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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: #AskNASA - How Are We Going To The Moon?
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Oct 7, 2019

#AskNASA - How Are We Going To The Moon?

NASA Spacesuit Engineer Lindsay Aitchison answers the question “How are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?
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Sep 30, 2019

#AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green answers the question “Why are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - What Is Artemis?
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Sep 23, 2019

#AskNASA - What Is Artemis?

NASA astronaut Serena M. Auñón-Chancellor answers the question ‘What is Artemis?’ Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - What is the Moon Made of?
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Nov 4, 2019

#AskNASA - What is the Moon Made of?

NASA’s Lunar Scientist Sarah Noble answers questions about the Moon and our plans to send humans there with the...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - What's It Like To Be In Space For A Year?
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Feb 12, 2020

#AskNASA - What's It Like To Be In Space For A Year?

A special “out of this world” episode of #AskNASA. During her record-setting mission NASA astronaut Christina Koch...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Who Is Going With Us?
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Oct 14, 2019

#AskNASA - Who Is Going With Us?

We're going forward to the Moon, together. NASA astronaut Alvin Drew answers the question, “Who is going with us?”...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - What Are The Next Generation Spacesuits?
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Oct 21, 2019

#AskNASA - What Are The Next Generation Spacesuits?

Spacesuits are personalized spaceships that mimic all of the protections from the harsh environment of space and the...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?
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Dec 11, 2019

#AskNASA┃ How Do We Get New Science to the Moon?

NASA Commercial Lunar Project Deputy Manager Camille Alleyne answers questions about commercial partnerships....

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Psyche’s Journey to a Metal World [Episode 49]
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Aug 23, 2023

NASA Science Live: Psyche’s Journey to a Metal World [Episode 49]

NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing to launch on October 5 to embark on a 2.2-billion-mile journey to a unique...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ What Do Beck, NASA and Artificial Intelligence Have in Common?
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Aug 20, 2020

#AskNASA┃ What Do Beck, NASA and Artificial Intelligence Have in Common?

It turns out Beck, NASA and artificial intelligence have a lot in common! NASA spacecraft and observatories have...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: OSIRIS-REx Delivers America’s First-Ever Asteroid Sample to Earth [Episode 50]
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Sep 26, 2023

NASA Science Live: OSIRIS-REx Delivers America’s First-Ever Asteroid Sample to Earth [Episode 50]

On Sunday, September 24 at [insert time], NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft safely delivered an estimated 8.8 ounces of...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]
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Dec 17, 2020

NASA Science Live: How to See Saturn and Jupiter’s Great Conjunction [Episode 27]

Have you noticed two bright objects in the sky getting closer together with each passing night? It’s Jupiter and...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Juno Spacecraft Makes Historic Flybys of Jupiter’s Moons [Episode 54]
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Mar 7, 2024

NASA Science Live: Juno Spacecraft Makes Historic Flybys of Jupiter’s Moons [Episode 54]

NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently made close flybys of two of Jupiter’s moons - Io and Europa. These two worlds are...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: How to Prepare for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse [Episode 55]
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Mar 20, 2024

NASA Science Live: How to Prepare for the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse [Episode 55]

A total solar eclipse will cross North America on Monday, April 8 and we want to help you prepare! Find out when and...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Connected by Earth [Episode 31]
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Apr 22, 2021

NASA Science Live: Connected by Earth [Episode 31]

This year at NASA, Earth Day is about connections—to our planet and to each other. Our planet is home to over 7...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies its Final Flight [Episode 52]
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Jan 31, 2024

NASA Science Live: Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flies its Final Flight [Episode 52]

In April 2021, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter became the first spacecraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃Is the Sun a ball of fire?
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Jan 6, 2020

#AskNASA┃Is the Sun a ball of fire?

Is the Sun a ball of fire? And why does NASA send missions to the Sun? NASA’s Heliophysics Director Nicky Fox...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: The Summer of Record-Breaking Heat [Episode 48]
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA Science Live: The Summer of Record-Breaking Heat [Episode 48]

This summer, Earth has experienced some of the hottest temperatures on record and July is shaping up to follow this...

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NASA image: NASA ASTRONAUT ANSWERS SOCIAL MEDIA QUESTIONS ABOUT RECORD BREAKING SPACEFLIGHT
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Mar 15, 2022

NASA ASTRONAUT ANSWERS SOCIAL MEDIA QUESTIONS ABOUT RECORD BREAKING SPACEFLIGHT

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei answered social media...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - How Can I Be An Astronaut?
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Mar 3, 2020

#AskNASA - How Can I Be An Astronaut?

As NASA prepares to launch American astronauts this year on American rockets from American soil to the International...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - What is the International Space Station?
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Nov 18, 2019

#AskNASA - What is the International Space Station?

NASA’s Jacob Keaton answers questions about the International Space Station. He highlights building this home off...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]
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Oct 30, 2024

NASA Science Live: Climate Edition - Innovations for a Sustainable Future [Episode 60]

Join NASA experts for a special climate edition of NASA Science Live on Wednesday, October 30 at 3:00 p.m. ET. This...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]
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Dec 17, 2024

NASA Science Live: Parker Solar Probe Nears Historic Close Encounter with the Sun [Episode 61]

Some records are made for breaking! Say hello to the fastest-moving human-made object, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe. On...

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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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