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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: GEDI Overview
Video
Dec 17, 2018

GEDI Overview

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation, or GEDI, uses advanced laser technology to reveal the makeup of remote...

GSFC
NASA image: ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch
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Feb 21, 2024

ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch

Overview of the solar panels test of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft in the Ames...

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NASA image: ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch
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Feb 21, 2024

ACS3 Test and Final Preparation for Launch

Overview of the -Y axis of the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) spacecraft before the installation of the...

ARC
NASA image: GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_115
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May 3, 2017

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Swedish Delegation visit on May 3, 2017 Ben Reed of Robotic Operations Center in Building 29 gives overview to...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-2005-ACD09-0007-007
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Sep 20, 2005

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Overview of the light gas gun in the Ames Hypersonic Free Flgiht Aerodynamic Facility (HFFAF) with Don Bowling (l),...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00016
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Feb 29, 2008

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STS-122 Mission Overview: Columbus' Next Voyage. Watch this video and check out the highlights of Atlantis' mission...

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NASA image: Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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Oct 8, 2009

Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC)

Inspection Day activities at Johnson Space Center (JSC). Overview of activity and visitors in Bldg 9.Shuttle mock-up...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0021-006
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Feb 11, 2011

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NASA Ames Tweetup and tour of center by invitation of the NASA Ames Public Affairs Office. Tweeter guest during the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_122
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May 3, 2017

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Swedish Delegation visit May 3 2017 They toured Robotics Operations Center in Building 29 and got an overview from...

GSFC
NASA image: Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Starliner Facts and Rocket Facts
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Jul 23, 2021

Boeing OFT-2 Graphics - Starliner Facts and Rocket Facts

This graphic provides a detailed overview of the makeup of Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, as well as the...

KSC
NASA image: GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_221
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May 4, 2017

GSFC_20170503_2017-4309_221

Swedish Delegation visited Goddard on May 3, 2017. Ben Reed gives overview of the Robotic Operations Center in...

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NASA image: ACD17-0154-010
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Aug 21, 2017

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Astronaut Don Pettit gives an overview of the 2017 Solar Eclipse during the viewing event at the Oregon State Fair...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0064-004
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Apr 13, 2007

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Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space. (Overview with Bryan Biegel, Chief of the Research...

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NASA image: NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.
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Oct 19, 2016

NASA Public Affairs and NUANCE Lab News Conference at Reno-Stead Airport.

News Conference following the test of Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) technical capability Level...

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NASA image: Seeing Exoplanets Like Never Before with the Roman Coronagraph (Instrument Overview)
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May 20, 2024

Seeing Exoplanets Like Never Before with the Roman Coronagraph (Instrument Overview)

JPL
NASA image: Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)
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Sep 16, 2024

Europa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter’s Ocean Moon (Mission Overview)

NASA’s Europa Clipper is the first mission dedicated to studying Jupiter’s icy moon Europa, one of the most...

JPL
NASA image: What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)
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Apr 29, 2022

What Is NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT)? (Mission Overview)

Soon to be operating from the International Space Station, NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation...

JPL
NASA image: Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz
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Jul 5, 2012

Space Geodesy Profiles: Stephen Merkowitz

Scientists from NASA's Space Geodesy Project discuss the techniques they use to precisely measure the Earth's...

GSFC
Image
Feb 14, 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Briefing

NASA Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson deliver an overview briefing on NASA's fiscal year 2012 budget,...

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NASA image: GSFC_20220407_2022-10096_046
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Apr 7, 2022

GSFC_20220407_2022-10096_046

NDU toured GSFC on April 7, 2022. Welcome remarks by Dr. Christyl Johnson and Deborah Amato. Toured B29 complex,...

GSFC
NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-056
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Apr 14, 2007

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Lunar CRater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS) and P.I. at NASA Ames Research Center - shake table testing...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS
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Jul 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew Mission Graphics - Approach to ISS

This graphic provides an overview of SpaceX mission operations. SpaceX is one of two commercial partners providing...

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NASA image: GSFC_20170504_2017-13985_005
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May 4, 2017

GSFC_20170504_2017-13985_005

Canadian Minister of Science Honourable Kirsty Duncan and staff visited Goddard on May 4, 2017. They toured...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Briefing
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Feb 14, 2011

Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Briefing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden delivers remarks during an overview briefing on NASA's fiscal year 2012 budget,...

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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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