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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: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, far left, answers a question from...

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Aug 14, 2021

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iss065e242462 (Aug. 14, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur works on the...

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NASA image: EHT in LSG
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Mar 26, 2020

EHT in LSG

iss062e115369 (March 26, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 62 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir conducts cardiac...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Install
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Aug 2, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Install

Technicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous...

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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024859 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Lora O'Hara treats brain...

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Feb 12, 2024

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iss070e091759 (Feb. 12, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O'Hara works on a bone cell...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Solar Array Install
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Aug 2, 2024

Europa Clipper Solar Array Install

Technicians attach the five-panel solar arrays to NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft inside the Payload Hazardous...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, Catherine Koerner, discusses the agency’s goals during the...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45368 (29 Sept 1993) --- Payload specialist Martin J. Fettman (face obscured), in an oscillating sled device,...

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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, students from one of NASA’s...

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Aug 17, 2021

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iss065e257439 (Aug. 17, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur works on the...

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NASA image: STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device
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Jun 5, 1991

STS-40 Columbia, OV-102, KSC liftoff from a remote control tracking device

STS040-S-134 (5 June 1991) --- The space shuttle Columbia, with a seven-member crew aboard, soars toward a nine-day...

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NASA image:  Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet
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Jan 19, 2010

Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden listens to award-winning writer-director James Cameron, during a meeting at NASA...

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May 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility, the European Space Agency's research laboratory,...

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May 4, 2021

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iss065e018996 (May 4, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works inside the...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

From left, astronauts Pam Melroy; Kay Hire; Cady Coleman; Kathy Sullivan; Tam O'Shaughnessy, Sally Ride's life...

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NASA image: Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL)
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Feb 23, 2016

Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL)

iss046e046607 (2/23/2016) --- A view of the newly installed Space Automated Bioproduct Laboratory (SABL) power,...

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NASA image:  Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet
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Jan 19, 2010

Charles Bolden and James Cameron Meet

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and award-winning writer-director James Cameron, meet at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Matt Mountain, Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute and telescope scientist for the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems, Catherine Koerner, discusses the agency’s goals during the...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection
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Sep 29, 1993

STS-58 crewmembers participate in baseline data collection

S93-45363 (29 Sept 1993) --- Payload specialist Martin J. Fettman, in an oscillating sled device, participates in a...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Albert Hill Middle School during a visit to the...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Mar 11, 2024

State of NASA

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson discusses the agency’s goals during the annual State of NASA address, Monday, March...

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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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