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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: Acaba conducts BRIC-LED Experiment OPS
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Dec 19, 2017

Acaba conducts BRIC-LED Experiment OPS

iss054e001485 (Dec. 19, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Joe Acaba with Biological Research in Canisters - Light Emitting...

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NASA image: Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait
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Jan 23, 2017

Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait

Portrait, Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., Acting Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),...

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Apr 22, 2017

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iss051e020842 (April 22, 2017) --- The Cygnus resupply ship from Orbital ATK is remotely guided to its port on the...

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May 4, 2017

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Canadian Minister of Science Honourable Kirsty Duncan and staff visited Goddard on May 4, 2017. They toured...

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Mar 5, 2017

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iss050e054575 (03/05/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough signs a bulkhead on the Russian segment of the...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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Jun 30, 2017

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jsc2017e108519 (June 30, 2017) --- Expedition 53-54 crew members (from left) NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, Roscosmos...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing
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Dec 11, 2017

Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing

President Donald Trump, speaks before signing Space Policy Directive - 1, directing NASA to return to the moon, in...

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NASA image: Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew
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Jun 19, 2017

Earth observation taken by the Expedition 52 crew

iss052e004913 (June 19, 2017) --- The aurora and the night sky above Earth’s atmosphere are pictured from the space...

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Apr 22, 2017

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iss051e026136 (April 22, 2017) --- The Cygnus resupply ship from Orbital ATK is remotely guided to its port on the...

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NASA image: EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex
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Apr 6, 2017

EFT-1 Crew Module preparations to move to KSC Visitor Complex

The Exploration Flight Test-1 (EFT-1) Crew Module undergoes preparations to move from the Operations and Checkout...

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Mar 24, 2018

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iss055e004979 (March 24, 2018) --- The Soyuz MS-07 spacecraft that launched three Expedition 54-55 crew members to...

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NASA image: Vande Hei conducts Zebrafish Muscle 2 Experiment
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Dec 18, 2017

Vande Hei conducts Zebrafish Muscle 2 Experiment

iss054e001244 (Dec. 18, 2017) --- NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei installs a sample for the Zebrafish Muscle 2...

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Dec 21, 2017

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At NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in Louisiana, Lockheed Martin technicians complete the first weld on the...

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Jan 26, 2017

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NASA exhibits on display at Super Bowl - NFL Live Event at Discovery Green. Photo Date: January 26, 2017. Location:...

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Sep 7, 2017

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The Role of Men in Sustaining Women in STEM event was held at Lockheed Martin was held on Sept 7, 2017. Acting...

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NASA image: First Orion part for human flight
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May 10, 2022

First Orion part for human flight

In Rockford, Illinois, Ingersoll Machine Tools builds parts for the Artemis II Orion crew module, shown here on...

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Mar 28, 2017

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iss050e066094 (03/28/2017) ---The International Space Station continues its orbit around the Earth as Expedition 50...

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NASA image: Google Street View Image in the A/L
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May 11, 2017

Google Street View Image in the A/L

iss051e041018 (5/11/2017) --- A fish-eye view looking port in the Quest Airlock (A/L), taken for a Google Street...

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Apr 9, 2018

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jsc2018e035282 (April 09, 2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Zena Cardman during T-38 engine maintenance...

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Nov 14, 2017

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jsc2017e137826_alt (Nov. 14, 2017) --- Portrait of NASA astronaut and Expedition 55-56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold...

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Sep 19, 2019

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jsc2019e055475 (09-19-19) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidates hike as a team with their field instructors during...

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Jul 26, 2017

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jsc2017e129180 (July 26, 2017) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of the European Space Agency is a backup crew member...

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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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