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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: Pollution Beat Explorers to South Pole
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Dec 8, 2017

Pollution Beat Explorers to South Pole

Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen became the first man to reach the South Pole in December 1911. More than 100 years...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell holds his Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April 3, 2009, at the...

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NASA image: Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1
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Aug 30, 2018

Mobile Launcher Moves Towards Exploration Mission-1

NASA's mobile launcher (ML) atop crawler-transporter 2 begins its trek to Launch Pad 39B on Aug. 30, 2018, at the...

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NASA image: Voyager 1 Explores the Magnetic
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Dec 3, 2012

Voyager 1 Explores the Magnetic

This image from a set of animations show NASA Voyager 1 spacecraft exploring a new region in our solar system called...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden and Lockheed Martin CEO, Marillyn Hewson announce the winner of the Exploration...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke at the Orion exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Team Lore listens in the audience as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the event to announce the winner of...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left, and David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, right, participate in a panel...

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NASA image: Explore at NASA Goddard Teaser Video
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May 9, 2011

Explore at NASA Goddard Teaser Video

Short teaser made for the May 14, 2011 event Explore at NASA Goddard Day.

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NASA image: Explore at NASA Goddard Promotional Video
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May 9, 2011

Explore at NASA Goddard Promotional Video

Promotional video made for the May 14, 2011 event Explore at NASA Goddard Day.

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NASA image: Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019
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Aug 30, 2019

Celebrating Contributions by Women to Space Exploration on This Week @NASA – August 30, 2019

Celebrating contributions by women to space exploration, a spotlight on the leading role of women in our Artemis...

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NASA image: Looking to Power Surface Exploration on the Moon on This Week @NASA – June 24, 2022
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Jun 24, 2022

Looking to Power Surface Exploration on the Moon on This Week @NASA – June 24, 2022

Looking to power surface exploration on the Moon, new imagery from the surface of Mars, and our newest flight...

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NASA image: A Step Toward Sustainable Lunar Exploration on This Week @NASA September 11, 2020
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Sep 11, 2020

A Step Toward Sustainable Lunar Exploration on This Week @NASA September 11, 2020

A step toward sustainable lunar exploration, looking for science and tech delivery to the Moon, and gearing up for...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers:  Preview Trailer 3- New Car Smell
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Oct 13, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers: Preview Trailer 3- New Car Smell

When does a spacesuit smell like a new car? When it’s brand new! NASA is creating a new spacesuit for missions to...

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NASA image: Rover Team
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Oct 30, 2003

Rover Team

Rover team members with the Mars Exploration Rover.

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NASA image: Space Exploration and Active Matter, ACE-T5, ACE-T7 and ACE-T12
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Feb 8, 2023

Space Exploration and Active Matter, ACE-T5, ACE-T7 and ACE-T12

Professor Paul Chaikin talks about Space Exploration and the need to make complex objects when in microgravity.

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning speaks to guests at NASA's "Powering Exploration Mission-1"...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

During a "Powering Exploration Mission-1" ceremony in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

During a "Powering Exploration Mission-1" ceremony in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building high bay...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell speaks after being presented the Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April...

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NASA image: ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event
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Sep 7, 2018

ML Moves Toward Exploration Mission 1 Employee Event

Mike Bolger, program manager of Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to workers and guests during an employee event...

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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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