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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: Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia
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May 23, 2013

Pivot Irrigation in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is drilling for a resource possibly more precious than oil. Over the last 24 years, it has tapped...

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NASA image: Crewmember in the middeck beside the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing exp.
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Jan 19, 1993

Crewmember in the middeck beside the Commercial Generic Bioprocessing exp.

STS054-07-003 (13-19 Jan 1993) --- Astronaut John H. Casper, mission commander, floats near the Commercial Generic...

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NASA image: Hadfield exercises on the ARED in the Node 3
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Jan 11, 2013

Hadfield exercises on the ARED in the Node 3

View of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) Chris Hadfield,Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE),exercising on the Advanced...

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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

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers opening remarks during a panel discussion on the search for life beyond...

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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, speaks during a panel...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: Wiseman on COLBERT in Node 3
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May 31, 2014

Wiseman on COLBERT in Node 3

ISS040-E-006091 (31 May 2014) --- NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Expedition 40 flight engineer, equipped with a bungee...

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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

NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan, far left, asks the members of the panel a question during a discussion of the...

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NASA image: Crewmember exercising on the mid deck ergometer.
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Jul 9, 1992

Crewmember exercising on the mid deck ergometer.

STS050-21-035 (25 June- 9 July 1992) --- Astronaut Ellen S. Baker, mission specialist, works out on the bicycle...

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NASA image: STS-32 crewmembers hold finish line banner as MS Low races on treadmill
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Jan 20, 1990

STS-32 crewmembers hold finish line banner as MS Low races on treadmill

STS032-03-021 (9-20 Jan. 1990) --- Three crew members aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia enjoy one of the lighter...

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NASA image: STS-46 Pilot Allen uses cycle ergometer on OV-104's middeck
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Aug 8, 1992

STS-46 Pilot Allen uses cycle ergometer on OV-104's middeck

STS046-24-025 (31 July-8 Aug. 1992) --- Astronaut Andrew M. Allen, STS-46 pilot, exercises on the bicycle ergometer...

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NASA image: Four STS 51-G crewmembers on Discovery's middeck
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Jun 17, 1985

Four STS 51-G crewmembers on Discovery's middeck

Four STS 51-G crewmembers huddle in a corner of the Discovery's middeck area. Daniel C. Brandenstein, mission...

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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, second from left, answers a question...

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NASA image: New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains
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Mar 22, 2018

New NASA Model Finds Landslide Threats in Near Real-Time During Heavy Rains

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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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 Mather, Project Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, center,...

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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

Members of the audience walk past an example of a 1.2 meter telescope mirror that could be used in a future space...

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NASA image: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jake Bleacher

Meet Jake Bleacher, an astrogeologist in the solar system exploration division at Goddard Space Flight Center. He...

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NASA image: Salt of the Earth
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Oct 12, 2009

Salt of the Earth

Salinity plays a major role in how ocean waters circulate around the globe. Salinity changes can create ocean...

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NASA image: Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space
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Apr 16, 2015

Global Landslide Catalog Aids View From Space

Landslides are among the most common and dramatic natural hazards, reshaping landscapes -- and anything in their...

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NASA image: Intense String of Hurricanes Seen from Space
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Oct 4, 2017

Intense String of Hurricanes Seen from Space

In 2017, we have seen four Atlantic storms rapidly intensify with three of those storms - Hurricane Harvey, Irma and...

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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

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers opening remarks during a panel discussion on the search for life beyond...

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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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NASA image: Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone
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Aug 8, 2018

Two Research Vessels Leave for the Twilight Zone

A project jointly funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation is heading west from Seattle, straight for the...

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NASA image: NASA Landslide Model: Global
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Mar 22, 2018

NASA Landslide Model: Global

A new model has been developed to look at how potential landslide activity is changing around the world. A global...

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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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