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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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NASA image: Live Launch Coverage of the SpaceX/DM-2 Crew Dragon Mission to the International Space Station (05/30/2020)
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May 30, 2020

Live Launch Coverage of the SpaceX/DM-2 Crew Dragon Mission to the International Space Station (05/30/2020)

History unfolded on Saturday, May 30, as NASA and SpaceX launched astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to...

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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, left, stands with former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United...

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NASA image: Kashgar, China
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Dec 12, 2016

Kashgar, China

In far western China is Xinjiang Prefecture, with its capital of Kashgar (bottom right on image). The area has a...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Landing Preparations
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Sep 27, 2023

Expedition 69 Landing Preparations

A Russian Search and Recovery Force plane flies around the predicted landing zone for the Soyuz MS-23 capsule with...

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NASA image: Bolden Glenn Lecture Series
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Jun 27, 2012

Bolden Glenn Lecture Series

Former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Sen. John Glenn speaks to those in attendance...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6495
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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of space shuttle workers and their families gather near the "Star Trek" exhibit at...

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NASA image: Expedition 61 In-Flight Interview with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Nov 25, 2019

Expedition 61 In-Flight Interview with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 61 Flight Engineers Christina Koch and Jessica Meir of NASA...

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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

Astronaut Yvonne Cagle provides opening remarks at the East Oakland Youth Development Center in Oakland, California....

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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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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

Vice President Kamala Harris listens as NASA Administrator Bill Nelson describes the first full-color image from...

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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: Glenn Lecture With Crew of Apollo 11
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Jul 18, 2009

Glenn Lecture With Crew of Apollo 11

On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of Apollo 11's first human landing on the Moon, Apollo 11 crew members, Buzz...

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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-2012-2604
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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: KSC-02pd1634
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Oct 19, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The STS-112 crew departs for Houston from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station after...

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NASA image: Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event
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Mar 8, 2012

Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event

Veronica Villalobos, Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Personnel Management, participates in a...

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NASA image: Getting Ready for Launch
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Apr 6, 2018

Getting Ready for Launch

NASA's InSight to Mars undergoes final preparations at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Central California, ahead of its...

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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: Women Launching Women
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Mar 15, 2024

Women Launching Women

NASA Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell Thompson participates in a discussion in honor of Women's History...

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Feb 2, 2018

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iss054e027048 (Feb. 2, 2018) --- A Russian spacewalker is seen in an Orlan spacesuit with blue stripes (center...

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NASA image: Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.
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Feb 8, 2017

Rosie Rios, Presented by NASA WIN and HACE Advisory Groups.

Rosie Rios, the 43rd Treasurer of the United States explores how understanding our history will provide a clearer...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: Ready for a Close Up
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Apr 6, 2026

Ready for a Close Up

art002e009283 (April 6, 2026) – Captured by the Artemis II crew, the heavily cratered terrain of the eastern edge of...

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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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