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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: Fluid Physics
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Aug 7, 2002

Fluid Physics

Colored oil flow toy was part of a student-designed apparatus used in the second Dropping in a Microgravity...

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NASA image: Ships at anchor, Gulf of Oman
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Apr 9, 1983

Ships at anchor, Gulf of Oman

STS006-44-532 (4-9 April 1983) --- This is one of a series of photographs taken through the “ceiling” windows of the...

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NASA image: Strait of Hormuz
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Jul 4, 1982

Strait of Hormuz

Portions of Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Iran are seen at the Strait of Hormuz (26.0N, 56.0E) in this view. A...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember
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Mar 13, 2011

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 26 crewmember

ISS026-E-033648 (13 March 2011) --- From 220 miles above Japan, an Expedition 26 crew member onboard the...

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NASA image: SODI DSC Hardware Setup
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Sep 13, 2016

SODI DSC Hardware Setup

iss049e002305 (9/13/2016) --- A view taken during Selectable Optics Diagnostic Instrument (SODI) DSC Hardware Setup...

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NASA image: jsc2023e055885
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Feb 22, 2023

jsc2023e055885

jsc2023e055885 (2/22/2023) --- Matthew Vellone operates the first prototype of the experimental system to fly aboard...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3143
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Jun 20, 2014

KSC-2014-3143

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Natural vegetation surrounds the historic Cape Canaveral Light on Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS
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Aug 17, 2002

Crew Earth Observations (CEO) taken during Expedition Five on the ISS

ISS005-E-9984 (17 August 2002) --- This digital still photograph, taken from the International Space Station (ISS)...

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NASA image: Space Product Development (SPD)
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Feb 9, 2003

Space Product Development (SPD)

This composite image shows soybean plants growing in the Advanced Astroculture experiment aboard the International...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Erika Wright, education specialist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a briefing...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 1, 1997

Microgravity

Apfel's excellent match: This series of photos shows a water drop containing a surfactant (Triton-100) as it...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, answers a question...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: Oklahoma Area Struck By Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Imaged by NASA Satellite
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Nov 8, 2016

Oklahoma Area Struck By Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Imaged by NASA Satellite

On Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016, at 7:44 p.m. local time, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck near the town of Cushing,...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Barry Lefer, tropospheric composition program manager in the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Ellen Stofan, under secretary for Science and Research at the Smithsonian Institution, speaks during a briefing on...

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NASA image: Marshburn works with Marangoni Experiment Hardware in Kibo
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Mar 19, 2013

Marshburn works with Marangoni Experiment Hardware in Kibo

ISS035e006147 (19 March 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 35 flight engineer, works on the...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks during a...

HQ
NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, answers a question...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Karen Fox moderates a briefing on NASA’s TEMPO (Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Caroline Nowlan, atmospheric physicist at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian, speaks during a...

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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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