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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: ISS downlink
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Aug 18, 2011

ISS downlink

An area student prepares to ask a question of astronauts Ron Garan, Mike Fossum and Satoshi Furukawa during a live...

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NASA image: Student Asks Question to NASA Astronaut During Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Asks Question to NASA Astronaut During Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Eric Swanson stands at the microphone as he asks Serena M. Auñón-Chancel, a NASA astronaut, a question during the...

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NASA image: MostMemorableDownlinkMoments_2021_Final_v2_jsc2021m000300
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Dec 28, 2021

MostMemorableDownlinkMoments_2021_Final_v2_jsc2021m000300

In-flight education downlinks are opportunities for students and educators to interact with astronauts aboard the...

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NASA image: Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station
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Jul 24, 2014

Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station

Congress and audience members applaud after a full-committee event held Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Rayburn House...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during a briefing with members of the House of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during a briefing with members of the House of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station
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Jul 24, 2014

Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station

Congressman Derek Kilmer asks astronauts Steve Swanson and Reid Wisemen a question on behalf of a young audience...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station
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Jul 24, 2014

Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station

Representative Steve Stockman (R-TX) asks astronauts Steve Swanson and Reid Wisemen a question at the live downlink...

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NASA image: Full Committee Event - Live Downlink with Astronauts at the Inte
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Jul 24, 2014

Full Committee Event - Live Downlink with Astronauts at the Inte

Chairman Lamar Smith (R-TX) held a full-committee event Thursday, July 24, 2014 at the Rayburn House Office Building...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Senate Committee on Indian A

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during a briefing with members of the House of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Downlink with Members of Congress

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer, is seen from onboard the International Space Station...

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NASA image: Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station
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Jul 24, 2014

Live Downlink with Astronauts at the International Space Station

Audience members watch as astronauts Reid Wiseman and Steve Swanson answer questions posed to them by members of the...

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NASA image: Live from Space: Video Inside the SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour Spacecraft
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May 31, 2020

Live from Space: Video Inside the SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour Spacecraft

In this video, NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley take viewers on a tour of the SpaceX's Dragon...

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NASA image: Mars Helicopter Team’s Final Gathering for Ingenuity Data Downlink
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Apr 23, 2024

Mars Helicopter Team’s Final Gathering for Ingenuity Data Downlink

B-roll for media and public use. On April 16, 2024, NASA’s Ingenuity team gathered in mission control at the...

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NASA image: DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype
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Oct 4, 2023

DSOC's Downlink Detector Prototype

Shown here is a prototype of the Deep Space Optical Communications, or DSOC, ground receiver detector built by the...

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NASA image: Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong
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Jun 28, 2018

Student Sits in Aircraft Cockpit Before the Space Station Downlink at NASA Armstrong

Rylee Ritter, student and first time visitor to NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center, sits in a mockup of an F-15...

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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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