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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: ARC-1958-A-23753
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Jan 30, 1958

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Shadowgraph of Finned Hemispherical model in free-flight show shock waves produced by blunt bodies (H. Julian Allen...

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NASA image: ARC-1986-AC86-0583-12
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Aug 7, 1986

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Cray 550 Computer installed in N-233 with B Rosen and Dr. Paul Kutler. Dr. Kutler (right) guided much of Ames' work...

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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: View of FE Fossum working with SHERE
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Aug 3, 2011

View of FE Fossum working with SHERE

ISS028-E-020679 (3 Aug. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, works with Shear...

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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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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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Aug 10, 2011

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ISS028-E-023972 (10 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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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: Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957
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Sep 7, 1957

Hypersonic Glider Model in Full Scale Tunnel 1957

L57-1439 A model based on Langley s concept of a hypersonic glider was test flown on an umbilical cord inside the...

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NASA image: DSC_0681
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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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Oct 18, 2002

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

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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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Feb 16, 2000

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In the Early Space Exploration Conference Center at the KSC Visitor Complex, the planning committee for the 2000...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Director Michael Watkins, standing, explains the history of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the use of the...

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Feb 16, 2000

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In the Early Space Exploration Conference Center at the KSC Visitor Complex, the planning committee for the 2000...

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NASA image: NASA Minute: April 10, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026

NASA Minute: April 10, 2026

This week, NASA made history as Artemis II carried humans back to the Moon and broke the distance record set during...

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NASA image: Craters of Time
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Apr 6, 2026

Craters of Time

art002e010399 (April 6, 2026) During a lunar flyby observation period, the Artemis II crew captures craters dotting...

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NASA image: Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi
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Jun 5, 2026

Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

NASA Chief Historian Brian Odom introduces a panel to discuss “Partnerships Across Hubble’s History” during an event...

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NASA image: Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi
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Jun 5, 2026

Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

Matt Mountain, president of AURA, speaks about the history of the Hubble Space Telescope’s partnerships during an...

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NASA image: Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi
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Jun 5, 2026

Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

Matt Mountain, president of AURA, speaks about the history of the Hubble Space Telescope’s partnerships during an...

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Jun 4, 2026

Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

NASA Hubble Senior Project Scientist Jennifer Wiseman speaks about the history of the Hubble Space Telescope during...

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Jun 4, 2026

Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

NASA Deputy Project Scientist For Communications Amber Straughn speaks about the history of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi
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Beyond the Deep Field: Hubble’s Legacy and the Future of Cosmi

Former NASA Senior Project Scientist Dave Leckrone speaks about the history of the Hubble Space Telescope during an...

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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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