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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: ARC-1983-AC83-0768-4
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Nov 9, 1983

ARC-1983-AC83-0768-4

This artist's concept illustrates the ring of material discovered by the Infrared Astronomical Satellite around the...

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NASA image: iss067e255683
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Aug 12, 2022

iss067e255683

iss067e255683 (Aug. 12, 2022) --- A trio of CubeSats (TUMnanoSAT, FUTABA, and HSU-SAT1) designed for education and...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2116
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2116

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Shaun Daly, right, and Robert Olsen test elements of a prototype of the StangSat at Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Bradley Cheetham (CEO) or Tom Gardner (Director of Engineering), Advanced Space speaks at “Small Satellites, Big...

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NASA image: iss067e255554
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Aug 12, 2022

iss067e255554

iss067e255675 (Aug. 12, 2022) --- A trio of CubeSats (TUMnanoSAT, FUTABA, and HSU-SAT1) designed for education and...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

Joe Shoer, Lockheed Martin speaks at “Small Satellites, Big Missions: Pathfinding CubeSats Exploring the Moon and...

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NASA image: Lunar Trailblazer in Science Orbit (Artist's Concept)
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Feb 26, 2025

Lunar Trailblazer in Science Orbit (Artist's Concept)

Sunlight gleams off NASA's Lunar Trailblazer in this artist's concept depicting the small satellite in lunar orbit....

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NASA image: iss068e022682
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Nov 16, 2022

iss068e022682

iss068e022682 (Nov. 16, 2023) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks at “Small Satellites, Big Missions: Pathfinding CubeSats Exploring...

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NASA image: iss071e001359
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Apr 8, 2024

iss071e001359

iss071e001359 (April 8, 2024) --- Expedition 71 Flight Engineer and NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps installs a small...

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NASA image: Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC
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Jul 13, 2021

Artemis I OSA Secondary Payload Load - NEA Scout and LunarIC

Teams prepare the Lunar IceCube before its installation in the Space Launch System rocket Orion stage adapter at...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2114
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2114

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Benjamin Plotner, an engineering intern, tests elements of a prototype of the StangSat at...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 10 Mission
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Oct 6, 2018

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006046 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats, STARS-Me and...

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NASA image: Russian EVA-31 spacewalk
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Aug 20, 2012

Russian EVA-31 spacewalk

ISS032-E-020608 (20 Aug. 2012) --- A small ball-shaped science satellite is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks at “Small Satellites, Big Missions: Pathfinding CubeSats Exploring...

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NASA image: SSOD - Hoshido in JEM
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Sep 21, 2012

SSOD - Hoshido in JEM

ISS033-E-006446 (21 Sept. 2012) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2113
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2113

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A prototype of the StangSat undergoes testing at Kennedy Space Center before final assembly....

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NASA image: iss068e028226
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Dec 9, 2022

iss068e028226

iss068e028226 (Dec. 9, 2022) --- Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Nicole Mann of NASA and Koichi Wakata of the Japan...

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NASA image: NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment
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Feb 11, 2014

NanoRacks CubeSat Deployment

ISS038-E-044887 (11 Feb. 2014) --- The Small Satellite Orbital Deployer (SSOD), in the grasp of the Kibo laboratory...

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NASA image: iss050e038054
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Feb 3, 2017

iss050e038054

iss050e038054 (02/03/2017) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough is seen executing the SPHERES-HALO experiment aboard...

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NASA image: J-SSOD 10 Mission
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Oct 6, 2018

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006099 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two deployed Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2115
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Apr 24, 2013

KSC-2013-2115

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Benjamin Plotner, an engineering intern, and Kelvin Ruiz test elements of a prototype of the...

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NASA image: 1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights
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Jun 22, 2020

1971 Aeronautics and Space Highlights

These highlights include Mariner orbit of Mars, Interplanetary Monitoring Platform, Orbiting Solar Observatory,...

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NASA image: Kennedy Countdown for August 13, 2021
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Aug 13, 2021

Kennedy Countdown for August 13, 2021

nstallation of small satellites, called CubeSats, continues in the Orion spacecraft adapter at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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