASA image: iss064e030014
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Feb 8, 2021

iss064e030014

iss064e030014 (February 8, 2021) --- NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover work on configuration and opening...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-073
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Oct 1, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-073

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

ARC
NASA image: iss065e086893
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Jun 5, 2021

iss065e086893

iss065e086893 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: Bolden Tours Seattle Museum of Flight
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Jan 16, 2013

Bolden Tours Seattle Museum of Flight

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden is seen as he peers through the hatch opening of the Space Shuttle Trainer Crew...

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NASA image: S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa
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Feb 7, 2007

S3/S4 Integrated Truss being moved into the Space Shuttle Payloa

In the Space Station Processing Facility, an overhead crane lowers the S3/S4 integrated truss into the open bay of...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-011
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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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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