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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: EC02-0065-4
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Mar 27, 2002

EC02-0065-4

With the modified F/A-18 showcased behind him, Kevin Petersen, director of NASA Dryden Flight Research Center,...

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NASA image: Virts Self-Portrait during EVA 29
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Feb 21, 2015

Virts Self-Portrait during EVA 29

The camera is reflected in his helmet visor as Extravehicular crewmember 2 (EV2) Terry Virts takes a self-portrait...

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NASA image: Wilmore and Virts during EVA 29
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Feb 21, 2015

Wilmore and Virts during EVA 29

Extravehicular crewmember 2 (EV2) Terry Virts is reflected in the helmet visor of EV1 Barry Wilmore during...

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NASA image: Astro Camp
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Jun 12, 2012

Astro Camp

Each year, more than 400 Mississippi and out-of-state youths visit Stennis Space Center for weeklong Astro Camp...

SSC
NASA image: Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C
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Apr 7, 1984

Activities in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-C

Astronaut George D. Nelson (see monitor at front of room) is viewed by flight controllers in the Mission Operations...

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NASA image: View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA
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Aug 2, 1971

View of activity in Mission Control Center during Apollo 15 EVA

S71-41852 (2 Aug. 1971) --- Gerald D. Griffin, foreground, stands near his console in the Mission Operations Control...

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NASA image: Robonaut during a checkout and activities session
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Feb 14, 2012

Robonaut during a checkout and activities session

ISS030-E-075379 (14 Feb. 2012) --- Robonaut 2, nicknamed R2, is pictured during a checkout and activities session in...

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NASA image: ISS during docking activities
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Jul 17, 2009

ISS during docking activities

S127-E-006676 (17 July 2009) --- One of Endeavour's aft flight deck windows frames the nearby International Space...

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NASA image: Dynamic Duo
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Oct 9, 2017

Dynamic Duo

This close-up video clip shows a pair of active regions (the brighter areas) move and change as they rotate with the...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Local educators participate in heliophysics activities during a teacher professional development event hosted by the...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Local educators participate in heliophysics activities during a teacher professional development event hosted by the...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

NASA Heliophysics Science Division Instrument Systems Engineer Patrick Haas, right, demonstrates heliophysics...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Local educators participate in heliophysics activities during a teacher professional development event hosted by the...

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NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Local educators participate in heliophysics activities during a teacher professional development event hosted by the...

HQ
NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

NASA Heliophysics Science Division Instrument Systems Engineer Patrick Haas, left, demonstrates heliophysics...

HQ
NASA image: NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA HEAT at the Dallas Arboretum

Local educators participate in heliophysics activities during a teacher professional development event hosted by the...

HQ
NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: Fisheye view of HST, spherical Earth and Australian landmass
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Dec 9, 1993

Fisheye view of HST, spherical Earth and Australian landmass

STS061-65-015 (9 Dec 1993) --- A fish-eye lens was used to capture the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), a spherical...

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NASA image: Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night
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Apr 12, 2017

Lights of Human Activity Shine in NASA's Image of Earth at Night

NASA scientists have just released the first new global map of Earth at night since 2012. This nighttime look at our...

GSFC
NASA image: Mars 2020 Spin Table Activities in PHSF
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Jan 15, 2020

Mars 2020 Spin Table Activities in PHSF

Mars 2020 Spin Table Activities in PHSF

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NASA image: NIMS Observes Increased Activity at Loki Patera, Io
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Mar 26, 1998

NIMS Observes Increased Activity at Loki Patera, Io

On Feb. 21, 1997, the Galileo spacecraft observed Io in daylight from a range of approximately 703,000 km 440,000...

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NASA image: 2011 Take Our Children to Work Day
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Jul 26, 2011

2011 Take Our Children to Work Day

Some 230 children of Stennis Space Center employees visited the facility July 26 to participate in annual Take Our...

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NASA image: Astro Camp
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Jun 12, 2012

Astro Camp

Each year, more than 400 Mississippi and out-of-state youths visit Stennis Space Center for weeklong Astro Camp...

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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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