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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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Oct 6, 1998

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Center Director Roy Bridges (left) greets STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr. after his arrival on a T-38...

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NASA image: A Milestone for Our Experimental Supersonic Airplane on This Week @NASA – April 14, 2023
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Apr 14, 2023

A Milestone for Our Experimental Supersonic Airplane on This Week @NASA – April 14, 2023

A milestone for our experimental supersonic airplane, stretching Orion’s wings before the next flight, and...

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NASA image: A Tunnel Through Time - The History of NASA's Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Sep 1, 2010

A Tunnel Through Time - The History of NASA's Altitude Wind Tunnel

This documentary traces the Altitude Wind Tunnel (AWT) story from conception in pre-War Germany through its...

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NASA image: Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artists Bob and Louise McCall in their Paradise Valley, Arizona studio, in front of "Celebrating One Hundred Years...

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NASA image: Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Center Director Kevin Petersen in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Bob Mccall and NASA Dryden Director Kevin Petersen stand by "Celebrating One Hundred Years of Powered Flight,...

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NASA image: Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
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Jun 5, 2003

Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight mural in the artist's studio in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Artist Bob McCall signs the Centennial of Flight Mural in his Paradise Valley, Arizona Studio. The mural was created...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00315
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Dec 5, 2005

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I'm John Hueckel. I work as a launch site integration manager with NASA's Launch Services Program. I get the...

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NASA image: iss066m263401729_2021_Astronaut_Candidate_Selection_211206
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Dec 6, 2021

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After evaluating more than 12,000 applications, NASA introduced its 2021 astronaut candidates in an event Monday,...

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NASA image: Testing Our Mega Moon Rocket and Ground Systems on This Week @NASA – April 15, 2022
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Apr 15, 2022

Testing Our Mega Moon Rocket and Ground Systems on This Week @NASA – April 15, 2022

Testing our mega Moon rocket and ground systems, preparing the James Webb Space telescope for science, and testing...

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Jun 13, 2025

HWHAP Ep389 Runway to the Stars

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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NASA image: Preparing for a More Powerful Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 20, 2023
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Jan 20, 2023

Preparing for a More Powerful Space Station on This Week @NASA – January 20, 2023

Preparing for a more powerful space station, building a more fuel-efficient aircraft, and a way to possibly predict...

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NASA image: Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – April 26, 2024
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Apr 26, 2024

Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test on This Week @NASA – April 26, 2024

Prelaunch Activities for Our Next Commercial Crew Flight Test, celebrating our home planet for Earth Day, and...

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NASA image: Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024
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Apr 12, 2024

Following the Shadow of the Total Solar Eclipse on This Week @NASA – April 12, 2024

Following the shadow of the total solar eclipse, a NASA astronaut returns safely from the space station, and our...

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NASA image: Showcasing Our Efforts to Monitor Earth’s Climate on This Week @NASA – March 11, 2022
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Mar 11, 2022

Showcasing Our Efforts to Monitor Earth’s Climate on This Week @NASA – March 11, 2022

Showcasing our efforts to monitor Earth’s climate, a spacecraft for an asteroid mission is close to its final...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00036
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Feb 3, 2005

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With a reputation for ingenious creativity and clever innovation, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California is...

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NASA image: X-Rays from Pluto
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Sep 14, 2016

X-Rays from Pluto

The first detection of Pluto in X-rays has been made using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory in conjunction with...

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NASA image: The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022
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May 20, 2022

The Next Commercial Crew Test Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 20, 2022

The next commercial crew test mission to the space station, outlining the agency’s objectives for deep space...

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NASA image: Commemorating an Historic Event for Human Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – September 16, 2022
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Sep 16, 2022

Commemorating an Historic Event for Human Spaceflight on This Week @NASA – September 16, 2022

Commemorating an historic event for human spaceflight, an update on plans for Artemis I, and what our Perseverance...

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NASA image: A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 2, 2024
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Feb 2, 2024

A Commercial Resupply Mission to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 2, 2024

A commercial resupply mission to the space station, preparing to make a delivery to the Moon, and monitoring our...

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Aug 29, 2025

HWHAP Ep399 A Record Breaking Astronaut

Dane Turner Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Mar 13, 2026

HWHAP Ep415 Air Force Rescue and Recovery

HWHAP Air Force Rescue and Recovery Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Jul 18, 2025

HWHAP Ep393 Crew-11

Ep393_Crew-11 Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA Johnson Space Center....

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May 23, 2025

Ep386_Moon_Material_Flammability

Ep386_Moon Material Flammability Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Mar 7, 2025

HWHAP Ep375 Crew-10

Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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