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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: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, answers questions from...

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NASA image: Diverse Minerals in Coprates Chasma
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Aug 18, 2023

Diverse Minerals in Coprates Chasma

This image shows the southern wall of Coprates Chasma, in the equatorial canyon system of Valles Marineris. While...

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NASA image: Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12
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Oct 19, 2005

Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-5284 (19 Oct. 2005) --- This image of Hurricane Wilma was taken at 8:24 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, by the...

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NASA image: President Biden Previews Image from Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 11, 2022

President Biden Previews Image from Webb Space Telescope

U.S. President Joe Biden listens to NASA experts as he previews the first full-color image from NASA’s James Webb...

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NASA image: Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.
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Feb 8, 2017

Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.

Ames Center Director, Eugene Tu (Left) with Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, center, speaks to...

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NASA image: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Joins NASA to Distribute STEM Ar
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Mar 3, 2023

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Joins NASA to Distribute STEM Ar

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, center, with COSI and NASA staff and students from the East Oakland Youth...

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NASA image: SPHEREx Vela Molecular Ridge
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Jul 2, 2025

SPHEREx Vela Molecular Ridge

This image of the Vela Molecular Ridge was captured by NASA's SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 8, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Launch vehicles used by NASA in its history of exploring space are displayed in the "Rocket Garden" adjacent to the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Oct 1, 1984

Space Shuttle Projects

The Space Shuttle Discovery en route to Earth orbit for NASA's 51-A mission is reminiscent of a soaring Eagle. The...

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 18, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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NASA image: Women Launching Women
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Mar 15, 2024

Women Launching Women

Kennedy Space Center Director of Center Engagement and Business Integration Services, Kim Carter, participates in a...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 69 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is seen outside the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft after he landed with Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Exquisite Layering
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Jun 2, 2020

Exquisite Layering

Much of Mars is covered by sand and dust but in some places stacks of sedimentary layers are visible. In this image,...

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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., is seen as he watches the beginning of the first all-woman spacewalk on Friday, Oct....

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NASA image: ARC-1989-A89-7034
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Aug 26, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-7034

P-34681 Range: 870,000 kilometers (540,000 miles) This image of Neptune's irregularly-shaped satellite 1989N1 taken...

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NASA image: ARC-1993-AC93-0121-1
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May 10, 1993

ARC-1993-AC93-0121-1

Burrowing Owls keep watch over Moffett Field wetlands. The burrowing owl is currently listed as a Species of Special...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 69 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is helped out of the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft just minutes after he Roscosmos...

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NASA image: Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez
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Oct 16, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez

NASA Kennedy Space Center workers gather at KARS Park II to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 17, 2019. The...

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NASA image: Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez
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Oct 10, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez

Yanidsi Velez-Bonet, senior director of Florida Programs and Policy for the Hispanic Federation, speaks to workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6487
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Aug 13, 2011

KSC-2011-6487

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near Guest Services at the...

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NASA image: iss064m260281734_Expedition_64_InFlight_Interview_NBC_News_Glover_210128
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Jan 28, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE NBC TODAY SHOW Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: iss028e025736
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Aug 15, 2011

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ISS028-E-025736 (15 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 18, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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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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