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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: 6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test
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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

A drop test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona qualifying Orion's parachute system for human...

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Mar 1, 2021

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Leaders Discuss Mission Overview Leadership from NASA, SpaceX, ESA (European Space Agency), and...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

John Grunsfeld, NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science
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Mar 25, 2022

Mark Vande Hei: Breaking Records for Science

NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is returning to Earth after living in space for 355 days, the record for the longest...

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NASA image: Artemis 2 Heat Shield Arrival
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Jul 10, 2019

Artemis 2 Heat Shield Arrival

The heat shield structure for the Artemis 2 mission as arrived at Kennedy. The structure will be transported to the...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Kathy Lueders, manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program, speaks to members of the media during a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program, speaks to members of the media during a...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Hans Koenigsmann, vice president, Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceX, speaks to members of the media during a...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Pat Forrester, chief, Astronaut Office, Johnson Space Center, speaks to members of the media during a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Members of the media gather in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium during a prelaunch news conference...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 28, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Prelaunch News Conference

Melody C. Lovin, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, speaks to members of the media during a prelaunch...

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Sep 14, 2021

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With the plans for Russian spaceflight participants to visit the International Space Station as part of the MS-19...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00019
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Mar 8, 2007

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Today's spacesuits, also known as 'extravehicular mobility units' or 'EMUs,' have changed a lot since the first...

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NASA image: Triplelux-A
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May 8, 2015

Triplelux-A

iss043e181153 (May 8, 2015) --- Experiment Container (EC) for the TripleLux-A experiment during removal from...

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NASA image: NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety
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Aug 21, 2024

NASA Honors NASA Stennis Employees for Flight Safety

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey welcomes employees and guests to the Silver Snoopy Award ceremony on Aug. 21 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronaut Crew Quarters Upgrades

The hallway of the astronaut crew quarters at Kennedy Space Center in Florida reflects new carpeting and a fresh...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Diana Trujillo, NASA Human Spaceflight Director, speaks on a panel at a White House Hispanic Heritage month event...

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NASA image: NASA’s Ames Research Center Contributions to Demo-2
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May 26, 2020

NASA’s Ames Research Center Contributions to Demo-2

NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley made key contributions to the SpaceX Demo-2 mission to...

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NASA image: Cristoforetti packing TripleLux-A experiment
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May 8, 2015

Cristoforetti packing TripleLux-A experiment

iss043e181042 (May 8, 2015) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Christoforetti prepares the...

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NASA image: Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour
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Mar 8, 2017

Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour

During a tour of SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, commercial crew astronaut Bob Behnken views the Crew...

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NASA image: Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour
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Mar 8, 2017

Eric Boe and Bob Behnken Dragon Tour

During a tour of SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California, commercial crew astronauts Eric Boe, left, and Bob...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew: "Springing" into Action
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Apr 19, 2019

Commercial Crew: "Springing" into Action

Under NASA's Commercial Crew Program, the agency is working with The Boeing Company and SpaceX to launch U.S....

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NASA image: Cristoforetti packing TripleLux-A experiment
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May 8, 2015

Cristoforetti packing TripleLux-A experiment

iss043e181041 (May 8, 2015) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Samantha Christoforetti prepares 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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