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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: Artemis Day, Unveiling of Moon Mission Rocket Stage
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Dec 9, 2019

Artemis Day, Unveiling of Moon Mission Rocket Stage

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Director Jody Singer gives opening remarks during an Artemis day event, Monday,...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-066
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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 Solar System...

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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

iss073e0000707 (April 22, 2025) --- The SpaceX Dragon cargo craft, with its nosecone open, approaches the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019953
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Feb 15, 2006

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jsc2021e019953 (2/15/2006) --- A preflight photo of a Double Coldbag with the lid open. The Double Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: JOHN W. YOUNG
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Mar 23, 1965

JOHN W. YOUNG

S65-19225 (23 March 1965) --- This view of astronauts John W. Young (left), pilot, and Virgil I. Grissom, command...

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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: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Dan Vergano, science writer for USA Today talks during a program titled "Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission...

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NASA image: Williams performs LAB1D1 Rack rotation
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Jan 3, 2007

Williams performs LAB1D1 Rack rotation

ISS014-E-11069 (3 Jan. 2007) --- Astronaut Sunita L. Williams, Expedition 14 flight engineer, looks through an...

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NASA image: A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station
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Aug 25, 2025

A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station

iss073e0519829 (Aug. 25, 2025) --- A SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft with its nosecone open and carrying over 5,000...

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NASA image: iss064e027440
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Jan 27, 2021

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iss064e027440 (Jan. 27, 2021) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft, with its nose cone open, is pictured docked to...

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NASA image: Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA
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Nov 13, 1966

Gemini 12 spacecraft seen during EVA

S66-63011 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean
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Sep 13, 1993

Fish-eye view of Hurricane Kenneth in the Pacific Ocean

One of the STS-51 astronauts used a "fish-eye" lens on a 35mm cmaera to photograph this view of Hurricane Kenneth in...

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NASA image: iss064e040971
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Mar 9, 2021

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iss064e040971 (March 9, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 64 Flight Engineer Kate Rubins opens the Combustion...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-047
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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: CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE
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Jan 1, 1961

CLOSEUP VIEW - ASTRONAUT SHEPARD, ALAN - PRESSURE SUIT - MERCURY-REDSTONE (MR)-3 - CAPE

S61-02775 (5 May 1961) --- Close-up view of astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. in his pressure suit, with helmet opened,...

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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: French payload specialist Patrick Baudry prepares a meal
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Jun 17, 1985

French payload specialist Patrick Baudry prepares a meal

51G-08-021 (17-24 June 1985) --- Patrick Baudry, payload specialist representing the Centre National d'Etudes...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1314
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Sep 11, 2000

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After its overhead rotation in the Space Station Processing Facility, the Integrated Truss Structure Z1 is guided...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives opening remarks during the...

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NASA image: jsc2021e019956
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Aug 10, 2015

jsc2021e019956

jsc2021e019956 (8/10/2015) --- A preflight photo of a Mini Coldbag with the lid open. The Mini Coldbag is a...

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NASA image: Artemis Day, Unveiling of Moon Mission Rocket Stage
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Dec 9, 2019

Artemis Day, Unveiling of Moon Mission Rocket Stage

NASA Michoud Assembly Facility Director Robert Champion gives opening remarks during an Artemis day event, Monday,...

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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: 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: 2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Apr 6, 2018

2018 USA Science and Engineering Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier is interviewed by a member of the media during Sneak Peek Friday at...

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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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