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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: Straw in the B Ring Edge
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Jan 30, 2017

Straw in the B Ring Edge

This image shows a region in Saturn's outer B ring. NASA's Cassini spacecraft viewed this area at a level of detail...

JPL
NASA image: CloudSat Takes a 3D Slice of Hurricane Matthew
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Oct 7, 2016

CloudSat Takes a 3D Slice of Hurricane Matthew

NASA's CloudSat flew east of Hurricane Matthew's center on Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. PDT (2:30 p.m. EDT), intersecting...

JPL
NASA image: Daphnis' Final Appearance
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Sep 15, 2017

Daphnis' Final Appearance

This image of Saturn's outer A ring features the small moon Daphnis and the waves it raises in the edges of the...

JPL
NASA image: GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY - ETHIOPIA - OUTER SPACE
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Dec 16, 1965

GEMINI-6 - EARTH-SKY - ETHIOPIA - OUTER SPACE

S65-63162 (16 Dec. 1965) --- Central area of Ethiopia, south of Addis Ababa, showing Lakes Zwai, Langana, and Shala,...

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NASA image: GEMINI-8 - GEMINI/AGENA RENDEZVOUS - OUTER SPACE
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Mar 16, 1966

GEMINI-8 - GEMINI/AGENA RENDEZVOUS - OUTER SPACE

S66-25781 (16-17 March 1966) --- Closer view of the Agena Target Docking vehicle seen from the Gemini-8 spacecraft...

JSC
NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE
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Nov 16, 1981

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE

S81-39573 (12-14 Nov. 1981) --- This photograph was taken during a two-and a fourth-day stay in Earth orbit by...

JSC
NASA image: Docking - Gemini-Titan (GT)-11 - Outer Space
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Sep 14, 1966

Docking - Gemini-Titan (GT)-11 - Outer Space

S66-54555 (14 Sept. 1966) --- The Gemini-11 spacecraft is docked to the Agena Target Vehicle in this photograph...

JSC
NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE
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Nov 16, 1981

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITY) - STS-2 - OUTER SPACE

S81-39570 (12-14 Nov 1981) --- Astronaut Joe H. Engle, STS-2 commander, enjoys a rare in-space exercise session on a...

JSC
NASA image: Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo
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Apr 21, 2021

Star Map of the Milky Way's Outer Halo

Images of the Milky Way and the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) are overlaid on a map of the surrounding area, our...

JPL
NASA image: Hubble Career Profiles: Benjamin Reed
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Jul 27, 2009

Hubble Career Profiles: Benjamin Reed

These profiles begin to explore what systems engineering is as seen through the roles of Benjamin Reed and Jackie...

GSFC
NASA image: Wish Upon a Star
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Jan 5, 2015

Wish Upon a Star

What's that bright point of light in the outer A ring? It's a star, bright enough to be visible through the ring!...

JPL
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
NASA image: 2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS
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Jan 8, 2015

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS

2016 ROVER CHALLENGE EVENTS AT THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL...

MSFC
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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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