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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: VP Pence visits Johnson Space Center
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Aug 23, 2018

VP Pence visits Johnson Space Center

Acting director of the Exploration Integration and Science Directorate and Chief Scientist at NASA's Johnson Space...

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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

Kate Calvin, NASA’s Chief Scientist, speaks to the Climate Change Research Initiative (CCRI) cohort, Wednesday, Aug....

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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during...

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Jan 5, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, agency leaders spoke to members of the...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jennifer Fogarty, Chief Scientist for NASA’s Human Research Program, is seen during a discussion titled...

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NASA image: Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman's F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 6, 2026

Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman's F-5 Aircraft

Matthew Mickens, project scientist, space crop production at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, left, and Clara Wright,...

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NASA image: Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman's F-5 Aircraft
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Mar 6, 2026

Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman's F-5 Aircraft

Matthew Mickens, project scientist, space crop production at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, left, and Clara Wright,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]

Join NASA experts for a special climate edition of NASA Science Live on Wednesday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin speaks on the main stage at the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on...

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NASA image: MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL D
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Nov 20, 2019

MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL D

MARCIA LINDSTROM, AT PODIUM, FACILITATES ARTEMIS PROGRAM PANEL DISCUSSION AT NOVEMBER MARSHALL ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON....

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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

NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan, far left, asks the members of the panel a question during a discussion of the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-15 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Jun 28, 2018

SpaceX CRS-15 What's On Board Science Briefing

Mike Roberts, deputy chief scientist, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), speaks to members of...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin speaks on the main stage at the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing
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Mar 5, 2020

SpaceX CRS-20 What's On Board Science Briefing

Gene Boland, chief scientist of Techshot, addresses NASA Social participants during a What’s on Board science...

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NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing
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Jul 27, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Pre-Launch Briefing

Jennifer Buchli, deputy chief scientist, NASA’s International Space Station Program, participates in a prelaunch...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-24 PreLaunch News Conference
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Dec 20, 2021

SpaceX CRS-24 PreLaunch News Conference

Dr. Bob Dempsey, acting deputy chief scientist, International Space Station Program, is introduced during a...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media briefing, Thursday, May 3,...

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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Social Media Briefing
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Nov 25, 2018

Mars InSight Social Media Briefing

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green talks about Mars InSight during a social media briefing, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 at...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Chief Scientist, Jim Green, asks Brian Muirhead, Pre-project Manager of Mars Sample Return at NASA’s Jet...

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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Shannon Lucid, NASA chief scientist, speaks to attendees of a panel session during...

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NASA image: How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars
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Apr 23, 2021

How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter made history on April 19, 2021, with the first powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on...

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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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