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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: 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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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: Twelve and Twenty
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Nov 20, 2019

Twelve and Twenty

(Left) Apollo 12 astronaut Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr. stands beside NASA's Surveyor 3 spacecraft; the lunar module...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

John Logsdon, Apollo historian and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, speaks about the history of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard recieves NASA Distinguished Service Award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard recieves NASA Distinguished Service Award

S67-19572 (8 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. receives the NASA Distinguished Service Award from United...

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NASA image: President Biden Previews Image from Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 11, 2022

President Biden Previews Image from Webb Space Telescope

U.S. President Joe Biden listens to NASA experts as he previews the first full-color image from NASA’s James Webb...

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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: Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award
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May 7, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard receives MASA Distinguished Service award

S88-31387 (8 May 1961) --- President John F. Kennedy (left) congratulates NASA's Distinguished Service Medal Award...

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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: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival examines how glass blocks some heat, altering the infrared...

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NASA image: Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez
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Oct 10, 2019

Hispanic Heritage Month with Speaker Yanidsi Velez

Yanidsi Velez-Bonet, senior director of Florida Programs and Policy for the Hispanic Federation, speaks to workers...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 69 Roscosmos cosmonaut Dmitri Petelin is seen outside the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft after he landed with...

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NASA image: ARC-1995-95-HC-379
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Jan 1, 1995

ARC-1995-95-HC-379

'Fluid Dynamics,' mixed media by Tina York depicts fluid dynamics studies at the Ames Research Center. The purpose...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Soyuz Landing

Expedition 69 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is is seen inside the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft just minutes after he and...

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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: MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - STS-6 - JSC
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Apr 6, 1983

MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - STS-6 - JSC

S83-30138 (6 April 1983) --- Granvil A. (Al) Pennington waits for the launch of STS-6?s Challenger as he begins his...

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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: Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space
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Jan 21, 2021

Astronaut Kate Rubins Advances DNA Sequencing in Space

jsc2021m000062: More than four years ago, NASA astronaut Kate Rubins became the first person to sequence DNA in...

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NASA image: EPOXI Mission Press Conference
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Nov 18, 2010

EPOXI Mission Press Conference

Dr. James Green, Director of Planetary Science, NASA Headquarters, at podium, speaks during a press conference,...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1804
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Nov 30, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Space Shuttle Endeavour roars into the night sky in a perfect launch. Liftoff occurred...

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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: 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-5275 (19 Oct. 2005) --- This image of Hurricane Wilma was taken at 8:24 a.m. CDT Wednesday, Oct. 19, by the...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1562
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC00pp1562

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- A perfect on-time launch for Space Shuttle Discovery at 7:17 p.m. EDT. This marks the...

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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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