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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: NASA Explorers: Microgravity
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Jan 8, 2020

NASA Explorers: Microgravity

It’s not rockets and satellites that make NASA soar. It’s people. NASA Explorers is a new digital series that takes...

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NASA image: Galaxy Evolution Explorer Celebrates Five Years in Space
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Apr 28, 2008

Galaxy Evolution Explorer Celebrates Five Years in Space

Since its launch five years ago, the Galaxy Evolution Explorer has photographed hundreds of millions of galaxies in...

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NASA image: Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel  Jsc2019m000727
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Oct 15, 2019

Exploration EMU (xEMU) Next Generation Spacesuit Resource Reel Jsc2019m000727

During the last decade, NASA has been designing and testing exploration suit concepts in an effort to advance needed...

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NASA image: Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars
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Aug 28, 2019

Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars

Tom Joyner Explores Moon to Mars

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station
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Mar 4, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E6: On Station

jsc2019m001199 - Now that our researchers’ experiment is on the International Space Station, it’s time to test how...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space launch Complex 26 a historical marker has been...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Tori McLendon of NASA Communications, speaks to guests at an event celebrating the 60th anniversary of America's...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Launch team members who supported the launch of America's first satellite, Explorer 1, pose at a newly unveiled...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1
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May 9, 2018

Spaceflight 101: Explorer 1

Aerospace pioneers who worked on the launch of Explorer 1 participate in a panel discussion with NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: Galaxy Evolution Explorer Spies Band of Stars
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Jun 20, 2007

Galaxy Evolution Explorer Spies Band of Stars

Globular star cluster NGC 362, in a false-color image from NASA's Galaxy Evolution Explorer. Image credit:...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Astronaut Rex Walheim spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event was held to...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Mark Geyer, Orion Program Manager, spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, left, Phil McAlister, Director of NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, second from left, Phil McAlister, Director of...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden speaks during a ceremony, Thursday, July 30, 2009, where he was honored with the...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden speaks during a ceremony, Thursday, July 30, 2009, where he was honored with the...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

During a "Powering Exploration Mission-1" ceremony in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander and director of the Eastern Range, speaks to guests at an event...

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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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