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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: NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon
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Mar 6, 2025

NASA’s Lunar Vacuum Operates on the Moon

A technology demonstration instrument aboard Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 has operated on the Moon as...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021488
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Apr 5, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021488

From left, Artemis II deputy lunar science lead, Jacob Richardson, science officer and lunar science lead, Kelsey...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 12, 1992

Around Marshall

The science laboratory, Spacelab-J (SL-J), flown aboard the STS-47 flight was a joint venture between NASA and the...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler discusses newly released images...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler discusses newly released images...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

Heidi Hammel, senior research scientist at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado discusses newly released...

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NASA image: iss060e043690
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043690 (8/22/2019) --- (Aug. 22, 2019) ---European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Luca Parmitano conducts...

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NASA image: iss060e043685
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Aug 22, 2019

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iss060e043685 (Aug. 22, 2019) --- Expedition 60 Flight Engineer Luca Parmitano of ESA (European Space Agency)...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

NASA Associate Administrator of the Science Mission Directorate Dr. Edward J. Weiler discusses newly released images...

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NASA image: Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images
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Sep 8, 2009

Upgraded Hubble Space Telescope Images

Heidi Hammel, senior research scientist at the Space Science Institute in Boulder, Colorado discusses newly released...

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NASA image: ED08-0053-07
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Feb 28, 2008

ED08-0053-07

An ER-2 high-altitude Earth science aircraft banks away during a flight over the southern Sierra Nevada. NASA’s...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Director Kenneth Sembach gives remarks during a briefing, Wednesday, June...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen gives remarks during a briefing,...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen gives remarks during a briefing,...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) Director Kenneth Sembach gives remarks during a briefing, Wednesday, June...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen gives remarks during a briefing,...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Briefing
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Jun 29, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Briefing

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen gives remarks during a briefing,...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021400
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021400

Crew lunar observations team member, Sara Schmidt, left, asset manager, Luke McSherry, and Artemis deputy lunar...

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NASA image: Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member -- jsc2026e021392
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Apr 6, 2026

Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member -- jsc2026e021392

Jared Ralleta, Artemis II lunar science team member, reacts to the lunar flyby crew observations in the Science...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021406
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Apr 6, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021406

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Barbara Cohen, Jennifer Heldmann, and Anthony Colaprete, work in...

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NASA image: Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021440
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Apr 7, 2026

Artemis II lunar science team -- jsc2026e021440

Artemis II lunar science team members, from left, Ryan Ewing, and Barbara Cohen, react to crew observations during...

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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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