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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: Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home
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Jan 18, 2012

Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A full scale external tank and twin solid rocket booster replicas will stand at the Atlantis...

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Jul 11, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center, workers move the thermal vacuum fixture deeper into the...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with...

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Feb 4, 2000

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Clothed in her traditional African garb, Michelle Amos, mistress of ceremonies, welcomes the audience on Feb. 3 at...

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May 3, 1998

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STS-90 Mission Specialists Dafydd (Dave) Williams, M.D., with the Canadian Space Agency (left) and Richard Linnehan,...

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NASA image: Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez
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Oct 16, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez

A NASA Kennedy Space Center workers enjoys a treat during a gathering at KARS Park II to celebrate Hispanic Heritage...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 8, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Launch vehicles used by NASA in its history of exploring space are displayed in the "Rocket Garden" adjacent to the...

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NASA image: Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Altiplano of the Central Andes as seen from STS-66 shuttle Atlantis

This photograph captures the exotic volcanic terrain of the Altiplano of the Central Andes. Some of the remarkable...

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Jul 17, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- The probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft undergoes a vibration test....

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NASA image: Women Launching Women
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Mar 15, 2024

Women Launching Women

JoAnn Morgan, former associate director of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, participates in a discussion in...

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 18, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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Dec 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers at Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., wipe down the crates...

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NASA image: President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal
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Oct 18, 2019

President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal

President Donald Trump gives remarks after speaking with NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir during the...

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Jul 18, 2006

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. -- An overhead crane hoists the probe carrier assembly on the THEMIS spacecraft to...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment
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Jan 8, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Second Primary Mirror Deployment

A monitor in the NASA James Webb Space Telescope flight control room of the Space Telescope Science Institute shows...

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NASA image: NASA Selects Human Lander for Artemis Moon Mission
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Apr 16, 2021

NASA Selects Human Lander for Artemis Moon Mission

NASA is getting ready to send astronauts to explore more of the Moon as part of the Artemis program, and the agency...

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Feb 4, 2000

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Clothed in her traditional African garb, Michelle Amos, mistress of ceremonies, welcomes the audience on Feb. 3 at...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 21, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

A mockup of Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket is seen at the entrance to the Guiana Space Center in Kourou, French...

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NASA image: Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957
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Feb 19, 1957

Bell X-1E and Vought XF-8U Dynamic Models in 1957

L57-660 A technician prepares dynamic models of the Bell X-1E and the Vought XF-8U Crusader for wind tunnel testing...

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NASA image: Boe and Drew perform LiOH changeout
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Feb 26, 2011

Boe and Drew perform LiOH changeout

S133-E-006744 (26 Feb. 2011) --- On space shuttle Discovery's middeck, astronauts Eric Boe (left), STS-133 pilot;...

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NASA image: President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal
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Oct 18, 2019

President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal

President Donald Trump, left, listens as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks about the first all-woman...

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NASA image: Bolden Glenn Lecture Series
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Jun 27, 2012

Bolden Glenn Lecture Series

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden talks about his career as a marine aviator, as Space Shuttle pilot and commander,...

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NASA image: NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 16, 2018

NASA's Photo Social at Michoud Assembly Facility

The NASA Photo Social at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility (MAF) in New Orleans, Louisiana, gathered social...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft is seen as it lands in a remote area near the town of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan with...

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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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