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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: Members of the Science and Technology Partnership Forum Listen to a Presentation about In-Space Assembly and Satellite Servicing
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Sep 6, 2017

Members of the Science and Technology Partnership Forum Listen to a Presentation about In-Space Assembly and Satellite Servicing

WASHINGTON, D.C.---S&T Partnership Forum In-Space Assembly Technical Interchange Meeting-On September 6th 2017, many...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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NASA image: NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope Science Instruments Begin Final Super Cold Test at Goddard

At NASA's James Webb Space Telescope's final destination in space, one million miles away from Earth, it will...

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NASA image: NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science
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Apr 4, 2022

NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science

Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, shake hands after...

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NASA image: House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing
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Mar 2, 2011

House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, listens as a video message from the current crew of the International...

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NASA image: NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science
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Apr 4, 2022

NASA, Australian Space Agency Collaborate on Earth Science

Australian Space Agency Head Enrico Palermo, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, sign a joint statement...

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NASA image: Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences Aboard the International Space Station Talks About the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)
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Feb 21, 2023

Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences Aboard the International Space Station Talks About the Light Microscopy Module (LMM)

Dr. Fran Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciences talks about the Light Microscopy Module (LMM) onboard...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Feb 1, 2004

Space Science

Labs on chips are manufactured in many shapes and sizes and can be used for numerous applications, from medical...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Dec 2, 1990

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STS-35 lifted off December 2, 1990, at 1:19 am EST, aboard the Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia. Her crew of eight...

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Jul 10, 2003

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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) precisely measured the mass of the oldest known planet in our Milky Way Galaxy...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Sep 30, 2001

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Absorption of solar energy heats up our planet's surface and atmosphere making life for us possible. But the energy...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jan 1, 2000

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The colorful streamers that float across the sky in this photo taken by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope (HST) were...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Apr 2, 2001

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The largest solar flare ever recorded occurred at 4:51 p.m. EDT, on Monday, April 2, 2001. as Observed by the Solar...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 1, 1991

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Red and Green colors predominate in this view of the Aurora Australis photographed from the Space Shuttle Discovery...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 25, 1989

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Voyager 2 was the first spacecraft to observe the planet Neptune and its two satellites: Triton, the largest, and...

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Oct 7, 2004

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Four hundred years ago, sky watchers, including the famous astronomer Johannes Kepler, best known as the discoverer...

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Oct 21, 1996

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Workers at the Jet Propulsion Research Lab (JPL) in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility (PHSF) prepare the Mars...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Oct 28, 2003

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These gels were obtained by two-dimensional (2D) electrophoresis, in which proteins move different substances...

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Jan 16, 1990

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This montage consists of 8 individual STS-35 crew member portraits surrounding the mission’s insignia. Starting from...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Aug 31, 1998

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NASA's Space Optics Manufacturing Center has been working to expand our view of the universe via sophisticated new...

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NASA image: Space Science
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May 29, 1992

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At Launch Complex 17 Pad A, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) workers are installing the payload fairing around the Extreme...

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NASA image: Space Science
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Jun 7, 2003

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The heart of a colorimetric solid phase extractor (CSPE) test kit quickly measures the concentration of the biocides...

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Jan 1, 2001

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This illustration shows a close-up of Saturn's rings. These rings are thought to have formed from material that was...

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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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