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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: NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden...

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NASA image: NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.
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Nov 8, 2007

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden Aircraft Operations Facility in Palmdale, Calif.

NASA's DC-8 airborne science laboratory is shadowed by a NASA F/A-18 chase plane during a flyover of the Dryden...

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NASA image: NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18 years piloting the unique science laboratory
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Dec 5, 2007

NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18 years piloting the unique science laboratory

NASA's modified DC-8 now carries the name of the late Edwin W. Lewis below its cockpit window, a tribute to his 18...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 18, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

Kenneth Harris II, an engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, is seen in a “bunny suit” as he speaks with...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 18, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

Kenneth Harris II, an engineer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, speaks with students about working in a clean...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0134-076
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Aug 19, 2006

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NASA African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analyses (NAMMA) DC-8 deployment to Cape Verde, Sal island, Africa

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NASA image: Apollo 13 Service Module and Lunar Module as entering Earth's atmosphere
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Apr 18, 1970

Apollo 13 Service Module and Lunar Module as entering Earth's atmosphere

S70-17646 (18 April 1970) --- An unidentified airline passenger snapped these bright objects, believed to be the...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable Flight...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

Todd Citron, chief technology officer, The Boeing Company, answers a question from a member of the media during a...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

Bob Pearce, associate administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, answers a question from a...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson holds a model of an aircraft with a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing during a news...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

A model of an aircraft with a Transsonic Truss-Braced Wing is seen during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable Flight Demonstrator...

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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson holds a model of an aircraft with a Transonic Truss-Braced Wing during a news...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

Bob Pearce, associate administrator for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, delivers remarks during a...

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NASA image: Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement
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Jan 18, 2023

Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project Announcement

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during a news conference on NASA’s Sustainable Flight...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview
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Feb 16, 2021

Mars 2020 Engineering and Technology Overview

Media Affairs Specialist, JPL, DC Agle, moderates a NASA Perseverance rover mission engineering and technology...

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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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