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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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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress...

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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

Former NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, answers a question during a panel discussion led by Todd Harrison,...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: Kepler Press Conference
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Aug 5, 2009

Kepler Press Conference

William Bo-Ricki, Kepler principal investigator at NASA's Ames Research Center, second from left, speaks during a...

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NASA image: The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing
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Nov 6, 1985

The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing

61A-S-140 (6 Nov 1985) --- The record-setting eight crewmembers for STS 61-A file from their "home" for the past...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, gives remarks during a NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1340
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe is interviewed by the media at the 40th Space Congress...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5559
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Sep 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Master of Ceremony Jim Banke, pauses during his opening remarks to attendees during NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

A NASA helicopter flies past the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard atop the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1202
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Gregg Buckingham, University Affairs officer, External Relations and Business...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Sam Scimemi, director, NASA's International Space Station Program, speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing
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Feb 18, 2021

Mars 2020 Post-Landing Briefing

Associate Administrator of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Thomas Zurbuchen, tears apart the contingency plan...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5560
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Sep 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Steve Griffin, chairman of the National Space Club Florida Committee, speaks to attendees...

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NASA image: Kepler Press Conference
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Aug 5, 2009

Kepler Press Conference

Jon Morse, Astrophysics Division Director, NASA Headquarters, left, is seen Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009 at a press...

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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

Todd Harrison, director of defense budget analysis and the aerospace security project, and senior fellow in the...

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NASA image: NASA Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars
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Feb 18, 2021

NASA Perseverance Rover Lands on Mars

Perseverance flight director Magdy Bareh and Members of NASA’s Perseverance rover team react in mission control...

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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, second from left, answers a question during a discussion with Todd Harrison,...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1201
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Apr 23, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Gregg Buckingham, University Affairs officer, External Relations and Business...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1333
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Apr 29, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - During the annual Congressional Dinner hosted by the Florida Space Business Roundtable,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Model mounted near Node 2 Forward Hatch
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Jul 18, 2011

Shuttle Model mounted near Node 2 Forward Hatch

ISS028-E-017459 (18 July 2011) --- This small shuttle model, seen in a close-up view on the wall of the...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Team Reacts to Data Showing It Completed Its First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's Team Reacts to Data Showing It Completed Its First Flight

Members of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter team in the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight
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Apr 19, 2021

Ingenuity's Team Waits for Data on Helicopter's First Flight

Members of NASA's Ingenuity helicopter team in the Space Flight Operations Facility at NASA's Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing
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Apr 22, 2021

Mastcam-Z Video of Ingenuity Taking Off and Landing

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter takes off and lands in this video captured on April 19, 2021, by Mastcam-Z, an...

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NASA image: In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight
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Apr 22, 2021

In-Flight Image From Ingenuity's Second Flight

The downward-looking navigation camera aboard NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter took this image of the rotorcraft's...

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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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