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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: StenniSphere
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Oct 25, 2000

StenniSphere

The John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center, StenniSphere, is one of Mississippi's leading tourist attractions...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr, Michael Meyer, NASA Mars lead scientist, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists discussed...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0108
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Jan 23, 2006

KSC-06pd0108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. — The right aft booster, comprised of the aft skirt and the aft motor segment, rolls out...

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NASA image: STS 51-G crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building
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May 20, 1985

STS 51-G crewmembers depart KSC's operations and checkout building

51G-S-117 (17 June 1985) --- 51-G crewmembers depart the Kennedy Space Center's operations and checkout building on...

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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

KSC
NASA image: Wildflowers at KSC
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May 19, 2023

Wildflowers at KSC

Wildflowers are in view near a road leading to the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s John F. Kennedy Space Center...

KSC
NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, speaks during...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Elizabeth Barrett, InSight Instrument Operations Lead, NASA JPL, gives remarks, as Andy Klesh, MarCO chief engineer,...

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NASA image: Expedition 10 Preflight
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Oct 7, 2004

Expedition 10 Preflight

Flight Engineer and Soyuz Commander Salizhan Sharipov, right, Expedition 10 Commander Leroy Chiao and the lead...

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NASA image: NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight
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May 15, 2024

NASA’s DC-8 Aircraft Prepares for Final Flight

Avionics lead Kelly Jellison wipes the windshield of the DC-8 aircraft prior to its final flight before it is...

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NASA image: Organ_Chip_tabletop_Emulate_AVATAR
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Jan 14, 2026

Organ_Chip_tabletop_Emulate_AVATAR

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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NASA image: Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronauts Young and Collins walk up ramp at Pad 19 during countdown

S66-42754 (18 July 1966) --- Astronauts John W. Young (leading), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, walk up...

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NASA image: Artemis I MCC OPF 2
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Nov 21, 2022

Artemis I MCC OPF 2

jsc2022e089168 (Nov. 21, 2022) During flight day 6 of the 25.5-day Artemis I mission, Lead Flight Director Rick...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016254
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Jul 30, 2021

jsc2024e016254

jsc2024e016254 (7/30/2021) --- A capstone student assembles the microscope and fluid breadboard for the Nano...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0488
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Apr 12, 2000

KSC00pp0488

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Liquid nitrogen lines are being used to freeze portions of Space Shuttle Atlantis'...

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NASA image: Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)
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Jun 30, 2014

Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2)

The launch gantry is rolled back to reveal the United Launch Alliance Delta II rocket with the Orbiting Carbon...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr
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Jun 1, 2018

NASA Celebrates 60th Anniversary with National Symphony Orchestr

Conductor Emil de Cou leads the National Symphony Orchestra during the "Space, the Next Frontier" event celebrating...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Tilman Spohn, HP3 investigation lead, Institute of Planetary Research (DLR), discusses NASA's InSight mission during...

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NASA image: jsc2013e100843
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Dec 24, 2013

jsc2013e100843

DATE: 12-24-13 LOCATION: Bldg. 30 - FCR-1 (30M/231) SUBJECT: ISS Flight Controllers during Expedition 38's 2nd...

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NASA image: jsc2024e016241
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Nov 27, 2023

jsc2024e016241

jsc2024e016241 (11/17/2023) --- CSIRO Project Lead Dr. Marc Elmouttie with the Multi-Resolution Scanning payload,...

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NASA image: jsc2012e099525
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Jul 3, 2012

jsc2012e099525

At the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, Canadian Space Agency Flight Engineer Chris Hadfield, one of the members...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1010
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Jan 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable poster with NASA's Commercial Crew Program (CCP) logo. CCP is leading...

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NASA image: NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini
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Aug 7, 2024

NASA Early Career Research Program - Climate Change Research Ini

Matthew Pearce, education officer at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies and project lead for the Climate...

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030
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Feb 25, 2013

ARC-2013-ACD13-0027-030

TROPI Seed Growth-1 payload (will fly to ISS on Space X 2) from left to right are Krisofer Vogelsong, Project...

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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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