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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: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-007
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Aug 13, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-007

Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

ARC
NASA image: Tyurin in Zvezda with communication system
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Feb 24, 2007

Tyurin in Zvezda with communication system

ISS014-E-14765 (24 Feb. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition 14 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck

STS041-02-035 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- A fish-eye lens view shows two of STS-41's three mission specialists on the flight...

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NASA image: View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth
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Aug 30, 1984

View of the SBS-4 communications satellite in orbit above the earth

41D-39-068 (1 Sept 1984) --- Quickly moving away from the Space Shuttle Discovery is the Telstar 3 communications...

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NASA image: SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future
Video
Oct 27, 2022

SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future

A new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), will...

JPL
NASA image: Stennis outreach
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Sep 11, 2012

Stennis outreach

Stennis Space Center visited three Mississippi communities Sept. 11-13, offering interactive and space-related...

SSC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater
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Jul 19, 2025

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 65th Anniversary Community Event at Orion Amphitheater

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center celebrated the 65th anniversary of its founding on July 19, 2025, with a free,...

MSFC
NASA image: Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal
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Mar 23, 1977

Communication Technology Satellite Portable Terminal

This vehicle served as a mobile terminal for the Communications Technology Satellite. The Communications Technology...

GRC
NASA image: Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground
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Dec 8, 2017

Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will monitor the landing of NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly...

GSFC
NASA image: Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground
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Dec 8, 2017

Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will monitor the landing of NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly...

GSFC
NASA image: Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground
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Dec 8, 2017

Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will monitor the landing of NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly...

GSFC
NASA image: Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground
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Dec 8, 2017

Ending Year in Space: NASA Goddard Network Maintains Communications from Space to Ground

NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, will monitor the landing of NASA Astronaut Scott Kelly...

GSFC
NASA image: Malenchenko uses communication equipment in the SM
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Jan 9, 2008

Malenchenko uses communication equipment in the SM

ISS016-E-022134 (9 Jan. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: Malenchenko uses communication equipment in the SM
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Jan 9, 2008

Malenchenko uses communication equipment in the SM

ISS016-E-022130 (9 Jan. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: ASTRONAAUT JEFF WILLIAMS IS INTERVIEWED BY MSFC COMMUNICATIONS S
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Feb 23, 2017

ASTRONAAUT JEFF WILLIAMS IS INTERVIEWED BY MSFC COMMUNICATIONS S

ASTRONAUT JEFF WILLIAMS IS INTERVIEWED BY MSFC COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIST DURING WILLIAMS EXPEDITION 48/49 CREW VISIT...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Set to Demonstrate X-ray Communications in Space
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Sep 8, 2016

NASA Set to Demonstrate X-ray Communications in Space

This image shows the Modulated X-ray Source, a key component in NASA’s first-ever demonstration of X-ray...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

JPL
NASA image: Biotechnology
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Jul 2, 2002

Biotechnology

Diagram depicts the importance of cell-cell communication as central to the understanding of cancer growth and...

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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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