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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: DATE: 3-27-15.LOCATION:  Building 30 - ISS FCR-1.SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko for their historic one-year mission aboard the ISS. .PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett
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Mar 27, 2015

DATE: 3-27-15.LOCATION: Building 30 - ISS FCR-1.SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko for their historic one-year mission aboard the ISS. .PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

DATE: 3-27-15 LOCATION: Building 30 - ISS FCR-1 SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and...

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NASA image: Historic X-1E Points to the Moon
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Nov 22, 2021

Historic X-1E Points to the Moon

This is a forward-looking view of the X-1E that stands on static display in front of the main office building at...

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NASA image: Landing Accuracy on Mars: A Historical Perspective
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Aug 10, 2012

Landing Accuracy on Mars: A Historical Perspective

This image illustrates how spacecraft landings on Mars have become more and more precise over the years. Since NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A96-0024
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Jan 28, 1996

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Historical Navy submarine with shadow of P-3 (sub chaser Orion in overlight

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0159-004
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Aug 16, 2011

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NASA Ames (neon) sign The new mixed with the historical on Arnold Avenue.

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NASA image: Madrid
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Oct 22, 2001

Madrid

This ASTER image was acquired on July 5, 2000 and covers an area of 25 by 24 km over Madrid, Spain. A historic...

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NASA image: MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights
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Jan 13, 2008

MESSENGER has Mercury in its Sights

With just one day until NASA MESSENGER spacecraft historic flyby of Mercury, MESSENGER has Mercury clearly in its...

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NASA image: NIMS Observes Increased Activity at Loki Patera, Io
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Observes Increased Activity at Loki Patera, Io

On Feb. 21, 1997, the Galileo spacecraft observed Io in daylight from a range of approximately 703,000 km 440,000...

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NASA image: The Space Station’s Newest Residents on This Week @NASA – March 29, 2024
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Mar 29, 2024

The Space Station’s Newest Residents on This Week @NASA – March 29, 2024

Descrip: A NASA astronaut is one of the space station’s newest residents, planning for the upcoming total solar...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Juno Spacecraft Makes Historic Flybys of Jupiter’s Moons [Episode 54]
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Mar 7, 2024

NASA Science Live: Juno Spacecraft Makes Historic Flybys of Jupiter’s Moons [Episode 54]

NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently made close flybys of two of Jupiter’s moons - Io and Europa. These two worlds are...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]
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Dec 17, 2024

NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]

Some records are made for breaking! Say hello to the fastest-moving human-made object, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. On...

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NASA image: This World Is Black and White
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Jan 11, 2011

This World Is Black and White

A look at how the historic DaisyWorld model illustrates earth science concepts, such as albedo and feedback loops.

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NASA image: ARC-1920-A-30791-49
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Jan 1, 1920

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Circa 1920's LANGLEY 5 FT. ATMOSPHERIC WIND TUNNEL 'EARLY WIND TUNNEL'. Historical Photographs.

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NASA image: LRC-2019-H1_P_FredHaise-100105
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Oct 1, 2019

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Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise visiting NASA Langley historic gantry where Fred once trained to fly the lunar lander.

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-9
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Feb 2, 1982

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Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Historical Air Force nominal engine display  (AFWAL TR-81-3156, Fig 110

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NASA image: 1401293
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Sep 17, 2014

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MR. RONALD BLAKELY SPEAKS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-AC96-0023-8
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Feb 2, 1982

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Date: Feb 1982 Photographer: Historical Air Force fuel distribution (AFWAL TR-81-3156, Fig 93

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NASA image: 1401292
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Sep 17, 2014

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GLENN DELGADO SPEAKS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM, HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF ART. SEPTEMBER...

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03457
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Aug 9, 2006

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Historical Baseline Blade Set (F31/A31) Installed on the Open Rotor Propulsion Rig in the 9x15 Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-1991-AC91-0534-2
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Sep 16, 1991

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Unitary wind tunnels historical land mark site plaque (types of Aricraft Tested) (NASA Seal on tunnel)

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NASA image: GRC-2010-C-03453
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Aug 9, 2006

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Historical Baseline Blade Set (F31/A31) Installed on the Open Rotor Propulsion Rig in the 9x15 Wind Tunnel

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0246-001
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Aug 3, 2010

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NRP (NASA Research Park) sign at the head of Shenandoah Plaza, Moffett Field Historic District as depicted on the sign

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NASA image: 2020 Black History Month Program
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Feb 18, 2020

2020 Black History Month Program

Marshall Space Flight Center's Black History Month program with Yotodsha Fields speaking on the history of historic...

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NASA image: 1401294
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Sep 17, 2014

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MR. CRAIG BOWERS SPEAKS AT HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM, HUNTSVILLE MUSEUM OF...

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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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