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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: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Remote cameras setup to capture the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

The Mayor of Arkalyk, right, waits to board a Russian Search and Rescue helicopter for take off in support of the...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Expedition 29 Commander Mike Fossum, left, Flight Engineers Sergei Volkov, center, and Satoshi Furukawa, sit in...

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NASA image: Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.

JSC2011-E-005852 (19 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson (center), STS-135 commander; Japan Aerospace...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Russian support personnel arrive to help meet the Soyuz TMA-02M spacecraft shortly after the capsule landed with...

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NASA image: Expedition 29 Landing
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Nov 22, 2011

Expedition 29 Landing

Russian Search and Rescue forces prepare their helicopters for take off in support of the Soyuz TMA-02M spacecraft...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Dec 12, 1988

Space Shuttle Projects

The STS-29 patch was designed to capture and represent the energy and dynamic nature of this nation's space program...

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NASA image: Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.
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Jan 19, 2011

Expedition 27, Expedition 28 and STS-135 during joint ISS/STS Emergency Scenarios training.

JSC2011-E-005863 (19 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (second right), STS-135 commander; Mike Fossum...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy associate director, technical, at right, visits with representatives from Exploration Ground...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with a representative from Exploration Research and Technology during NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana updates community leaders, business executives, partners, educators...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks at the "Future of Space" STEM event, Monday, April 29, 2019 at NASA...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, left, moderates a panel discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

NASA astronaut Zena Cardman answers a question during a Mars 2020 NASA Social at Kennedy Space Center’s News Center...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with representatives from United Launch Alliance during NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana’s...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display at the News Center at the agency’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, Bill Gerstenmaier speaks...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, moderates a panel discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard answers questions during a Mars 2020 NASA Social at Kennedy Space Center’s...

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NASA image: NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Talks with KATU-TV Portland 241029 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Oct 29, 2024

NASA Astronaut Don Pettit Talks with KATU-TV Portland 241029 – Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Don Pettit of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Media Update on Status of Artemis I
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Aug 29, 2022

Media Update on Status of Artemis I

Jim Free, associate administrator for Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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NASA image: Future of Space STEM event
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Apr 29, 2019

Future of Space STEM event

NASA astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson, left, moderates a panel discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Facebook Live / NASA Social

A full-scale mockup of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover is on display at the News Center at the agency’s Kennedy...

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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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