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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: Big Data on the Big Screen
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Oct 17, 2013

Big Data on the Big Screen

The center of the Milky Way galaxy imaged by NASA Spitzer Space Telescope is displayed on a...

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NASA image: A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations
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Feb 5, 2021

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations

A look inside the International Space Station Payload Operations Integration Center at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

MSFC
NASA image: Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour
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Apr 8, 2022

Measurement Systems Laboratory Ribbon Cutting Tour

Take a look at the new Measurement Systems Laboratory (MSL) at NASA Langley Research Center, a new, state-of-the-art...

LRC
NASA image: STEM Forward to the Moon
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Jul 19, 2019

STEM Forward to the Moon

At 3 p.m. ET, NASA TV will air a special program, STEM Forward to the Moon, which will feature kids participating in...

KSC
NASA image: DopplerScatt B200 Takeoff
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Mar 5, 2018

DopplerScatt B200 Takeoff

NASA’s B200 taking off for an eight-hour science flight on March 5. Located on the center of the aircraft’s fuselage...

AFRC
NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

NASA Orion Exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering Festival taking place April 26 and 27, 2014 at the Washington...

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NASA image: NASA's Airborne Science DC-8, displaying new colors in a check flight Feb. 24, 2004, over the Dryden Flight Research Center
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Feb 24, 2004

NASA's Airborne Science DC-8, displaying new colors in a check flight Feb. 24, 2004, over the Dryden Flight Research Center

NASA's large Airborne Science research aircraft, a modified DC-8 airliner, displayed new colors in a check flight...

AFRC
NASA image: High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument
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Apr 10, 2019

High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) instrument

The High Altitude Lidar Observatory (HALO) system electronics and diagnostic tools are integrated onto the DC-8...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission
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Aug 21, 2025

NASA ER-2 Flies Geological Mapping Mission

Crew members reattach the nose cone of NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center’s ER-2 aircraft at Edwards,...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival

Guests ask questions following presentations by NASA Science Mission Directorate Program Executive Rosa...

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NASA image: NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival

Guests are seen during presentations by NASA Science Mission Directorate Program Executive Rosa Avalos-Warren and...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Astronaut Rex Walheim spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event was held to...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft
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May 2, 2024

NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft

Members of past science missions pose together in front of the DC-8 aircraft’s left engine turbine at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Exploration Design Challenge 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

Exploration Design Challenge 2014

Mark Geyer, Orion Program Manager, spoke at the USA Science and Engineering Festival on April 25, 2014. The event...

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NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, left, and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee sign a Joint Statement of Intent to...

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NASA image: NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival

Guests receive educational materials following presentations by NASA Science Mission Directorate Program Executive...

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NASA image: NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival

Guests ask questions following presentations by NASA Science Mission Directorate Program Executive Rosa...

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NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee shake hands after signing a Joint Statement of...

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NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee display the Joint Statement of Intent to advance...

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NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee pose for a photo after signing a Joint Statement...

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NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee sign a Joint Statement of Intent to advance...

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NASA image: NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival
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Aug 24, 2024

NASA Space Stories at National Book Festival

Guests ask questions following presentations by NASA Science Mission Directorate Program Executive Rosa...

HQ
NASA image: NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft
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May 2, 2024

NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft

Retired NASA mission manager Chris Jennison and Randy Albertson, right, who retired in 2019 as NASA’s Airborne...

AFRC
NASA image: NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing
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Apr 25, 2023

NASA and MSIT Joint Statement Signing

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy and MSIT Minister Jong-Ho Lee sign a Joint Statement of Intent to advance...

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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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