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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: Earth Observations during Expedition 69
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May 31, 2023

Earth Observations during Expedition 69

iss069e016644 (May 31, 2023) --- The southern portion of San Francisco Bay in California is surrounded by the...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-058
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Site of the John W. Whisman Home. Headquarters and...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035652
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May 16, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT 5 - jsc2024e035652

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a hammer and chisel to break off a small sample during a¬¬ nighttime simulated...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035690
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035690

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas pours a scoopful of geologic samples into a sample bag during a simulated moonwalk in...

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NASA image: iss061e021757
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Oct 29, 2019

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iss061e021757 (Oct. 29, 2019) --- The wildfires in California north of the San Francisco Bay Area were photographed...

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NASA image: JETT 5 - jsc2024e034401
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May 14, 2024

JETT 5 - jsc2024e034401

NASA astronauts Andre Douglas and Kate look ahead at their traverse during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-009
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Apr 9, 2009

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Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Ames's (l-r) Dana Bolles...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033762
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May 13, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT 5 - jsc2024e033762

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins examines a geology sample she collected during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035686

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas uses a scoop to dig into the ground to collect geologic samples during a simulated...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0106-83
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Apr 3, 1996

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Three ER-2 Aircraft in formation over Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA on their final flight out of NASA Ames...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681
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May 17, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035681

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins takes a picture of a geologic sample during a simulated moonwalk in the San Francisco...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-09
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Mar 20, 2002

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Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-015
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Apr 9, 2009

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Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Center Deputy Center...

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NASA image: Students with NASA's Stennis Space Center attend national conference
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Dec 10, 2007

Students with NASA's Stennis Space Center attend national conference

Jason Jones, left, and Lauren Childs are pictured with their presentation during the poster session at the American...

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NASA image: JETT5 - jsc2024e035679
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May 17, 2024

JETT5 - jsc2024e035679

NASA astronauts Kate Rubins and Andre Douglas look ahead at their traverse during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: iss056e126694
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Aug 3, 2018

iss056e126694

iss056e126694 (Aug. 3, 2018) --- Wildfires are seen in northern California in the Mendocino National Forest and near...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-11
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-11

Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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NASA image: ARC-1996-AC96-0106-109
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Apr 3, 1996

ARC-1996-AC96-0106-109

Three ER-2 Aircraft in formation over Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA on their final flight out of NASA Ames...

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NASA image: iss071e003216
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Apr 9, 2024

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iss071e003216 (April 9, 2024) --- The San Francisco Bay Area, home to California's Silicon Valley, is pictured from...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035683
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May 17, 2024

Kate Rubins - JETT5 - jsc2024e035683

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins uses a chisel to collect a small geologic sample during a simulated moonwalk in the San...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-050
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Apr 9, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0054-050

Yuri's Night 2009 held at the California Acaemy of Sciences in San Francisco, California Left, Mark Leon, Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-12
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-12

Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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NASA image: Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685
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May 17, 2024

Andre Douglas - JETT5 - jsc2024e035685

NASA astronaut Andre Douglas takes a closer look at the geologic samples he collected during a simulated moonwalk in...

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-10
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-10

Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

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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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