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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: Space to Ground: Cosmic Repairs: 11/15/2019
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Nov 15, 2019

Space to Ground: Cosmic Repairs: 11/15/2019

The first of a series of complicated spacewalks to repair the AMS-02 is complete, with more to come. NASA's Space to...

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NASA image: AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1
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Apr 15, 2018

AMS-02, radiator panel and solar array seen by EHDC1

iss055e024025 (4/15/2018) - View of a radiator pane, solar array and the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer - 02 (AMS-02)...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe
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Nov 21, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Unlocking the Origins of the Universe

AMS-02 is helping scientists investigate many fundamental physics questions from its place on the space station....

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible

Scientists are using AMS-02 on the Space Station to study fundamental particles originating from sources up to...

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NASA image: iss050e028864
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Jan 9, 2017

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The Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer was photographed during a spacewalk in January 2017. NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: On A Roll: 11/22/2019
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Nov 22, 2019

Space to Ground: On A Roll: 11/22/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA
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Jul 12, 2011

Exterior view of ISS taken with a Fisheye Camera during EVA

iss028e016135 (7/12/2011) --- Exterior view of the International Space Station (ISS) taken during a session of...

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NASA image: AMS Blanket and TTCS Wedge Install during EVA 32
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Oct 28, 2015

AMS Blanket and TTCS Wedge Install during EVA 32

Close-up view of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer-02 (AMS-02), in the area where the Tracker Thermal Control System...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Record-Breaking Delivery: 11/08/2019
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Nov 7, 2019

Space to Ground: Record-Breaking Delivery: 11/08/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Keeping it Cool: 11/29/2019
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Nov 27, 2019

Space to Ground: Keeping it Cool: 11/29/2019

The crew is halfway through the mission to repair a major astrophysics experiment. NASA's Space to Ground is your...

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NASA image: View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss
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May 19, 2011

View of AMS-2 Installation on the S3 Truss

S134-E-009255 (19 May 2011) --- One of the STS-134 crew members recorded this high angle view of the starboard side...

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NASA image: Vanguard 2C VTOL Airplane Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Feb 1, 1960

Vanguard 2C VTOL Airplane Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Vanguard 2C vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) airplane, wind tunnel test. Front view from below, model 14 1/2...

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NASA image: Cloud vortices
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Nov 2, 2015

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing
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Nov 1, 2019

Northrop Grumman Cygnus CRS-12 “What’s On Board” Briefing

On Nov 1, NASA held a briefing at the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to discuss the science, research...

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NASA image: ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround
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Nov 8, 2021

ISS from the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavor during Flyaround

iss066e079170 (Nov. 8, 2021) --- The International Space Station's U.S. segment and portions of the Russian segment...

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NASA image: STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, soars into space after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A
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Aug 2, 1991

STS-43 Atlantis, OV-104, soars into space after liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39A

STS-43 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, soars toward space after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch...

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NASA image: Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background
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Jul 17, 1975

Soviet Soyuz spacecraft contrasted against a black-sky background

AST-02-093 (18 July 1975) --- This scene photographed with a hand-held 70mm camera from a rendezvous window of the...

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NASA image: Cloud vortices
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Dec 8, 2017

Cloud vortices

Cloud vortices off Heard Island, south Indian Ocean. The Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS)...

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NASA image: Pluto and it's moon Charon Shine in False Color
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Dec 8, 2017

Pluto and it's moon Charon Shine in False Color

**This image was taken at 3:38 a.m. EDT on July 13, one day before New Horizons’ closest approach to Pluto.** New...

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NASA image: Fires Rage Near Malibu, California
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Dec 8, 2017

Fires Rage Near Malibu, California

According to the NBCnews.com, Southern California firefighters were battling a growing, brush-fueled wildfire early...

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Audio
Nov 21, 2025

HWHAP Ep403 Positive Impacts

Dane Turner Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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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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