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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: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is responsible for designing and building the life support systems that will...

MSFC
NASA image: Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
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Sep 27, 2018

Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine asks a question of the 2017 astronaut candidates during a live episode of the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0847
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Apr 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A teacher (right) at Ralph Bunche Middle School, a NASA Explorer School, in Atlanta,...

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NASA image: Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
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Sep 27, 2018

Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class

NASA astronaut candidate Kayla Barron answers a question during a live episode of the Administrator's monthly chat...

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NASA image: Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
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Sep 27, 2018

Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine poses for a picture with the 2017 astronaut candidate class after taping a live...

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NASA image: Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator
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Mar 27, 2024

Europa Clipper Moves Into JPL’s Space Simulator

A timelapse video shows engineers and technicians moving NASA’s Europa Clipper spacecraft into the 85-foot-tall...

JPL
NASA image: SDO: Year 3
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Feb 11, 2013

SDO: Year 3

On Feb. 11, 2010, NASA launched an unprecedented solar observatory into space. The Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00304
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Nov 9, 2005

KSC-05-S-00304

As a U.S. Air Force veteran, STS-114 Commander Eileen Collins understands the hard work and sacrifices involved in...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1375
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: Skylab
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Nov 18, 1970

Skylab

After the end of the Apollo missions, NASA's next adventure into space was the marned spaceflight of Skylab. Using...

MSFC
NASA image: Tumbiana Stromatolite
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Feb 17, 2021

Tumbiana Stromatolite

This image shows the finely layered internal structure of a stromatolite sample, with a U.S. penny for scale. This...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-02pd1376
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Sep 26, 2002

KSC-02pd1376

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A closeup view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1374
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Sep 26, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A view of the camera mounted on the external tank of Space Shuttle Atlantis. The color...

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NASA image: Webb Telescope Primary Mirror Final Deployment - Operational Coverage
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Jan 8, 2022

Webb Telescope Primary Mirror Final Deployment - Operational Coverage

Webb Telescope Primary Mirror Final Deployment - Operational Coverage

GSFC
NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Felt Supernova)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Felt Supernova)

This frame from an animation shows a kind of stellar explosion called a Fast-Evolving Luminous Transient. In this...

JPL
NASA image: Expedition 39 Docking
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Mar 28, 2014

Expedition 39 Docking

A view from the balcony of the Russian Mission Control Center shows live television of the Expedition 39 crew...

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NASA image: Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class
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Sep 27, 2018

Watch This Space with the 2017 Astronaut Candidate Class

NASA astronaut candidate Matthew Dominick, third from right in the front row, answers a question during a live...

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NASA image: PERSONNEL - MINNOWS - SKYLAB (SL)-3 - JSC
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Jul 18, 1973

PERSONNEL - MINNOWS - SKYLAB (SL)-3 - JSC

S73-30856 (29 June 1973) --- John Boyd observes a bag with two ?brackish water? minnows known as ?Mummichog Minnows?...

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NASA image: Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)
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Jun 22, 1990

Artist concept of the STS-43 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E)

Artist concept shows the Tracking and Data Relay Satellite E (TDRS-E) augmenting a sophisticated TDRS system (TDRSS)...

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NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Merger)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Merger)

This frame from an animation shows the merger of two white dwarfs. A white dwarf is an extremely dense remnant of a...

JPL
NASA image: Firework Nova
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Jul 2, 2015

Firework Nova

In Hollywood blockbusters, explosions are often among the stars of the show. In space, explosions of actual stars...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-2014-2383
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The winning students and their teachers of the 2014 DuPont Challenge Science Essay...

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NASA image: Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Stealing Matter)
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Mar 26, 2018

Kepler Beyond Planets: Finding Exploding Stars (Type Ia Supernova from a White Dwarf Stealing Matter)

This frame from an animation shows a gigantic star exploding in a "core collapse" supernova. As atoms fuse inside...

JPL
NASA image: Mars InSight Landing
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Landing

Spectators in Times Square watch the video board of the Nasdaq MarketSite showing the live NASA TV broadcast as NASA...

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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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