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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: Research and Technology
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Jun 18, 1996

Research and Technology

Research to lower the cost of thrust chamber assembly is conducted by Marshall scientist to significantly reduce the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 16, 1999

Around Marshall

Alabama Governor Don Seigleman cuts the ribbon marking the dedication of the Saturn V rocket replica that was...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 27, 1992

Around Marshall

A Marshall researcher examines a sample from the Solar Array Passive Long Duration Exposure Facility (LDEF). LDEF,...

MSFC
NASA image: Earth Science
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Jun 10, 1996

Earth Science

Marshall researchers conduct extensive analysis of weather patterns by using remote sensing on lightning and...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 18, 1999

Around Marshall

The re-enactment of astronaut Neil Armstrong's first steps off the lunar lander provided quite the occasion for many...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 31, 1992

Around Marshall

Vice-president Dan Quayle tours the model space station with astronauts Kerneth Reightler Jr. and Dr. Thomas Jones...

MSFC
NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center's Ruth Jones Speaks at Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities Roundtable Discussion
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Sep 27, 2017

Marshall Space Flight Center's Ruth Jones Speaks at Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities Roundtable Discussion

Marshall’s Ruth Jones, a mishap investigation specialist, told her NASA story and spoke about minority statistics in...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 9, 1988

Around Marshall

Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-26) astronauts George Nelson, John Lounge, and Richard Covey are pictured training on...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Captures Swath of Destruction from Deadly Oklahoma Tornado
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Jun 5, 2013

NASA Spacecraft Captures Swath of Destruction from Deadly Oklahoma Tornado

The Newcastle-Moore EF-5 tornado ripped through central Oklahoma on May 20, 2013, killing 24 people and leaving...

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NASA image: Inside the Quesst - Fall 2022
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Sep 13, 2022

Inside the Quesst - Fall 2022

The X-59 research aircraft is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission. It is designed to fly supersonic without...

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NASA image: Learn the Latest About X-59 and its Mission - March 2023
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Mar 16, 2023

Learn the Latest About X-59 and its Mission - March 2023

The X-59 research aircraft is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission. It is designed to fly supersonic without...

HQ
NASA image: NHQ20200501ARMD006
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May 1, 2020

NHQ20200501ARMD006

NASA is leading the nation to open a safe new era in air travel called Advanced Air Mobility, or AAM. AAM will...

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NASA image: SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: San Fernando Valley, California
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Oct 12, 2000

SRTM Perspective View with Landsat Overlay: San Fernando Valley, California

The San Fernando Valley lower right of center is part of Los Angeles and includes well over one million people. Two...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

People learn about the work conducted at NASA Stennis in south Mississippi while visiting the NASA Stennis booth at...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

A crowd of people in Russellville, Arkansas, prepare to watch the total solar eclipse on April 8 as Forbes ranked...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events
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Apr 8, 2024

NASA Stennis Participates in NASA Eclipse Events

NASA Stennis Acting Center Director John Bailey, front left, speaks to people gathered to view the total solar...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Lola Fatoyinbo
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Lola Fatoyinbo

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show
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Mar 25, 2018

NASA Armstrong Supported 2018 Los Angeles County Air Show

NASA Armstrong pilots Stu Broce, Greg Nelson and Tim Williams sign autographs for people at the Los Angeles County...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Joy Ng
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Joy Ng

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Kasha Patel
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Kasha Patel

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Claire Parkinson
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Claire Parkinson

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Colleen Hartman
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Colleen Hartman

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Katrina Jackson
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Katrina Jackson

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Owen Kelley
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Owen Kelley

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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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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