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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: Advanced Concept
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Sep 9, 2002

Advanced Concept

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) Interstellar Propulsion Research department are proposing...

MSFC
NASA image: EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel
Video
May 8, 2023

EELS (Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor) Media Reel

B-roll for media. A team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory is creating and testing a snake-like robot called EELS...

JPL
NASA image: Accoustic Casing Treatment Test
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Feb 22, 2017

Accoustic Casing Treatment Test

Title: W-8 Fan Acoustic Casing Treatment Test on the Source Diagnostic Test Rotor Alone Hardware Program: Advanced...

GRC
NASA image: Advanced Concept
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Oct 21, 1999

Advanced Concept

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center's Interstellar Propulsion Research department are proposing different...

MSFC
NASA image: Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve
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Apr 18, 2022

Aerial View of Point Conception, California, and the Dangermond Preserve

A research plane carrying the AVIRIS-NG (Airborne Visible/Infrared Imaging Spectrometer-Next Generation) instrument...

JPL
NASA image: Powerful Auroras Found at Brown Dwarf
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Dec 8, 2017

Powerful Auroras Found at Brown Dwarf

This artist's concept shows an auroral display on a brown dwarf. If you could see an aurora on a brown dwarf, it...

GSFC
NASA image: COWVR, TEMPEST Track Tropical Cyclone Mandous
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Feb 23, 2023

COWVR, TEMPEST Track Tropical Cyclone Mandous

Data from two weather instruments developed at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California to provide...

JPL
NASA image: COWVR and TEMPEST Image Hurricane Ian
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Sep 28, 2022

COWVR and TEMPEST Image Hurricane Ian

Two recently launched instruments that were designed and built at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...

JPL
NASA image: Solar System, in Perspective
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar System, in Perspective

This artist's concept puts solar system distances in perspective. The scale bar is in astronomical units, with each...

GSFC
NASA image: JPL's User Terminal Payload Delivered to Firefly
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Aug 26, 2025

JPL's User Terminal Payload Delivered to Firefly

Engineer Emmanuel Decrossas of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California makes an adjustment to an...

JPL
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Jul 25, 2025

HWHAP Ep394 Artemis II The Mission

Dane Turner (Host) Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

JSC
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Feb 21, 2025

Ep373_Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon

Ep373 Intuitive Machines Returns To The Moon Leah Cheshier (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Feb 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep412 Around the World for 25 Years

HWHAP Around the World for 25 Years Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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May 1, 2025

Ep383_MCC_Special_Operations

Ep383_MCC Special Operations Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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