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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: 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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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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Jul 5, 2007

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The Dawn mission manager, Armando Piloto, discusses the processing of the Delta II rocket and Dawn spacecraft. The...

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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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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: GRC-2022-C-10555
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Nov 10, 2022

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Dan Raible, an Electronics Engineer in NASA Glenn Research Center’s Optics and Photonics Branch. Raible has a long...

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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: SPHEREx Preliminary Design (Illustration)
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Jan 5, 2021

SPHEREx Preliminary Design (Illustration)

NASA's SPHEREx mission will study the universe's early expansion, the history of galaxies, and the composition of...

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Jan 19, 2017

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Josh White Jr. was keynote speaker for Exploring Leadership Colloquium, he performed “A Musical and Storytelling...

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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: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum Senior Curator in the Division of Space History Dr. Roger...

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Pilot Pamela Melroy takes part in the crew's post-landing briefing for the...

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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: 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: Space capsule mounted in the Full Scale Wind Tunnel
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Jan 22, 1959

Space capsule mounted in the Full Scale Wind Tunnel

The Mercury space capsule undergoing tests in Full Scale Wind Tunnel, January 1959. Photograph published in Winds of...

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Apr 22, 1965

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Vance I. Oyama at the Gas Chromatograph in Ames' life detection laboratory, Vance and his brother Jiro both...

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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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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: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-036
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8
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Apr 4, 2004

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition 8

ISS008-E-20656 (4 April 2004) --- This image featuring the Ukrainian city of Kiev on a reservoir on the Dnepr River...

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-112 Commander Jeffrey Ashby is shown during the crew's post-landing briefing for...

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NASA image: NASA's Giant Leaps: Past and Future - Celebrating Apollo 50th as we Go Forward to the Moon
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Jul 19, 2019

NASA's Giant Leaps: Past and Future - Celebrating Apollo 50th as we Go Forward to the Moon

Fifty years ago, humans took their first steps on the Moon and the world watched as we made history. During this...

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Sep 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A row of posters displays some of the history of the Shuttle Carrier Aircraft, or SCA, that...

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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-112 Mission Specialist David Wolf responds to a question during the crew's...

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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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