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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: KSC-97pc232
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Jan 30, 1997

KSC-97pc232

Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare for the next tactical challenge at the 37th...

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NASA image: jsc2018e040417
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Apr 30, 2018

jsc2018e040417

jsc2018e040417 (4/30/2018) --- Researchers at NASA's Johnson Space Center perform DNA and RNA sequencing on microbes...

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NASA image: New Orleans, Louisiana
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May 8, 1989

New Orleans, Louisiana

As one of the best ever views of the city of New Orleans, LA (30.0N, 90.0W) from space, this image allows the study...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1250
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Jan 29, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – First Lady of the State of Florida Ann Scott greets students inside the Astronaut Encounter...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team gather to prepare for the next tactical challenge at...

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NASA image: John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 28, 2025

John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters

Alise Fisher, NASA Public Affairs Specialist, Science Mission Directorate, moderates a discussion with John...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00281
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05-S-00281

And thanks to everyone who submitted such great questions. If your question was answered today on the webcast,...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team checks his firearm as the team prepares for the next...

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NASA image: John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 28, 2025

John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters

Casey Swails, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator, introduces John Rhys-Davies, the actor best known for his roles...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team competes in the 34th Annual SWAT Round-up...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

The entrance to the Lawson Lamar Firearms and Tactical Training Center in Orlando, Florida. NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 2:  “It’s a Great Job!”
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Oct 5, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers- Preview Trailer 2: “It’s a Great Job!”

jsc2020m001387 NASA is building new spacesuits for missions on the Moon. These voyages will require astronauts to...

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NASA image: Color Infrared view of Houston, TX, USA
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Sep 18, 1991

Color Infrared view of Houston, TX, USA

This color infrared view of Houston (29.5N, 95.0W) was taken with a dual camera mount. Compare this scene with...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepare to break through a barricade during one of...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check their firearms as they prepare for the next...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3596
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A member of the 101st Airborne parachute demonstration team lands at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astro Camp is a blast!
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Jun 8, 2006

Astro Camp is a blast!

An Astro Camp counselor and her campers perform a science experiment to learn what types of `fuel' will best propel...

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NASA image: Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video
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Jan 14, 2026

Artemis II Science - AVATAR Vertical Video

The AVATAR (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) investigation will use organ-on-a-chip devices, or organ...

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Jul 31, 2019

iss060e020172

iss060e020172 (July 29, 2019) --- With advances in propulsion, swarms of small spacecraft are expected to become...

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NASA image: Eberswalde Crater
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Nov 8, 2022

Eberswalde Crater

Today's VIS image show part of the floor of Eberswalde Crater. This crater is host to a large delta, a feature...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team take aim at targets during the sharpshooter tactical...

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NASA image: Spectrum Project
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Oct 16, 2017

Spectrum Project

Inside the Spectrum prototype unit, organisms in a Petri plate are exposed to blue excitation lighting. The device...

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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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