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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 research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body
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May 20, 1969

NASA research pilot Bill Dana takes a moment to watch NASA's NB-52B cruise overhead after a research flight in the HL-10. On the left, John Reeves can be seen at the cockpit of the lifting body

The HL-10 was one of five heavyweight lifting-body designs flown at NASA's Flight Research Center (FRC--later Dryden...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer's Looping Lunar Voyage
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Feb 13, 2025

Lunar Trailblazer's Looping Lunar Voyage

Lunar Trailblazer's voyage to the Moon will take between four and seven months, depending on the day it launches....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1545
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The winners of NASA’s Quality and Safety Achievement Recognition, or QASAR, awards for 2011 pose...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1016
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May 18, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An adult Black-necked Stilt seems to be giving its chick a dancing lesson. The chick...

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NASA image: NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane
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Oct 8, 2019

NASA Takes Delivery of X-57, First All-Electric X-plane

The X-57 Maxwell, NASA’s first all-electric experimental aircraft, or X-plane – and the agency’s first crewed...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in Moon's Orbit (Artist's Concept)

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer mission approaches the Moon as it enters its science orbit in this artist's concept. The...

JPL
NASA image: Gradient Sun
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Oct 18, 2012

Gradient Sun

Watching a particularly beautiful movie of the sun helps show how the lines between science and art can sometimes...

GSFC
NASA image: Aubree Hill Portrait
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Jan 20, 2022

Aubree Hill Portrait

“I’ve always been creative. I was always in dance class and taking violin lessons. I would say, ‘Hey Dad, I don't...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew
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Mar 25, 2014

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 39 Crew

ISS039-E-005258 (25 March 2014) --- Not only do millions of tourists have special attractions to the Grand Canyon,...

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NASA image: Potential Active Processes in Porter Crater
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Jul 15, 2015

Potential Active Processes in Porter Crater

The extended-mission status of the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter and the HiRISE camera has greatly increased our...

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Lozere Department, Mende, France
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May 1, 1999

Space Radar Image of Lozere Department, Mende, France

This is an X-band seasonal image of the central part of Lozere Departement situated south of the Massif Central in...

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NASA image: STEM on Station Social Promo
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Aug 24, 2023

STEM on Station Social Promo

STEMonstrations are STEM demonstrations performed and explained by astronauts living and working on the...

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NASA image: Dana Bolles Portrait
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Mar 2, 2023

Dana Bolles Portrait

"There are a lot of things I can do that other people who are 'able-bodied' can't. For example, I was at Costco, and...

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NASA image: Alana Johnson Portrait
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Feb 7, 2024

Alana Johnson Portrait

"Where I grew up [on my family farm] 100% shaped who I am. In fact, my son and I were talking about high schools and...

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NASA image: Gradient Sun [still]
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Dec 8, 2017

Gradient Sun [still]

To view a video of the Gradient Sun go to: www.flickr.com/photos/gsfc/8103212817 Looking at a particularly beautiful...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-05-S-00296
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Sep 1, 2005

KSC-05-S-00296

Space Shuttle Discovery hurtled into orbit on July 26, 2005, returning the Shuttle to flight and beginning NASA's...

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Audio
Apr 18, 2025

Ep381_Commercial_Lunar_Tools_and_Science

Houston, We Have a Podcast Episode 386: EHP Tools || Guests: Holly Newton Mejia and Dr. Juliane Gross Introduction...

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Audio
Jan 23, 2026

HWHAP Ep408 Artemis II Recovery

Ep408_Artemis Recovery Director Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Apr 17, 2026

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle

HWHAP Ep418: Ascension: Looking Back at Space Shuttle Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the...

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NASA image: NASA's Hubble Universe in 3-D
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's Hubble Universe in 3-D

This image depicts a vast canyon of dust and gas in the Orion Nebula from a 3-D computer model based on observations...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Area and Volume
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Apr 14, 2022

STEMonstrations: Area and Volume

Astronauts Megan McArthur and Aki Hoshide discuss how engineers designed the U.S. Destiny module so that every cubic...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Physical and Chemical Changes
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Dec 12, 2023

STEMonstrations: Physical and Chemical Changes

Do you know the difference between a physical and a chemical change? In this STEMonstration astronaut Sultan...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Photosynthesis
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Aug 30, 2023

STEMonstrations: Photosynthesis

Did you know astronauts are studying the effects of microgravity on plant growth? In this STEMonstration, astronaut...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Friction
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Sep 25, 2024

STEMonstrations: Friction

Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? In the latest STEMonstration episode, learn about shooting stars and...

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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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