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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: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Eric Zirnstein, researcher, Princeton University, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the launch...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA astronaut Joe Engle attends the premiere of Universal's feature film "First Man” Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at the...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Patrick Fugit arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the Smithsonian...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Shane Kimbrough at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 12, 2017

Astronaut Shane Kimbrough at Air and Space Museum

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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Sep 12, 2017

Astronaut Shane Kimbrough at Air and Space Museum

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough speaks about his time onboard the International Space Station (ISS) during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor's niece, Anna Sophia, surprises her by asking her a question during a live...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA's Cindy Steele, left, and Bert Ulrich, right, attend the premiere of Universal's feature film "First Man”...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Jonathan Rogers, chief of the Robotic Systems Technology Branch at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Ethan Embry, left, arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM
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Jun 14, 2018

Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba answers an audience members question prior to a presentation, Thursday, June 14, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum
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May 10, 2018

Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum

Students from the audience gesture toward the camera at the beginning of the STEM in 30 program where NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel at NASM
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May 9, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel at NASM

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel is seen during an interview, Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Smithsonian’s National Air and...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Ann Druyan, writer/producer and golden record visionary, speaks at an event to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Julia Badger, autonomy and vehicle systems manager for Gateway at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM
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Jun 14, 2018

Expedition 54 Postflight Presentation at NASM

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba speak about their experiences onboard the International Space...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

English actress Claire Foy, left, and actor Gavin Warren arrive on the red carpet for the premiere of the film...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

Canadian actor Ryan Gosling is interviewed by Entertainment Tonight after arriving on the red carpet for the...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

NASA's Chief Historian, Bill Barry, attends the premiere of Universal's feature film "First Man” Thursday, Oct. 4,...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Shea Whigham arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the Smithsonian...

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NASA image: Robonaut 2 on display at NASM
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Oct 24, 2024

Robonaut 2 on display at NASM

Julia Badger, autonomy and vehicle systems manager for Gateway at NASA’s Johnson Space Center and former Robonaut...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Audience members listen during a STEM in 30 event where NASA astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor spoke to students...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

Costume Designer Mary Zophres arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the Smithsonian...

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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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