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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: KSC-01pp1373
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Jul 24, 2001

KSC-01pp1373

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis prepares to land on Runway 15 at the Shuttle Landing Facility to complete a...

KSC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
Image
Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

Engineering teams at NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Mission Operations Center at the Space Telescope Science...

HQ
NASA image: ksc-01pp-1379
Image
Jul 24, 2001

ksc-01pp-1379

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Atlantis touches down on KSC’s Runway 15 as Atlantis completes a 12-day, 18-hour,...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Jan 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

The photograph shows the loading operation of the Saturn I S-IV stage (second stage) into the Pregnant Guppy at the...

MSFC
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Ground Engineer Evan Adams monitors the progress of the Webb observatory as it’s...

HQ
NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Ground Systems Engineer Carl Reis at NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Mission...

HQ
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

A cutaway illustration of Saturn I launch vehicle characteristics: The Saturn I, first of the Saturn launch...

MSFC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
Image
Apr 15, 2004

Saturn Apollo Program

A cutaway illustration of Saturn 1 launch vehicle mission. The Saturn I, first of the Saturn launch vehicles'...

MSFC
NASA image: Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)
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Dec 16, 2020

Perseverance Guides Itself Towards the Surface (Illustration)

The aeroshell containing NASA's Perseverance rover guides itself towards the Martian surface as it descends through...

JPL
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7039
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Aug 26, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7039

P-34712 Range: 1.1 million kilometers (683,000 miles) This wide-angle Voyager 2 image, taken through the camera's...

ARC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel,...

GRC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Individuals from Orbital Mining Corporation of Golden, Colorado pose with Robert Button, Mary Wadel and Astronaut...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4231
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Dec 4, 2013

KSC-2013-4231

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lisa Colloredo, left, associate program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, and Pam...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-4232
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Dec 4, 2013

KSC-2013-4232

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lisa Colloredo, left, associate program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, and Pam...

KSC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

GRC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

GRC
NASA image: Diffuser Test
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Sep 13, 2007

Diffuser Test

Tests begun at Stennis Space Center's E Complex Sept. 13 evaluated a liquid oxygen lead for engine start...

SSC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Astronaut Stephen Bowen speaks during the award ceremony. NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams...

GRC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel,...

GRC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) from The University of California gives...

GRC
NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
Image
Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel and...

GRC
NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7037
Image
Aug 26, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7037

P-34707 Range: 720,000 kilometers (446,400 miles) The Voyager spacecraft took this picture after closest approach to...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-98pc749
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Jun 12, 1998

KSC-98pc749

NASA Administrator Dan Goldin congratulates Phase I Shuttle/Mir Program Manager Frank Culbertson on the successful...

KSC
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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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