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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: Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling
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Oct 14, 1984

Astronauts Sullivan and Leestma perform in-space simulation of refueling

S84-43432 (11 Oct. 1984) --- Appearing small in the center background of this image, astronauts Kathryn D. Sullivan,...

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NASA image: Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite
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Sep 1, 1985

Astronaut James van Hoften working with Syncom IV-3 satellite

51I-S-237 (1 Sept. 1985) --- A still photo made from a video downlink shows astronaut James D. van Hoften, just...

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NASA image: Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronat Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-104-008 (14 Nov 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner appears to be under the remote manipulator system (RMS) end...

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NASA image: Dynamic Looping Action
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Jun 4, 2018

Dynamic Looping Action

This close-up from a video clip taken May 30-June 1, 2018 shows a large active region in extreme ultraviolet light...

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NASA image: Trio of Tempests
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Oct 4, 2017

Trio of Tempests

Three distinct active regions with towering arches above them rotated into view over a three-day period (Sept....

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NASA image: Personnel viewing posters showing how NASA activities have made an impact on Costa Rican people
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Mar 3, 2004

Personnel viewing posters showing how NASA activities have made an impact on Costa Rican people

L-R; Jorge Andres Diaz, Director of the Costa Rican National Hangar for Airborne Research division of the National...

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NASA image:  Nyamulagira Volcano, Democratic Republic Congo
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Oct 31, 2024

Nyamulagira Volcano, Democratic Republic Congo

Nyamulagira volcano, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, showed continuing eruptive activity since July 2024. Three...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA and United Space Alliance (USA) Space Shuttle program managers attend a briefing, part of activities during a leadership workday.  The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC.  Starting third from left are NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik, USA Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro, NASA Space Shuttle Program Manager William Parsons, and USA Associate Program Manager of Ground Operations Andy Allen.
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Dec 19, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA and United Space Alliance (USA) Space Shuttle program managers attend a briefing, part of activities during a leadership workday. The day is intended to provide management with an in-depth, hands-on look at Shuttle processing activities at KSC. Starting third from left are NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Station and Shuttle Programs Michael Kostelnik, USA Vice President and Space Shuttle Program Manager Howard DeCastro, NASA Space Shuttle Program Manager William Parsons, and USA Associate Program Manager of Ground Operations Andy Allen.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA and United Space Alliance (USA) Space Shuttle program managers attend a briefing,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA
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Dec 12, 1972

Astronaut Harrison Schmitt uses scoop to retrieve lunar samples during EVA

AS17-145-22157 (12 Dec. 1972) --- Scientist-astronaut Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 17 lunar module pilot, uses an...

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NASA image: NASA Rainfall Data and Global Fire Weather
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Jun 28, 2018

NASA Rainfall Data and Global Fire Weather

The Global Fire WEather Database (GFWED) integrates different weather factors influencing the likelihood of a...

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NASA image: Warm-Season Flows in Cold-Season Ravines
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May 6, 2015

Warm-Season Flows in Cold-Season Ravines

Ravines or very large gullies are actively forming on Mars during the coldest times of year, when carbon dioxide...

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NASA image: Craters of All Ages and Sizes
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Nov 10, 2015

Craters of All Ages and Sizes

Locations of more than 1,000 craters mapped on Pluto by NASA New Horizons mission indicate a wide range of surface...

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NASA image: NASA's Juno Captures Thermal Emissions at Zal Montes
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Dec 12, 2024

NASA's Juno Captures Thermal Emissions at Zal Montes

Red circles and arrows point to glowing thermal emission from active lava breakouts observed by the Stellar...

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NASA image: Memnonia Sulci
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Oct 24, 2016

Memnonia Sulci

The elongated hills in this VIS image are a feature termed yardangs. Yardangs are formed by wind activity in regions...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim
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Oct 8, 2024

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim

jsc2024e066553 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Soyuz MS-27 crew member Jonny Kim undergoes...

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NASA image: Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon
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May 13, 2019

Wrinkle Ridges on the Moon

Scientists have discovered these wrinkle ridges in a region of the Moon called Mare Frigoris. These ridges add to...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonny Kim
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Oct 8, 2024

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim

jsc2024e066561 (Oct. 8, 2024) --- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Soyuz MS-27 crew member Jonny Kim undergoes...

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NASA image: Memnonia Fossae Enhanced Color
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Jun 4, 1998

Memnonia Fossae Enhanced Color

Tharsis-centered volcanic and tectonic activity resulted in the formation of radial grabens of Memnonia Fossae,...

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NASA image: Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets
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Oct 24, 2014

Rosetta Comet Spreads its Jets

This image was taken by the Optical, Spectroscopic, and Infrared Remote Imaging System, Rosetta main onboard...

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NASA image: Artist's Concept of Jupiter Lightning
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Jun 6, 2018

Artist's Concept of Jupiter Lightning

This artist's concept of lightning distribution in Jupiter's northern hemisphere incorporates a JunoCam image with...

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NASA image: ATV Ingress
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Aug 13, 2014

ATV Ingress

ISS040-E-091969 (13 Aug. 2014) --- Surrounded by stowage containers, European Space Agency astronaut Alexander...

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NASA image: DSC_1880
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Jan 12, 2020

DSC_1880

The first flight core stage for NASA’s new Space Launch System rocket arrived at Stennis Space Center on Jan. 12 for...

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NASA image: ATV Ingress
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Aug 13, 2014

ATV Ingress

ISS040-E-091918 (13 Aug. 2014) --- European Space Agency astronaut Alexander Gerst, Expedition 40 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: SLS Core Stage Arrival/Rollout
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Jan 12, 2020

SLS Core Stage Arrival/Rollout

The first flight core stage for NASA’s new Space Launch System rocket arrived at Stennis Space Center on Jan. 12 for...

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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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