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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: KSC-2014-4763
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Dec 5, 2014

KSC-2014-4763

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The Orion crew module is recovered after splashdown in the Pacific Ocean about 600 miles off...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite
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Nov 14, 1984

Astronaut Dale Gardner using MMU to travel to Westar VI satellite

51A-46-057 (14 November 1984) --- Astronaut Dale A. Gardner, getting his turn in the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU)...

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NASA image: Space for US
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Apr 15, 2019

Space for US

Space for U.S. lets viewers can explore how NASA data is put to work here on Earth.

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NASA image: Exhibit to be used in making Public Service Announcements on 16mm for PAO
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Jun 22, 1978

Exhibit to be used in making Public Service Announcements on 16mm for PAO

Views of exhibit to be used in making Public Service Announcements on 16mm for PAO.This is a view of the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta
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Dec 20, 2024

Using JPL's DUSTIE Planetary Simulation Chamber to Mimic Vesta

To simulate conditions on the giant asteroid Vesta that would occur after meteoroids strike the surface for a study...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier Learns How Jacobs Uses 3-D Printing
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Aug 10, 2017

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier Learns How Jacobs Uses 3-D Printing

A Jacobs engineer shows NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier how the company uses 3-D printers to create...

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NASA image: Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)
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May 28, 2021

Multi-use Variable-g Platform (MVP)

iss065e074888 (May 28, 2021) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei works to relocate...

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NASA image: Nespoli works with ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli works with ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017243 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth

STS064-20-026 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, STS-64 mission specialist, uses the Shuttle Amateur...

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NASA image: Dezhurov uses a video camcorder on the orbiter middeck
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Aug 10, 2001

Dezhurov uses a video camcorder on the orbiter middeck

STS105-E-5007 (10 August 2001) --- Cosmonaut Vladimir Dezhurov of Rosaviakosmos uses a video camcorder on the mid...

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NASA image: Students Use Ham Radio to Call an Astronaut in Space
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Aug 25, 2020

Students Use Ham Radio to Call an Astronaut in Space

On May 15, 2020, Canadian students used ham radio to talk with NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy, currently aboard the...

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NASA image: Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017245 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli installs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017249 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: MS Grunsfeld changes film using film bag
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Jan 16, 1997

MS Grunsfeld changes film using film bag

S81-E-05468 (16 Jan. 1997) --- To protect it from exposure to light, astronaut John M. Grunsfeld, mission...

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NASA image: GT-11 - EARTH SKY - US GULF COAST
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Sep 14, 1966

GT-11 - EARTH SKY - US GULF COAST

S66-54560 (14 Sept. 1966) --- U.S. Gulf coast area from Aransas Bay, Texas, to Mobile Bay, Alabama, as seen from the...

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NASA image: Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017237 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory
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Apr 23, 2011

Nespoli photographs ALTEA-SHIELD Hardware in the US Laboratory

ISS027-E-017236 (23 April 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 27 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System
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Aug 26, 2024

NASA Photographer Uses Schlieren Photography System

NASA Photographer Carla Thomas holds the Airborne Schlieren Photography System (ASPS), aiming it out the window in...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Elizabeth Barrett, InSight Instrument Operations Lead, NASA JPL, gives remarks during a Mars InSight post-landing...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Animation showing the placement of the Mars InSight instruments is played during a post-landing press conference,...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Post-landing Mars InSight press conference, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena,...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

Journalist Mika McKinnon takes notes during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference while wearing a small model...

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NASA image: Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference
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Nov 26, 2018

Mars InSight Post Landing Press Conference

JPL Director Michael Watkins gives remarks during a Mars InSight post-landing press conference, Monday, Nov. 26,...

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NASA image: Happy Summer Solstice Northern Hemisphere
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Dec 8, 2017

Happy Summer Solstice Northern Hemisphere

This full-disk image from NOAA’s GOES-13 satellite was captured at 11:45 UTC (7:45 a.m. EDT) and shows the Americas...

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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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