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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: Hubble Legacy National Air and Space Museum
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Sep 10, 2009

Hubble Legacy National Air and Space Museum

Images from the Hubble Space Telescope are reflected on special glasses as people observe the newly released...

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NASA image: “Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
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Jun 11, 2025

“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema

Attendees pick up movie posters for the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The Untold Story of the James Webb Space...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Sara Seager, a MacArthur Fellow and Professor of Planetary Science and Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of...

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NASA image: “Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema
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Jun 11, 2025

“Cosmic Dawn” Screening at Greenbelt Cinema

Attendees gather outside of the Greenbelt Cinema before a screening of the new NASA+ documentary “Cosmic Dawn: The...

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore...

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 1, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

This is an onboard photo of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) power control unit (PCU), the heart of the HST's power...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Mar 11, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

On the Space Shuttle Columbia's mid deck, the STS-109 crew of seven pose for the traditional in-flight portrait....

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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Megan McArthur arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2747
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialists Michael Good (left) and Andrew Feustel greet each other after...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 1, 1993

Space Shuttle Project

Backdropped against the Earth, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST)is shown sporting new and modified solar arrays...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2748
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Mike Massimino arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2754
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist John Grunsfeld prepares to speak to the media at the Shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2745
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Andrew Feustel arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2753
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 commander Scott Altman speaks to the media at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2750
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 pilot Gregory C. Johnson arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2744
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Michael Good arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2751
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 pilot Gregory C. Johnson arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2752
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist John Grunsfeld arrives at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2746
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Sep 21, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - STS-125 mission specialist Michael Good greets a worker at the Shuttle Landing Facility at...

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NASA image: Roman Coronagraph Digging the Dark Hole
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May 21, 2024

Roman Coronagraph Digging the Dark Hole

The Roman Coronagraph Instrument on NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will test new tools that block...

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NASA image: What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A
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Mar 13, 2019

What Lurks Beneath NASA's Chamber A

Hidden below Chamber A at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston is an area engineers used to test critical...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-752-020 (11-21 Feb. 1997) --- Astronaut Mark C. Lee, standing on the end of the Remote Manipulator System...

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NASA image: EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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Feb 16, 1997

EVA 3 activity on Flight Day 6 to service the Hubble Space Telescope

STS082-310-017 (15 Feb. 1997) --- This wide shot of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in Discovery's cargo bay,...

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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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