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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: STEMonstrations: Engineering Design - Trusses
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Sep 5, 2019

STEMonstrations: Engineering Design - Trusses

The structure of the International Space Station relies heavily on a series of trusses engineered to withstand...

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NASA image: STEMonstration: Simple Machines
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Jun 21, 2022

STEMonstration: Simple Machines

Watch NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough as he discusses the six types of simple machines and shows simple and compound...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Moon Phases
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Sep 21, 2020

STEMonstrations: Moon Phases

If you have looked into the night sky, you may have noticed the Moon appears to change shape each night. The...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process
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Jul 7, 2022

STEMonstrations: Engineering Design Process

NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn and Matthias Maurer discuss how engineers use the nine steps of the engineering design...

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Apr 25, 2025

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Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Aug 29, 2025

HWHAP Ep399 A Record Breaking Astronaut

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

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Sep 12, 2025

Ep401_Artemis_II_Launch

Ep401_Artemis II Launch Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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NASA image: STEMonstration: Earth Observations
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May 13, 2021

STEMonstration: Earth Observations

Watch NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik as he discusses one of the best parts of an astronaut’s time aboard the...

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NASA image: STEMonstration: Five Senses
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Sep 30, 2021

STEMonstration: Five Senses

NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough talks about the five senses – sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch from aboard the...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Vestibular System
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Feb 18, 2022

STEMonstrations: Vestibular System

NASA Astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Shane Kimbrough demonstrate the effects of the weightless-simulated environment...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Centripetal Force
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Feb 9, 2022

STEMonstrations: Centripetal Force

NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough discusses centripetal force and its connection to keeping the International Space...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer
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Apr 22, 2024

STEMonstrations: Thermal Energy Transfer

Maintaining a comfortable temperature through thermal energy transfer plays a large role in sustaining life, both...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Moment of Inertia
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Nov 19, 2021

STEMonstrations: Moment of Inertia

NASA Astronauts Megan McArthur and Shane Kimbrough discuss moment of inertia and its effects on rotating objects....

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Momentum and Impulse
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May 6, 2024

STEMonstrations: Momentum and Impulse

Did you know momentum plays a part in how astronauts appear weightless on the International Space Station? In this...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Cell Organelles
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Aug 7, 2024

STEMonstrations: Cell Organelles

The International Space Station is a unique, orbiting laboratory with many parts. In the latest STEMonstration,...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Earth Science Remote Sensing
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Oct 21, 2024

STEMonstrations: Earth Science Remote Sensing

Learn how the science of remote sensing helps to increase our understanding of atmospheric and oceanic processes on...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Properties of Water
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May 10, 2023

STEMonstrations: Properties of Water

Ever wonder what it is about water that makes it so important for life? In this STEMonstration, NASA astronaut...

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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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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Communication
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Oct 23, 2023

STEMonstrations: Communication

Do you ever wonder how astronauts in space communicate with people on Earth? In the latest STEMonstration episode,...

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NASA image: STEMonstrations: Space Art
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Aug 1, 2023

STEMonstrations: Space Art

For more than 50 years, art has helped capture and convey the excitement and wonder of human space exploration. But...

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Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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May 8, 2026

HWHAP Ep421 Artemis II Backup Crew

HWHAP_Artemis II The Backup Crew Leah Cheshier Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Apr 24, 2026

Ep419_Telling_Time_On_Other_Worlds

Ep419_Telling Time On Other Worlds Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Sep 26, 2025

Ep402_On_A_Desert_Island_With_the_2025_Class_of_Astronaut_Candidates

Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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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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