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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: Space Symposium
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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

Director of the Program Management Office at MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (MSRDC), Latonia Jones...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

Tegan French and Rocky Garcia are at a weather balloon system’s ground station monitoring temperature, humidity,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Aug 1, 2002

Research Technology

A new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies is under construction at...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 28, 2004

Around Marshall

The grand opening of NASA’s new, world-class laboratory for research into future space transportation technologies...

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NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

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NASA image: 2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station
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Feb 18, 2025

2024 Annual Highlights of Results from the International Space Station

NASA and its international partners have hosted research experiments and fostered collaboration aboard the...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, shows a dish of...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, examines...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1304
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Jun 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the KSC Space Life Sciences Lab, Arabidopsis plants appear purple under red and...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities

In the Swamp Works laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns such as Maddy Olson are...

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NASA image: Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGod
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Sep 26, 2015

Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGod

Center Director Chris Scolese visits displays at Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 25, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc
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Sep 26, 2015

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launc

Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope. All areas of...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities

In the Swamp Works laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns such as Kevin Murphy are...

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NASA image: Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive
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Sep 26, 2015

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th annive

Buildings 7 & 29. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope....

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NASA image: Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates
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Sep 26, 2015

Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates

Building 5 Manufacturing Branch. Explore@NASAGoddard celebrates the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble...

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NASA image: Technology Transfer Magazine
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Feb 5, 2020

Technology Transfer Magazine

A multidisciplinary team of engineers, biologists, and horticulturalists working out of NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Packed Bed Reactor Experiment (PBRE) Hardware Setup
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Aug 12, 2020

Packed Bed Reactor Experiment (PBRE) Hardware Setup

iss063e068516 (Aug. 12, 2020) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 63 Commander Chris Cassidy poses for a portrait in...

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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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