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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 Explorers S4 E7: On Station
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Mar 11, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E7: On Station

jsc2019m001200 - With the experiment’s journey complete, Elaine Horn-Ranney Ph.D. and Parastoo Khoshaklagh Ph.D. now...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Steve Squyres, from Cornell University, left, talks during a panel discussion on the Mars Program, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Pilot Still and MS Gernhardt with stowage locker
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Aug 12, 2016

Pilot Still and MS Gernhardt with stowage locker

STS083-346-002 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Susan L. Still, pilot, appears excited about the chore of vacuuming in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6485
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA astronauts Michael Fincke and Greg H. Johnson create some excitement by helping to draw...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2046
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Apr 12, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Winners of the NASA OPTIMUS PRIME Spinoff Video Contest show their excitement in the Debus...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Apr 15, 2004

Microgravity

The manipulation of organic materials--cells, tissues, and even living organisms--offers many exciting possibilities...

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NASA image: City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo
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Sep 14, 2025

City lights outline southern Japan from Fukuoka to Tokyo

iss073e0824492 (Sept. 14, 2025) --- In this oblique view from the International Space Station, city lights outline...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00022
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Mar 5, 2009

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Life on other planets... the idea has fascinated man for ages. The discovery of Earth-like planets with...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00026
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Mar 26, 2008

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See the last exciting moments of the STS-123 mission as Endeavour approaches Runway 15 of the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission
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Jun 3, 2021

Astronauts Preview Science Aboard Next SpaceX Resupply Mission

The astronauts aboard the International Space Station are ready for a big delivery of science experiments and...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5342
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Oct 6, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A banner inside NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building captures the excitement...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Jan 30, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-060478 (30 Jan. 2012) --- The city lights of Madrid (just right of center) stand out in this photograph...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00172
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May 14, 2004

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NASA named 50 new Explorer schools from 34 states across the U.S. this month. The Explorer program inspires students...

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NASA image: SDO Saw Only a Partial Eclipse
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Aug 23, 2017

SDO Saw Only a Partial Eclipse

Millions of excited people in the U.S. traveled many miles see a total eclipse, and what a show it was. The SDO...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000073_Meet_Steve_Bowen_Crew-6_Commander-SOCIAL
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Feb 23, 2023

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The first submarine officer ever selected to be a NASA astronaut, who flew on three space shuttle missions in less...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5140
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Sep 15, 2009

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EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – While on the space station, Buzz Lightyear supported NASA’s education outreach...

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NASA image: Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission
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Nov 22, 2022

Mission Makers: Christine Gebara, Engineer on the SWOT Water-Tracking Mission

Christine Gebara is part of the team building the international Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite,...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster
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Sep 2, 2020

Northrop Grumman VP Applauds Next-Generation SLS Solid Rocket Booster

Four-time shuttle astronaut and Northrop Grumman Vice President of Propulsion Systems, Charlie Precourt, shares his...

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NASA image: Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper
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Mar 27, 2024

Inside the JPL Space Simulator with Europa Clipper

The conditions that NASA spacecraft endure are indeed extreme: the intense shaking of a rocket launch, the jolt of...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00317
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Dec 5, 2005

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Hello, I am Wanda Harding, a mission integration manager with our Launch Services Program. The Launch Services...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5316
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., toy space ranger Buzz Lightyear...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5307
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke observes as...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6331
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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the NASA Press Site at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, astronaut Scott Kelly...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5311
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Oct 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, riding in...

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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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