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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: Lucy Spacecraft Launch
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Oct 16, 2021

Lucy Spacecraft Launch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard launches from Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx NASA Social
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx NASA Social

Tim Linn, chief system engineer with Lockheed Martin, discusses the unique design of the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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May 2, 2001

Microgravity

Students from DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky participated in a video-teleconference during the...

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NASA image: Mercury Seven at State Department
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Jun 24, 2008

Mercury Seven at State Department

S61-02357 (8 May 1961) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts at the State Department Auditorium on May 8, 1961....

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American flag and a Space Shuttle. The...

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NASA image: KSC-391c6479-10
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May 2, 2000

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Original photo and caption dated October 8, 1991: "Plant researchers Lisa Ruffe and Neil Yorio prepare to...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 Mission image,Farside of Moon
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Dec 21, 1968

Apollo 8 Mission image,Farside of Moon

Apollo 8,Farside of Moon. Image taken on Revolution 4. Camera Tilt Mode: Vertical Stereo. Sun Angle: 13. Original...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Jupiter-C Missile No. 27 assembly at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA), Redstone Arsenal, in Huntsville,...

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NASA image: Olympica Fossae
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Oct 30, 2023

Olympica Fossae

Olympica Fossae is a complex channel located on the volcanic plains between Alba Mons and Olympus Mons. It contains...

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NASA image: Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC
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Mar 8, 2023

Baby Eagle in New Nest at KSC

A baby American bald eagle looks out from its nest, along with one of its parents, from their temporary home located...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4337
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-2011-4337

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex, Star Trek memorabilia is being displayed...

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NASA image: CCP MRAP Run
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Apr 20, 2018

CCP MRAP Run

An MRAP armored vehicle goes through a training run on the Shuttle Landing Facility to support NASA's Commercial...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx NASA Social
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Sep 7, 2016

OSIRIS-REx NASA Social

Daniel Glavin, OSIRIS-REx co-investigator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, talks to...

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NASA image: Shalbatana Vallis
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Jun 7, 2018

Shalbatana Vallis

This VIS image shows a small portion of the lava flows that comprise Daedalia Planum. The flows originated at Arsia...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 6, 2002

Microgravity

A student gets ready to catch a plastic tube carrying a small fluid bottle and a wireless video camera. As it arced...

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NASA image: Lucy Mission Prelaunch
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Mission Prelaunch

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with the Lucy spacecraft aboard is seen at Space Launch Complex 41,...

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NASA image: View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100
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Apr 28, 2001

View of the "handshake" between Endeavour's RMS and the SSRMS during STS-100

STS100-347-025 (28 April 2001) --- A Canadian "handshake in space" occurred on April 28, 2001 as the...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 8, 2019

Daedalia Planum

This VIS image shows a small portion of the vast lava flow field of Daedalia Planum. The flows originate at Arsia...

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NASA image: Layers and Dark Dunes
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Feb 23, 2017

Layers and Dark Dunes

Much of Mars’ surface is covered by fine-grained materials that hide the bedrock, but in this scene from NASA Mars...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1142
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Jul 29, 1997

KSC-97PC1142

The first stage of the Delta II rocket which will to be used to launch the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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NASA image: Daedalia Planum
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Nov 12, 2019

Daedalia Planum

This VIS image shows a small portion of the vast lava fields called Daedalia Planum. These flows originated from...

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NASA image: Opening Remarks: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data
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Jul 12, 2022

Opening Remarks: James Webb Space Telescope's First Full-Color Images and Data

Members of leadership from NASA, ESA (European Space Agency) and CSA (Canadian Space Agency), and other partners...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1232
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Aug 13, 1997

KSC-97PC1232

In KSC’s Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-II (SAEF-II), the Advanced Composition Explorer (ACE)...

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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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