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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: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

Tim Frank describes the history of the Tomb Guard to NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center,...

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NASA image: IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel
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Sep 7, 1957

IRBM in Unitary Plan Wind Tunnel

L57-700 In the reentry flight path of this nose cone model of a Jupiter Intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM)...

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NASA image: JWST Spacecraft Deploy Animation
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Oct 28, 2010

JWST Spacecraft Deploy Animation

The Webb Telescope will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands of astronomers worldwide....

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NASA image: iss028e023969
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Aug 10, 2011

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ISS028-E-023969 (10 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: Hypersonic Boost Glider
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Apr 15, 1957

Hypersonic Boost Glider

Hypersonic Boost Glider in 11 Inch Hypersonic Tunnel L57-1681 In 1957 Langley tested its HYWARDS design in the 11...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing
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Mar 7, 2012

Senate Hearing

Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History and Director, Hayden Planetarium Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson...

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NASA image: Gas Dynamics Laboratory or Spheres NASA Langley
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Jul 22, 1965

Gas Dynamics Laboratory or Spheres NASA Langley

L65-5505 In the Gas Dynamics Laboratory, completed in 1951, researchers explored basic aerodynamic, heating and...

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NASA image: KSC-91PC-0771
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Apr 25, 1991

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Chief astronaut Daniel Brandenstein second from left, and astronauts Pierre Thuot left, Kathryn Thornton, and Bruce...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0241
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Feb 16, 2000

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In the Early Space Exploration Conference Center at the KSC Visitor Complex, Dr. Julian M. Earls (left), deputy...

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NASA image: NASA Participates in Jackson State University Events
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Feb 22, 2024

NASA Participates in Jackson State University Events

In conjunction with NASA Stennis Capitol Day and Black History Month, NASA Stennis representatives provided...

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NASA image: Abstract Art in Ius Chasma
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Apr 16, 2019

Abstract Art in Ius Chasma

Sometimes Mars' surface is just beautiful as seen through the eyes of HiRISE. This is one example on the floor of...

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NASA image: McDonnell XF-88B Experimental Jet Fighter
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Aug 10, 1955

McDonnell XF-88B Experimental Jet Fighter

91,591 Overhead view. McDonnell XF-88B Experimental Jet Fighter. Langley used this aircraft in the mid-1950s to...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0239
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Feb 16, 2000

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Mack McKinney (left), chief, Programs Resources Management, and Delores Abraham (right), with the Astronaut office,...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00048
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Jul 6, 2007

KSC-07-S-00048

See what goes into processing a Delta II rocket and the Dawn spacecraft for a mission to the asteroid belt. The Dawn...

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NASA image: DSC_0634
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Jun 20, 2011

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Visitors prepare to view the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test, which is on display...

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NASA image: DSC_0652
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Jun 20, 2011

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Visitors prepare to view the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test, which is on display...

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NASA image: STS-93 Commander Collins uses a digital camera on the middeck of Columbia
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Nov 18, 2013

STS-93 Commander Collins uses a digital camera on the middeck of Columbia

STS093-347-015 (23-27 July 1999) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, mission commander, loads a roll of film into a...

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NASA image: DSC_0707
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Jun 20, 2011

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Visitors prepare to view the Orion crew module flown on NASA’s Pad Abort-1 (PA-1) flight test, which is on display...

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NASA image: White House Briefing to Unveil Imagery from James Webb Space Telescope July 11 2022
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Jul 11, 2022

White House Briefing to Unveil Imagery from James Webb Space Telescope July 11 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson preview the first full-color image from NASA’s James...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing
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Mar 7, 2012

Senate Hearing

Astrophysicist, American Museum of Natural History and Director, Hayden Planetarium Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson...

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NASA image: Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner
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Jan 16, 2020

Episode 01 - The Orbital Test Flight of Boeing’s Starliner

On December 20th 2019 Boeing conducted the first test flight ever of their new spacecraft Starliner. Together, NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00021
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Mar 16, 2007

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Under the stewardship of the U.S. Air Force, the lighthouse that has graced Cape Canaveral's shore for more than 100...

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NASA image: Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.
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Feb 8, 2017

Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.

Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history will provide a clearer...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0239
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Feb 16, 2000

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Mack McKinney (left), chief, Programs Resources Management, and Delores Abraham (right), with the Astronaut office,...

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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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