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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: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

The United States Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceport on...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Dr. Aaron Smith, director and chairman, Musical Activities Department, United States Naval Academy, stands in front...

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NASA image: Filament Burst [video]
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Dec 8, 2017

Filament Burst [video]

A bright solar prominence rose up from the Sun and twisted around in about a six-hour period (Apr. 21, 2015). While...

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NASA image: iss057e105887
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Nov 22, 2018

iss057e105887

iss057e105887 (Nov. 22, 2018) --- Expedition 57 Commander Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) peers out...

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NASA image: Earth Observation
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Jun 18, 2013

Earth Observation

ISS036-E-009390 (18 June 2013) --- One of the Expedition 36 crew members used a 180mm lens to photograph this...

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NASA image: Overall view of ISS taken during fly-around by STS-104 crew
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Jul 21, 2001

Overall view of ISS taken during fly-around by STS-104 crew

STS104-723-014 (21 July 2001) --- Backdropped over a wide scene of topography in the Middle East, the International...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay
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May 18, 1969

Apollo 10 view across Apollo Landing Site 3 in the Central Bay

AS10-27-3908 (18-26 May 1969) --- An Apollo 10 photograph of the lunar nearside looking westward across Apollo...

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NASA image: iss065e034024
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May 12, 2021

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iss065e034024 (May 12, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is...

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NASA image: French Alps, Mont Blanc, French/Italian Border
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Apr 2, 1992

French Alps, Mont Blanc, French/Italian Border

In this southeast looking view, Mont Blanc, on the French/Italian border, (48.0N, 4.5E) the highest mountain peak in...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. John Grant, seated right, moderates a discussion with Dr. Jack Mustard, from Brown University, and Dr. Steve...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Jennifer Elgenbrode, from Goddard Space Flight Center, foreground, talks as Dr. Mary Voytek and Dr. Michael...

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NASA image: Nepenthes Mensae
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Nov 8, 2021

Nepenthes Mensae

Between the highlands of Terra Cimmeria and the low plains of Nepenthes Planum lies the rugged region called...

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NASA image: Solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment
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Aug 21, 1973

Solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment

S73-32867 (21 Aug. 1973) --- The solar sphere viewed through the Skylab solar physics experiment (S082) Extreme...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Dr. Jack Mustard, from Brown University, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists discussed...

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NASA image: iss065e045231
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May 13, 2021

iss065e045231

iss065e045231 (May 13, 2021) --- The forward portion of the International Space Station is pictured as it orbited...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

The United States Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceport on...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana addresses members of the United States Naval Academy Glee Club at the...

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NASA image: Sahara Desert, Algeria
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Sep 30, 1994

Sahara Desert, Algeria

STS068-228-081 (30 September-11 October 1994) --- This northwest-looking view shows central Algeria with an unusual...

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NASA image: Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with
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Oct 12, 2017

Disability Awareness and Action Working Group (DAAWG) Event with

Dr. Temple Grandin addresses employees as the keynote speaker at Kennedy Space Center's annual National Disability...

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NASA image: iss056e094392
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Jul 10, 2018

iss056e094392

iss056e094392 (July 10, 2018) --- The Northrop Grumman (formerly Orbital ATK) Cygnus resupply ship and its UltraFlex...

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NASA image: iss063e034096
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Jul 1, 2020

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iss063e034096 (July 1, 2020) --- The SpaceX Crew Dragon (center right), the Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle-9...

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NASA image: Mars Symposium NASM
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Jan 13, 2011

Mars Symposium NASM

Doug McCuiston, Director, Mars Exploration Program, talks during a Mars Program Update where prominent scientists...

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NASA image: Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft
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Dec 24, 1968

Oblique view of the lunar surface taken from Apollo 8 spacecraft

AS08-17-2814 (21-27 Dec. 1968) --- This oblique view of the lunar surface taken from the Apollo 8 spacecraft looking...

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NASA image: iss068e020106
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Oct 29, 2022

iss068e020106

iss068e020106 (Oct. 29, 2022) --- New York City's boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, and Manhattan figure prominently 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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