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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: Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Dr. Eugene Parker (seated in the foreground), a pioneer in heliophysics and S. Chandrasekhar distinguished service...

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NASA image: Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff
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Aug 12, 2018

Dr. Parker Watches Parker Solar Probe Liftoff

Dr. Eugene Parker (seated in the foreground), a pioneer in heliophysics and S. Chandrasekhar distinguished service...

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NASA image: Watching Summer Clouds on Titan
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Nov 4, 2016

Watching Summer Clouds on Titan

NASA's Cassini spacecraft watched clouds of methane moving across the far northern regions of Saturn's largest moon,...

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NASA image: Mechanic watches a General Electric I-40 Engine Fire
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Jan 23, 1948

Mechanic watches a General Electric I-40 Engine Fire

A mechanic watches the firing of a General Electric I-40 turbojet at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics...

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NASA image: NASA Invites You to Watch the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Announcement
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Sep 18, 2025

NASA Invites You to Watch the 2025 Astronaut Candidate Announcement

On Sept. 22, we’ll announce our next class of 10 astronaut candidates—selected from over 8,000 applicants—and begin...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"

iss072e921201 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit watches as an Astrobee...

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NASA image: Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"
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Apr 4, 2025

Astronaut Don Pettit watches an Astrobee robotic free-flyer grapple a "capture cube"

iss072e921202 (April 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit watches as an Astrobee...

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NASA image: SDO: Year 5
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Feb 11, 2015

SDO: Year 5

February 11, 2015 marks five years in space for NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, which provides incredibly...

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NASA image: Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud
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Oct 13, 2024

Ancient Comet Spotted Over Southeast Louisiana Near NASA Michoud

The Oort Cloud comet, called C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, passes over Southeast Louisiana near New Orleans, home of...

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NASA image: Super Blue Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans
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Aug 30, 2023

Super Blue Moon Rises Over City of New Orleans

A Super Blue Moon rises above the Mississippi River and the Crescent City Connection Bridge in New Orleans, Aug. 30....

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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

Rep. Kendra Horn, D-Okla., right, and Rep. Grace Meng, D-N.Y., are seen as they watch the beginning of the first...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019571
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019571

Members of the Artemis lunar science team, from left, Ariel Deutsch, Amber Turner, and Wilfredo Garcia-Lopez, watch...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019542
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019542

Members of the Artemis lunar science team cheer as they gather to watch the Artemis II launch broadcast from the...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019568
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Apr 1, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team members watch launch -- jsc2026e019568

Members of the Artemis lunar science team celebrate the Artemis II launch as they watch from the Science Evaluation...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, center, is seen with Rep. Ed Perlmutter, D-Col., left, and Rep. Haley...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, center, speaks with Rep. Kendra Horn, D-Okla., left, and Rep. Grace Meng,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Watch a Total Solar Eclipse in Australia [Episode 46]
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Apr 19, 2023

NASA Science Live: Watch a Total Solar Eclipse in Australia [Episode 46]

On April 19 (in the US) / April 20 (Australia), the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, creating a total solar...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-025 (8 Feb. 2010) --- From left, Mike Leinbach, shuttle launch director; Pete Nickolenko, assistant launch...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-024 (8 Feb. 2010) --- NASA managers watch the liftoff of space shuttle Endeavour through the windows of...

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NASA image: Watching the Wavemaker
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Dec 12, 2016

Watching the Wavemaker

Saturn's moon Daphnis raises waves wherever it goes. In fact, such waves are one way that scientists search for...

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NASA image: Widening Southern Shadows
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Oct 3, 2011

Widening Southern Shadows

NASA Cassini spacecraft watches as the shadows of Saturn rings grow wider and creep farther south as the seasons...

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NASA image: Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double
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Sep 7, 2010

Moviemaker with Mars Rover Stunt Double

A group of members from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory watch the motions of an engineering model of the camera mast...

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NASA image: Northern Reaches
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Mar 14, 2011

Northern Reaches

NASA Cassini spacecraft watches over the northern latitudes of Saturn geologically active moon Enceladus while the...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model
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Aug 22, 2024

NASA Armstrong Tests Efficient Wing Model

Researchers test a 10-foot Mock Truss-Braced Wing at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California....

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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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