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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: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

The flag that draped the casket of former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.) is presented to his...

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NASA image: Parachute for Perseverance
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May 18, 2020

Parachute for Perseverance

This animated GIF shows a successful test of the parachute that will be used to land NASA's Perseverance rover on...

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NASA image: NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight
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May 24, 2018

NASAs Aircraft Maintenance Crews Prepare the Ikhana Aircraft for a Test Flight

Aircraft maintenance crews at NASA‘s Armstrong Flight Research Center prepare the remotely-piloted Ikhana aircraft...

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NASA image: JEM Stowage Consolidation, Part 1
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Nov 14, 2018

JEM Stowage Consolidation, Part 1

iss057e092614 (11/14/2018) --- Photo documentation of the Kobairo Rack front, JPM1F3 in the Kibo Japanese Experiment...

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NASA image: Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:
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Jun 22, 2018

Hearing on Space Situational Awareness:

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies before the House Subcommittee on Strategic Forces during a hearing on...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing
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Mar 7, 2018

House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot testifies during a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

Fred Pelletier, lead of the project navigation team at KinetX Inc. in Simi Valley, California, speaks at a press...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategy in the Aeronautics Mission Directorate Robert Pearce speaks...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: ICF in the Columbus Module
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Jun 5, 2018

ICF in the Columbus Module

iss056e005017 (6/5/2018) --- The International Commercial Experiment Cubes (ICE Cubes) Facility located in the...

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NASA image: Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum
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May 10, 2018

Astronauts Bresnik and Nespoli at National Air and Space Museum

A student asks NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik a question about his time onboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: 2017 ASCAN class members during ASCAN EVQ1 (Red Team) Training
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Jul 18, 2018

2017 ASCAN class members during ASCAN EVQ1 (Red Team) Training

jsc2018e064795 (07/18/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines is being helped into a spacesuit prior to...

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NASA image: Expedition 55 Landing Preparations
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Jun 2, 2018

Expedition 55 Landing Preparations

NASA astronaut and Astronaut Office Representative Kjell Lindgren is seen during a traditional tree planting...

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NASA image: Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module
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Apr 16, 2018

Maintenance on the Advanced Colloids Experiment Module

iss055e035366 (April 16, 2018) --- NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold performs maintenance on the Advanced Colloids...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 16, 2018

Earth Observation

iss056e014240 (June 16, 2018) --- Ocean City, Maryland, pictured by an Expedition 56 crew member aboard the...

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

Project Mars at National Geographic

Chris Davenport, Washington Post space reporter, moderates a panel after a showing of the Project Mars Competition's...

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NASA image: Vice President Meets with NASA Employees
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Dec 12, 2018

Vice President Meets with NASA Employees

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine introduces Vice President Mike Pence after he met with NASA leadership to discuss...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Tingle at McKinley Technology High School
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Sep 14, 2018

Astronaut Scott Tingle at McKinley Technology High School

NASA astronaut Scott Tingle speaks to students about his time onboard the International Space Station, Friday, Sept....

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NASA image: iss056e126641
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Aug 3, 2018

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iss056e126641 (Aug. 3, 2018) --- Hurricane Hector was pictured gaining strength by an Expedition 56 crew member as...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Post Flight
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Jun 13, 2018

Expedition 54 Post Flight

Expedition 54 NASA astronauts Joe Acaba, left, and Mark Vande Hei meet with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine...

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

J-SSOD 10 Mission

iss057e006069 (10/6/2018) --- Documentation of two deployed Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) CubeSats,...

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NASA image: New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby
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Dec 31, 2018

New Horizons Ultima Thule Flyby

David Grinspoon, senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute discusses Pluto and the Human Imagination,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS
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Jul 23, 2018

NASA Administrator Discusses NASA's 60th Anniversary at CSIS

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at an event celebrating NASA's 60th anniversary at the Center for...

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NASA image: jsc2018e060160
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Jun 19, 2018

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jsc2018e060160 (06/19/2018) --- 2017 NASA astronaut candidate Bob Hines during earth and planetary science training...

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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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