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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: The Arabian Connection
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Jan 22, 2009

The Arabian Connection

The Arabian Connection

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NASA image: Magnetic Connections
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Dec 8, 2017

Magnetic Connections

A series of linked loops across the face of the Sun highlighted the dynamic magnetic connections generated by...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, attends the inaugural...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, addresses the audience during...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, addresses the audience during...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

An audience member asks a question during the inaugural Cross-Program Connection event at NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

Arthur Muir, a retired Chicago attorney and America’s oldest Mt. Everest summiteer, delivers his presentation during...

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NASA image: Cross-Program Connection Event
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Mar 8, 2023

Cross-Program Connection Event

NASA’s Exploration Ground Systems Manager Shawn Quinn, right, moderates the inaugural Cross-Program Connection event...

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NASA image: Ring-Moon Connections
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Apr 16, 2008

Ring-Moon Connections

Ring-Moon Connections

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NASA image: Students, Public Connect with Mars
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Jan 8, 2004

Students, Public Connect with Mars

Students, Public Connect with Mars

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NASA image: Phoenix Robotic Arm connects with Alice
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Jul 14, 2008

Phoenix Robotic Arm connects with Alice

Phoenix Robotic Arm connects with Alice

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NASA image: Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute
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May 27, 2008

Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute

Connecting the Dots: Lander, Heat Shield, Parachute

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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: Jean Wolfe Portrait
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Dec 18, 2020

Jean Wolfe Portrait

“It was part of my career, but then it was also personal. I was doing it on a volunteer basis, but it was part of my...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) and...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo)...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Rolando Nieves, software architect for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in a...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in...

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NASA image: Active Regions' Magnetic Connection
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May 22, 2017

Active Regions' Magnetic Connection

Several bright bands of plasma connect from one active region to another, even though they are tens of thousands of...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Oct 12, 1999

Benefit from NASA

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) has developed a specially-designed nut, called the Quick-Connect Nut, for quick...

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NASA image:  VIPER Vehicle Manager connects cable
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Jul 9, 2025

VIPER Vehicle Manager connects cable

jsc2025e064263 - VIPER Vehicle Manager Justin Ridley connects a cable to the VIPER high gain antenna while preparing...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 1, 2003

Around Marshall

Students at Williams Technology Middle School in Huntsville were featured in a new segment of NASA CONNECT, a video...

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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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