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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: jsc2011e121878
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Sep 26, 2011

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NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden beside podium during tour of the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center...

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NASA image: DSC_3329
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Sep 26, 2011

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NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden Orion Program Manager Mark Geyer tour the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson...

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NASA image: Apollo Digest Series:  Testing Apollo
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Jan 30, 2021

Apollo Digest Series: Testing Apollo

Apollo Digest Series: Testing Apollo The short film covers the testing of the Apollo V rocket and its elements, from...

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NASA image: Expedition 8 Launch Day
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Oct 18, 2003

Expedition 8 Launch Day

Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Michael Foale looks out the window during the short bus ride to the...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and research investments, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, second...

HQ
NASA image: DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking
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Nov 20, 2014

DSCOVR Spacecraft Arrival, Offload, & Unpacking

NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR, wrapped in plastic and secured onto a portable work...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

A guest uses some virtual reality viewers before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short films winners and...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives keynote remarks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives keynote remarks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short...

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NASA image: NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage
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Mar 13, 2025

NASA Cameras on Blue Ghost Capture First-of-its-Kind Moon Landing Footage

This compressed, resolution-limited video features a preliminary sequence of the Blue Ghost final descent and...

LRC
NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives keynote remarks before a showing of the Project Mars Competition's short...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Ellen Stofan, director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Ellen Stofan, director, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project...

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NASA image: XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.
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Jan 22, 1964

XC-142 Tilt Wing; 0.6 Scale Model in the 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel at NASA Ames Research Center.

3/4 front right side only with Tim Wills on right and Charles Greco, mechanic. Large flaps on Variable height...

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NASA image: DSC_3372
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Sep 26, 2011

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NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden and JSC Director Mike Coats at podium after tour of the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9...

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NASA image: DSC_3346
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Sep 26, 2011

DSC_3346

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden at podium after tour of the Orion mockups in Bldg. 9 at Johnson Space Center in...

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NASA image: Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3
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Dec 18, 2011

Burbank uses ARED in the Node 3

ISS030-E-012724 (18 Dec. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, uses the short bar for the...

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NASA image: Lunch Break, Director’s Cut
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May 21, 2025

Lunch Break, Director’s Cut

NASA videographer Jacob Shaw shares a moment with his constant companion during a break in the cafeteria at NASA’s...

AFRC
NASA image: Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
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May 27, 2010

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

This short video reveals a space-based view of the burning oil rig, the spill, and the location through April 1,...

GSFC
NASA image: Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas
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Sep 26, 2012

Earth Science Week: Career Spotlights: Janel Thomas

A short video profile of Janel Thomas. She was a member of NASA's Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP)...

GSFC
NASA image: KSC-07pd3039
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Oct 22, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A rare view of a bobcat, spotted near the NASA Railroad tracks on a mid-morning. The...

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NASA image: KSC-97PC1425
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Sep 25, 1997

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After donning her launch and entry suit, STS-86 Mission Specialist Wendy B. Lawrence gives a "thumbs up" to show...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0402
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Mar 11, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (right) kicks off the 2005 FIRST Robotics Regional Competition...

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NASA image: Dione Saturn-lit Surface
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Aug 20, 2015

Dione Saturn-lit Surface

This view from NASA Cassini spacecraft shows terrain on Saturn moon Dione that is entirely lit by reflected light...

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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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