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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 First Graduating Class of Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – January 10, 2020
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Jan 10, 2020

The First Graduating Class of Artemis Astronauts on This Week @NASA – January 10, 2020

The first graduating class of Artemis astronauts, getting ready to Green Run our SLS rocket, and intriguing...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former NASA Administrator and astronaut, Charlie Bolden speaks during an astronaut panel discussion at the 70th...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former NASA astronaut Mary Cleave speaks during an astronaut panel discussion at the 70th International...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut, André Kuipers, speaks during an astronaut panel discussion at the 70th...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

European astronaut and professor, Institute of Space Systems, Reinhold Ewald, speaks during an astronaut panel...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former NASA Administrator and astronaut, Charlie Bolden speaks during an astronaut panel discussion at the 70th...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, is seen during a panel discussion with Rick Armstrong, son of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil...

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NASA image: Astronauts Reading Fan Mail #3
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Dec 2, 2022

Astronauts Reading Fan Mail #3

It's the most wonderful time of the year — time to read our Fan Mail! 💌 Happy Holiday season from the Astronaut...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Speaks with Astronauts in Space
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Apr 21, 2022

Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Speaks with Astronauts in Space

Grammy-winning recording artist Eddie Vedder made a special long-distance phone call to the International Space...

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Leroy Chiao
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Aug 7, 1990

Official portrait of astronaut Leroy Chiao

S90-45388 (August 1990) --- Astronaut Leroy Chiao, mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Donald A. Thomas
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Oct 3, 1991

Official portrait of astronaut Donald A. Thomas

S91-48165 (3 Oct 1991) --- Astronaut Donald A. Thomas.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut Frederick H. "Rick" Hauck
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Jun 26, 1985

Portrait - Astronaut Frederick H. "Rick" Hauck

S85-36058 (1985) --- Astronaut Frederick H. "Rick" Hauck

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Susan J. Helms
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Jun 30, 1994

Official portrait of Astronaut Susan J. Helms

S94-38174 (30 June 1994) --- Astronaut Susan J. Helms.

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Guion S. Bluford for Lithograph.
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Oct 23, 1992

Official Portrait of Astronaut Guion S. Bluford for Lithograph.

S92-48766 (23 Oct. 1992) --- Astronaut Guion S. Bluford Jr.

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut George D. (Pinky) Nelson
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Sep 13, 1984

Official portrait of Astronaut George D. (Pinky) Nelson

S84-41700 (November 1984) --- Astronaut George D. "Pinky" Nelson

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez
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May 1, 1991

Official portrait of Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez

S91-35916 (1 May 1991) --- Astronaut Sidney M. Gutierrez.

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NASA image: Official portrait of Astronaut candidate Scott E. Parazynski
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Sep 8, 1992

Official portrait of Astronaut candidate Scott E. Parazynski

S92-44926 (September 1992) --- Astronaut Scott E. Parazynski, mission specialist.

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NASA image: Official Portrait - Astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson
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Sep 24, 1984

Official Portrait - Astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson

S84-42271 (24 Sept. 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Gibson.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Garriott, Owen K.
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Mar 24, 1981

Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Garriott, Owen K.

S81-29032 (1981) --- Astronaut Dr. Owen K. Garriott.

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NASA image: Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Thornton, William E.
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Mar 24, 1981

Portrait - Astronaut-Candidate (ASCAN) Thornton, William E.

S81-29033 (1981) --- Astronaut William E. Thornton, MD.

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NASA image: Portrait of Astronaut Kenneth S. Reightler Jr.
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Oct 9, 1987

Portrait of Astronaut Kenneth S. Reightler Jr.

S93-42398 (9 October 1987) --- Astronaut Kenneth S. Reightler, Jr.

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut John H. Casper
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Dec 19, 1989

Official portrait of astronaut John H. Casper

S89-51923 (16 Dec 1989) --- Astronaut John H. Casper.

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NASA image: Official portrait of astronaut Linda M. Godwin
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Jan 16, 1990

Official portrait of astronaut Linda M. Godwin

S90-26968 (January 1990) --- Astronaut Linda M. Godwin.

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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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