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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: iss065e087477
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e087477 (June 5, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur is inside 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

Tom Costello from NBC News moderates a panel discussion titled "Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened...

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NASA image: STEM Symposium
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Feb 28, 2012

STEM Symposium

Leland Melvin, Associate Administrator, Office of Education and former astronaut, gives opening remarks at the...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-005
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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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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Aug 11, 2011

NASA Future Forum

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers opening remarks at the NASA Future Forum held at the Riggs Alumni Center...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-012
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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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NASA image: KSC-07pd2146
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Jul 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Aboard a transporter, external tank No. 120 heads for the open door of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough sings the national anthem during opening ceremonies of a visit...

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Mar 5, 2024

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iss070e106370 (March 5, 2024) --- The four SpaceX Crew-8 members are pictured inside the SpaceX Dragon "Endeavour"...

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NASA image: Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS
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May 31, 2020

Historic SpaceX DM-2 Approach and Docking to the ISS

iss063e021460 (May 31, 2020) --- Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken of NASA's Commercial Crew Program were...

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NASA image: Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission
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Nov 28, 1996

Extravehicular Activity suitup procedures during STS-80 mission

STS080-312-027 (28 Nov. 1996) --- Astronaut Tamara E. Jernigan uses the assistance of astronaut Story Musgrave (out...

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NASA image: STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module
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Oct 30, 1985

STS 61-A crewmembers in Spacelab D-1 science module

61A-01-032 (30 Oct-6 Nov 1985) --- West German Payload Specialist Ernst Messerschmid, foreground, opens a door on...

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NASA image: iss070e024781
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Nov 14, 2023

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iss070e024781 (Nov. 14, 2023) --- A door is opened on an experiment airlock, attached to to the International Space...

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NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-159
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Mar 17, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour rolls into the open doors of the Vehicle Assembly Building. In the VAB,...

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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

S66-62920 (13 Nov. 1966) --- Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., pilot of the Gemini-12 spaceflight, took this picture of...

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NASA image: iss065e086723
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086723 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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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 Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren, D-CA, gives opening remarks during a...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space
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Jul 16, 2014

Senate Hearing on Assured Access to Space

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Administrator, delivers his opening statement during a hearing in front of the...

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NASA image: iss065e086862
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Jun 5, 2021

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iss065e086862 (June 5, 2021) --- The SpaceX Cargo Dragon resupply ship is pictured approaching the International...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-003
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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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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0172-041
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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: 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: View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress
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Jul 28, 2012

View of Expedition 32 Crew Members during HTV3 Ingress

ISS032-E-011395 (28 July 2012) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Aki Hoshide, Expedition 32 flight...

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NASA image: This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007
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Apr 26, 2007

This inflight photo was taken during the first flight of the NASA and German Aerospace Center SOFIA airborne infrared observatory 747SP on April 26, 2007

Christened "Clipper Lindbergh" when it flew for Pan American Airways in the 1970s, the SOFIA 747SP shows evidence of...

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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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