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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: Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12
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Oct 19, 2005

Crew Earth Observations of Hurricane Wilma taken during Expedition 12

ISS012-E-5256 (19 Oct. 2005) --- This image of Hurricane Wilma was taken at 8:23 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, by the...

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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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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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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA’s International Space Station Division is seen as he watches the beginning of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Sep 5, 2014

Earth Observation

ISS040-E-124097 (5 Sept. 2014) --- A close look in the lower right corner of this photograph of Egyptian land near...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2607
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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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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NASA image: KSC-06pd2789
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Dec 11, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At Astrotech Space Operations in Titusville, Fla., an overhead crane is in position to...

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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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NASA image: Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Joins NASA to Distribute STEM Ar
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Mar 3, 2023

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff Joins NASA to Distribute STEM Ar

Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, center, with NASA and COSI staff at the East Oakland Youth Development Center in...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

The Russian Search and Recovery Forces All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) team have lunch and prepare for the landing of...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

Russian Search and Recovery Force helicopters fly around the predicted landing zone for the Soyuz MS-23 capsule with...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 with James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

Arianespace's Ariane 5 rocket with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope onboard, is seen at the launch pad, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Russian Search and Rescue teams arrive at the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft shortly after it landed in a remote area near...

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NASA image: iss028e025737
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Aug 15, 2011

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ISS028-E-025737 (15 Aug. 2011) --- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, Expedition 28...

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NASA image: KSC-96pc1339
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Dec 7, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Recovery convoy equipment greets the orbiter Columbia following main gear touchdown at...

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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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NASA image: NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

Rep. Brenda Lawrence, D-Mich., watches the beginning of the first all-woman spacewalk on Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, from...

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NASA image: Three of NASA's Infrared Telescopes
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Dec 22, 2023

Three of NASA's Infrared Telescopes

This artist's concept shows three space telescopes that observe infrared light, wavelengths slightly longer than...

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NASA image: How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars
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Apr 23, 2021

How Ingenuity Talks to Us From Mars

The Ingenuity helicopter made history on April 19, 2021, with the first powered, controlled flight of an aircraft on...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6477
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana welcomes current and former space shuttle workers...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2603
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Public...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, far right, answers...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Jul 22, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

An Expedition Two crewmember aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured this overhead look at the smoke...

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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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