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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: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is seen at the launch pad, Thursday,...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

John Logsdon, Apollo historian and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, speaks about the history of...

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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: KSC-00pp1510
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Oct 9, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- In the still-dark early morning hours, Space Shuttle Discovery is illuminated by the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2790
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Dec 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- With workers standing by at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., an...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon
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May 30, 2020

NASA Astronauts Launch from America in Historic Test Flight of SpaceX Crew Dragon

For the first time in history, NASA astronauts have launched from American soil in a commercially built and operated...

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NASA image: Women Launching Women
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Mar 15, 2024

Women Launching Women

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro participates in a discussion in honor of Women's History Month held on...

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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: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David H. DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Astronomy and the Space Sciences Division of Space History, at the Smithsonian's...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

Attendees of the USA Science and Engineering Festival observe their infrared images as a NASA Staff member describes...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is seen at the launch pad, Thursday,...

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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.

Jack Boyd (Left) with Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history...

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NASA image: Along the Floor of Coprates Chasma
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Aug 7, 2017

Along the Floor of Coprates Chasma

This image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a small portion of the floor of Coprates Chasma, a large...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2606
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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NASA image: Women of the Artemis Launch Team
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Mar 4, 2020

Women of the Artemis Launch Team

In celebration of Women’s History Month, the “Women of Launch Control” working in Exploration Ground Systems take...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0803
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Mar 24, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. - The Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX) spacecraft is lowered toward a work stand....

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NASA image: Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event
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Mar 8, 2012

Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event

Marcia Smith, President, spacepolicyonline.com, participates in a panel discussion at the Women, Innovation and...

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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. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, watches the beginning of the first all-woman spacewalk on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, from the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2611
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers help load the Public Affairs Office console...

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NASA image: Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event
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Mar 8, 2012

Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event

NASA Deputy Administrator, Lori Garver, far right, gives the keynote address at the Women, Innovation and Aerospace...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Nov. 20, 2020
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Nov 20, 2020

Inside KSC! for Nov. 20, 2020

Mike Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi made history on the first crew rotation flight of a...

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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

Betsy Pugel, far left, a physicist from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., talks with students...

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NASA image: Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles
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Sep 7, 1957

Hot-Air Jets/Ceramic Heat Exchangers/ Materials for Nose Cones and Reentry Vehicles

L57-5383 Hot-air jets employing ceramic heat exchangers played an important role at Langley in the study 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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