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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: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

DRIFTER sensor devices were designed by the Applied Science and Technology Project Office as inexpensive tools that...

SSC
NASA image: Science project
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Aug 23, 2012

Science project

Once tethered in place in Gulf Coast waters, a DRIFTER sensor device is able to transmit valuable information about...

SSC
NASA image: NASC TigerShark for Flight Test Six
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Jul 9, 2019

NASC TigerShark for Flight Test Six

The NAVMAR Applied Sciences Corporation TigerShark, flew over Edwards Air Force Base on July 9, 2019 during a...

AFRC
NASA image: One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER
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Jul 23, 2012

One Small Collection of Images, Many Giant Strides Forward for MESSENGER

This image compilation shows some of the most exciting images taken thus far on the MESSENGER mission. A mural-sized...

JPL
NASA image: Predicting Malaria Outbreaks with NASA Satellites
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Sep 13, 2017

Predicting Malaria Outbreaks with NASA Satellites

In the Amazon Rainforest, few animals are as dangerous to humans as mosquitos that transmit malaria. The tropical...

GSFC
NASA image: Goddard visit
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Jul 21, 2011

Goddard visit

A trio of representatives from Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md., visited Stennis Space Center on July...

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NASA image: 2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2019

2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Emily Sylak-Glassman, Program Manager for the Applied Sciences Program in NASA's Earth Science Divison, speaks...

HQ
NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Capacity Building Program Manager for NASA's Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Nancy Searby speaks...

HQ
NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

NASA Director of Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Lawrence Friedl speaks during the 2018 Annual...

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NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

NASA Director of Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Lawrence Friedl speaks during the 2018 Annual...

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NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

NASA Director of Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Lawrence Friedl speaks during the 2016 Annual...

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NASA image: 2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2019

2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Emily Sylak-Glassman, Program Manager for the Applied Sciences Program in NASA's Earth Science Divison, speaks...

HQ
NASA image: 2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2019

2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Capacity Building Program Manager for NASA's Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Nancy Searby speaks...

HQ
NASA image: 2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2018

2018 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Capacity Building Program Manager for NASA's Applied Sciences Program (Earth Science Division) Nancy Searby speaks...

HQ
NASA image: Assembling the TigerShark XP
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May 6, 2019

Assembling the TigerShark XP

Brad Petty from Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation attaches a winglet to the TigerShark upon arrival at NASA...

AFRC
NASA image: 2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase
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Aug 1, 2019

2019 Earth Science Applications Showcase

Elizabeth Hook, outreach coordinator for NASA's Applied Remote Sensing Training (ARSET) Program speaks about ARSET...

HQ
NASA image: Lucy Science Briefing
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Oct 14, 2021

Lucy Science Briefing

Lucy Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, Southwest Research Institute, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics...

KSC
NASA image: Key NASA facilities located at Stennis
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Oct 20, 2009

Key NASA facilities located at Stennis

Balch Boulevard at Stennis Space Center features central NASA facilities, including (front to back) Applied Sciences...

SSC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-005
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Apr 16, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-005

Aeronautics Technical Seminar: Dr. Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Burt and Deedee McMurtry professor and chair of the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-004
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Apr 16, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-004

Aeronautics Technical Seminar: Dr. Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Burt and Deedee McMurtry professor and chair of the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-001
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Apr 16, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-001

Aeronautics Technical Seminar: Dr. Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Burt and Deedee McMurtry professor and chair of the...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-002
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Apr 16, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-002

Aeronautics Technical Seminar: Dr. Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Burt and Deedee McMurtry professor and chair of the...

ARC
NASA image: TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong
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May 6, 2019

TigerShark Delivered, Assembled at NASA Armstrong

Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation's Steve Hamilton, lead TigerShark pilot, and Brad Petty, mission commander and...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-003
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Apr 16, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0063-003

Aeronautics Technical Seminar: Dr. Elisabeth Pate-Cornell, Burt and Deedee McMurtry professor and chair of the...

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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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