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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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Jan 20, 2015

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President Barack Obama greets First Lady's box guest Scott Kelly following President ObamaÕs State of the Union...

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NASA image: Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal
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Jul 20, 2009

Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal

Apollo 11 Astronauts, from left, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, and Buzz Aldrin stand in recognition of Astronaut...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell, left, and NASA Stennis Director John Bailey stand near the United...

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NASA image: STS-125 IO Support
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May 21, 2009

STS-125 IO Support

JSC2009-E-121339 (21 May 2009) --- The astronaut crewmembers of the STS-125 flight orbiting Earth aboard the Space...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building, Thursday, June...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 18, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

Christyl Johnson, NASA Goddard deputy director for technology and research investments, is seen on stage during a...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises to the left of the United States Capitol building, Thursday, June...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the United States Capitol Building, Thursday, June 10, 2021,...

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NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

A NASA T-38 training jet is seen as it flies at 1500 feet over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in...

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NASA image: 2013 Inaugural Parade
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Jan 21, 2013

2013 Inaugural Parade

The Orion space capsule is seen as it rolls down Pennsylvania Avenue during the inaugural parade honoring President...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Jul 18, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Celebration

The main stage at the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary celebration is seen on the National Mall, Thursday, July 18, 2019...

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NASA image: STS-125 IO Support
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May 21, 2009

STS-125 IO Support

JSC2009-E-121340 (21 May 2009) --- The astronaut crewmembers of the STS-125 flight orbiting Earth aboard the Space...

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NASA image: Partial Solar Eclipse
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Jun 10, 2021

Partial Solar Eclipse

A partial solar eclipse is seen as the sun rises behind the Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol...

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NASA image: Ruth Siboni Portrait
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Oct 5, 2020

Ruth Siboni Portrait

“I have to be honest, NASA had not really been on my radar until it just was. I went to grad school and in graduate...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts, from left to right, Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins, and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: NASA Helps Build Colorado Economy
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Dec 13, 2010

NASA Helps Build Colorado Economy

Colorado Association for Manufacturing and Technology (CAMT) CEO Elaine Thorndike, seated left, and NASA Deputy...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Aug 10, 2014

Supermoon

A perigee full moon or supermoon is seen over the The Peace Monument on the grounds of the United States Capitol,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2867
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Teacher Anthonette Pena is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Victor Glover, left, and Shannon Walker, second from right, and Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Soichi Noguchi, left, and NASA astronaut Shannon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, center, and former astronaut and Senator Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., right, speak...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 17, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts Shannon Walker, center, and Victor Glover, right, speak with Senator John...

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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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