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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 Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,
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Apr 13, 2023

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy,

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, front, talks to the workforce at NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight
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Nov 2, 2018

NASA F/A-18 Research Aircraft Prior to QSF18 Flight

NASA's F/A-18 research aircraft stands ready prior to a QSF18 supersonic research flight off the coast of Galveston,...

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Feb 7, 2008

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NASA Administrator, Michael Griffin and other management watch the launch of the Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-122)...

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NASA image: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Arno Rogg explains the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) mission to visitors in the...

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NASA image: ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment
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Jul 6, 2023

ER-2 N806NA ALOFT Deployment

The ALOFT mission, Airborne Lightning Observatory for Fly’s eye simulator and Terrestrial gamma ray flashes, is a...

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NASA image: Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan
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Aug 11, 2022

Assured Vehicle Automation (AVA) - Hazard Perception and Avoidan

David Zahn pilots the ownship aircraft in the VMS’s R-Cab during the AVA-1h simulation in the VMS, N243.

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NASA image: NASA Advanced Supercomputing Modular Facility Hyperwall Visualiz
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May 23, 2024

NASA Advanced Supercomputing Modular Facility Hyperwall Visualiz

Chris Henze demonstrates the newly upgraded hyperwall visualization system to Center Director Eugene Tu, Deputy...

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NASA image: VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test
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Apr 17, 2025

VIPER Vehicle Operational Readiness Test

Charles Hacskaylo during the Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover (VIPER) vehicle operational readiness...

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NASA image: Ames Women's Influence Network (WIN) Hidden Figures talk with "Computers" Carolyn Hofstetter and Carol Mead co-sponsored by the AAAG
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Feb 1, 2017

Ames Women's Influence Network (WIN) Hidden Figures talk with "Computers" Carolyn Hofstetter and Carol Mead co-sponsored by the AAAG

Ames Women's Influence Network (WIN) Hidden Figures talk with "Computers" Carolyn Hofstetter and Carol Mead...

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NASA image: Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch
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Sep 8, 1984

Mission specialist Judith Resnik at interdeck access hatch

41D-12-020 (6 Sept 1984) --- Astronaut Judith A. Resnik, mission specialist, anchors herself on the flight deck (out...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames
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Jan 26, 2026

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s Visit to Ames

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits the Arc Jet facility in N238.

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NASA image: Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Circle of Excellence Presentation and Award Ceremony

Artemis Orion program manager’s commendation team award presented to the Artemis I Heat Shield Sample Extraction and...

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NASA image: U.S. President Joe Biden Arrives Aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield
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Jan 19, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden Arrives Aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield

President Joe Biden landed aboard Air Force One at Moffett Federal Airfield, near NASA’s Ames Research Center in...

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NASA image: Himalayan Mountain Range
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Apr 14, 1981

Himalayan Mountain Range

STS001-12-350 (12-14 April 1981) --- India and China, the Ladokh and Zaskar Ranges of the Great Himalaya are clearly...

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NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
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Oct 9, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Two nitrogen, LN2, tanks mounted in the aft section of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO)...

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NASA image: EuCROPIS EVT-2 Power Cell in N-239 Lab
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May 2, 2016

EuCROPIS EVT-2 Power Cell in N-239 Lab

EuCROPIS EVT-2 Power Cell in N-239 Lab Ryan Kent with Flask containing Anabaena Culture

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NASA image: ALOFT instrument upload
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Jun 6, 2023

ALOFT instrument upload

NASA Armstrong’s ER-2 aircraft is uploaded with instruments for its ALOFT mission. The ER-2 will fly at high...

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NASA image: NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks Following X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

NASA’s Associate Administrator Speaks Following X-59 Unveiling

NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free speaks on stage following the unveiling of the agency’s X-59 quiet supersonic...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 21, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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NASA image: STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights
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Apr 2, 1992

STS-45 Earth observation of the Aurora Australis or Southern Lights

STS-45 Earth observation taken onboard Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, is of the Aurora Australis or Southern...

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NASA image: NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight
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Oct 28, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Takes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft lifts off for its first flight Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from U.S. Air...

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NASA image: STS-27 crew activities
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Jun 30, 2009

STS-27 crew activities

Photographic documentation showing STS-27 crew activities. Views include: mission commander Robert L. Gibson sits in...

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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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