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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: ACD17-0154-009
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Aug 21, 2017

ACD17-0154-009

Bill Moede, Howard Video Productions, of the NASA Ames Video group explains how the filter that will be used on the...

ARC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 17, 1970

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows Apollo 13 astronauts Fred Haise, John Swigert, and James Lovell aboard the recovery ship, USS...

MSFC
NASA image: Microgravity
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Aug 30, 2002

Microgravity

The Microgravity Science Glovebox Ground Unit, delivered to the Marshall Space Flight Center on August 30, 2002,...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary
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Apr 14, 2021

STS-1 Columbia 40th Anniversary

Space Shuttle Columbia launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on the program’s first mission 40 years...

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NASA image: KSC-79pc-0273
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Apr 29, 1979

KSC-79pc-0273

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - John H. Young is the commander for the STS-1 mission of the Space Shuttle Orbiter...

KSC
NASA image: iss062m261080759_NTV_VideoFile_Expedition_62_Landing_200416
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Apr 17, 2020

iss062m261080759_NTV_VideoFile_Expedition_62_Landing_200416

International Space Station’s Expedition 62 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan Expedition 62 Commander Oleg Skripochka...

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NASA image: KSC-79pc-0272
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Apr 29, 1979

KSC-79pc-0272

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Robert L. Crippen, Pilot for the STS-1 mission of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia....

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0416
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0416

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Thousands of Space Center guests line the NASA Causeway awaiting the first launch of...

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NASA image: iss062m261080359_NTV_Expedition_62_Deorbit_Burn_and_Landing_200416
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Apr 17, 2020

iss062m261080359_NTV_Expedition_62_Deorbit_Burn_and_Landing_200416

International Space Station’s Expedition 62 Crew Lands Safely in Kazakhstan Expedition 62 Commander Oleg Skripochka...

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NASA image:  Artemis II Moon Mission Complete!
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Apr 12, 2026

Artemis II Moon Mission Complete!

Our Artemis II Moon mission is complete! Space Launch System rocket launched crew into space Orion spacecraft...

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NASA image: Testing a Lander Touchdown
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Dec 13, 2021

Testing a Lander Touchdown

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory dropped this prototype to learn how a future Sample Return Lander...

JPL
NASA image: Jezero's Hazard Map
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Feb 17, 2021

Jezero's Hazard Map

The Mars 2020 Perseverance rover will rely on data depicted in this Hazard Map to help guide it to a safe landing....

JPL
NASA image: Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Rover Approaches Mars (Illustration)

This illustration shows NASA's Mars 2020 spacecraft carrying the Perseverance rover as it approaches Mars. Hundreds...

JPL
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Before the start of the kickoff presentation for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day, Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) chats with guest speaker Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) and United Space Alliance Vice President and Deputy Program Manager, Florida Operations, Bill Pickavance. Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day is an annual event at KSC and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.  Safety Awards were also given to individuals and groups.
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Oct 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before the start of the kickoff presentation for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day, Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) chats with guest speaker Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) and United Space Alliance Vice President and Deputy Program Manager, Florida Operations, Bill Pickavance. Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day is an annual event at KSC and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce. Safety Awards were also given to individuals and groups.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Before the start of the kickoff presentation for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins his dramatic presentation of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.   The block of light on the stage represented the size of the cell he was confined in.  Plumb was keynote speaker for the kickoff of Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.
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Oct 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins his dramatic presentation of his six years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. The block of light on the stage represented the size of the cell he was confined in. Plumb was keynote speaker for the kickoff of Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, an annual event dedicated to reinforcing safe and healthful behaviors in the workforce.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Capt. Charles Plumb (USNR retired) begins his dramatic presentation of his six years as...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb
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Aug 14, 2019

ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb

NASA is in the final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Management (UTM) software. The...

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NASA image: President Kennedy Challenges NASA to Go to the Moon
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Oct 24, 2019

President Kennedy Challenges NASA to Go to the Moon

In an address to Congress on "Urgent National Needs" on May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy called for America...

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NASA image: iss067e102149
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Jun 1, 2022

iss067e102149

iss067e102149 (June 1, 2022) --- The ISS Progress 79 resupply ship from Roscosmos leaves a plasma trail as it...

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NASA image: Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month on This Week @NASA – August 18, 2023
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Aug 18, 2023

Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month on This Week @NASA – August 18, 2023

Find out why July 2023 was a record-breaking month, a high-flying NASA aircraft is helping to study lighting, and...

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NASA image: Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023

Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023

Tracking a mission’s historic return to Earth, a year of science onboard the space station, and the safe arrival of...

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NASA image: Polanksy and Hurley in the FWD FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission
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Jul 17, 2009

Polanksy and Hurley in the FWD FD on Space Shuttle Endeavour during STS-127 Mission

S127-E-006555 (17 July 2009) --- Astronauts Mark Polansky (left) and Doug Hurley, at the commander and pilot...

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NASA image: Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024

Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024

Following the shadow of the total solar eclipse, a NASA astronaut returns safely from the space station, and our...

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NASA image: Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility
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Sep 28, 2022

Ensuring Safety for Advanced Air Mobility

NASA's Advanced Air Mobility mission is helping to ensure this new class of aircraft that industry is developing is...

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NASA image: A Warm Welcome for the Space Stations New Crew on This Week @NASA April 10, 2020
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Apr 10, 2020

A Warm Welcome for the Space Stations New Crew on This Week @NASA April 10, 2020

New crew arrives safely at the space station, valuable microgravity research returns to Earth, and an update on our...

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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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