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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: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Communications Amber Straughn, center, answers a...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Project Manager Bill Ochs, left, and NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Jasmine Hopkins, NASA Communications, moderates a science briefing held by NASA and the French space agency Centre...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Project Scientist at ESA (European Space Agency) Christopher Evans, left, answers a...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Operations Controller Irma Quispe, 2nd from left, and other mission team members,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd1571
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Jun 20, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station,...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Communications Amber Straughn, right, answers a...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Parag Vaze, SWOT project manager, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a science briefing on the Surface...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Katherine Calvin, chief scientist and senior climate advisor, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by NASA...

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NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images Media Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Alise Fisher, left, moderates a briefing with NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Selma Cherchali, Earth observation program head, CNES, participates in a science briefing held by NASA and the...

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NASA image: ESA testing Orion solar wing panel
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Apr 25, 2018

ESA testing Orion solar wing panel

The solar arrays that will provide electricity to the Orion spacecraft were put through launch-day paces at ESA’s...

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NASA image: White Sands, New Mexico as seen from STS-60
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Feb 9, 1994

White Sands, New Mexico as seen from STS-60

STS060-83-016 (3-11 Feb 1994) --- White Sands National Monument (Park) is easily recognized in the center of this...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a science briefing on the Surface...

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NASA image: ESA testing Orion solar wing panel
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Apr 11, 2018

ESA testing Orion solar wing panel

The solar arrays that will provide electricity to the Orion spacecraft were put through launch-day paces at ESA’s...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Tamlin Pavelsky, SWOT hydrology science lead, University of North Carolina, participates in a science briefing held...

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NASA image: SWOT Science Briefing
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Dec 13, 2022

SWOT Science Briefing

Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, SWOT program scientist, NASA, participates in a science briefing held by NASA and the...

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NASA image: ESA testing Orion solar wing panel
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Apr 25, 2018

ESA testing Orion solar wing panel

The solar arrays that will provide electricity to the Orion spacecraft were put through launch-day paces at ESA’s...

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NASA image: ESA testing Orion solar wing panel
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Apr 25, 2018

ESA testing Orion solar wing panel

The solar arrays that will provide electricity to the Orion spacecraft were put through launch-day paces at ESA’s...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

NASA, SpaceX, and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES) hold a prelaunch news conference...

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NASA image: A Mechanical Harmony to NASA's Webb Telescope Sunshield
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Dec 8, 2017

A Mechanical Harmony to NASA's Webb Telescope Sunshield

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has a giant custom-built, kite-shaped sunshield driven by mechanics that will fold...

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NASA image: SWOT Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 14, 2022

SWOT Prelaunch News Conference

Capt. Max Rush, launch weather officer, U.S. Air Force, participates in a prelaunch news conference held by NASA,...

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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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