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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 EPA MOA Signing
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Apr 25, 2010

NASA EPA MOA Signing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, foreground, speaks with Howard University students after he and and U.S....

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NASA image: NASA EPA MOA Signing
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Apr 25, 2010

NASA EPA MOA Signing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P....

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NASA image: NASA EPA MOA Signing
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Apr 25, 2010

NASA EPA MOA Signing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa P....

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NASA image: NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting
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Jun 21, 2023

NASA’s Earth Information Center Ribbon Cutting

Janet McCabe, Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks before the ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: America Recycles Day
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Nov 17, 2017

America Recycles Day

In the parking lot of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees drop off...

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NASA image: America Recycles Day
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Nov 17, 2017

America Recycles Day

In the parking lot of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a member of Goodwill...

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NASA image: America Recycles Day
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Nov 17, 2017

America Recycles Day

In the parking lot of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees drop off...

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NASA image: America Recycles Day
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Nov 17, 2017

America Recycles Day

In the parking lot of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, employees drop off...

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NASA image: America Recycles Day
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Nov 17, 2017

America Recycles Day

In the parking lot of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a member of Goodwill...

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NASA image: Preparing Juno for Environmental Testing
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Dec 16, 2010

Preparing Juno for Environmental Testing

NASA Juno spacecraft rests atop its rotation fixture awaiting transfer to a shipping crate prior to environmental...

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NASA image: Mission Equity: Making NASA Accessible to All
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Jul 13, 2014

Mission Equity: Making NASA Accessible to All

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other agency officials and guests discuss the many ways the public can...

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Apr 6, 1999

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Walter W. Kovalick Jr., Ph.D., director of Technology Innovation Office for the U.S. Environmental Protection...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day and the Amazing Tech that Makes Earth Exploration Possible
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Apr 17, 2018

NASA Celebrates Earth Day and the Amazing Tech that Makes Earth Exploration Possible

NASA pioneers and supports an amazing range of advanced technologies and tools to help scientists and environmental...

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Sep 21, 1997

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The Cassini spacecraft, protected by an environmentally controlled protective fairing, is sitting at Pad 40 at Cape...

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Sep 21, 1997

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The Cassini spacecraft, protected by an environmentally controlled protective fairing, is sitting at Pad 40 at Cape...

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Aug 17, 2023

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iss069e061597 (Aug. 17, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen works in the...

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Aug 21, 2023

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iss069e070724 (Aug. 21, 2023) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Frank Rubio works in the...

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NASA image: First Orion MPCV Spacecraft
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Jun 6, 2011

First Orion MPCV Spacecraft

The Orion crew module ground test article sits in the Lockheed Martin Vertical Test Facility in Colorado on June 6,...

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NASA image: Corrosion Research Laboratory
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Dec 12, 2018

Corrosion Research Laboratory

Dr. Luz M. Calle, a principal investigator for corrosion research at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, examines...

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Apr 6, 1999

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On the site of Launch Complex 34, key participants sign a Memorandum of Agreement, formalizing cooperative efforts...

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Apr 6, 1999

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Key participants in the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, formalizing cooperative efforts of NASA, the U.S. Air...

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Apr 6, 1999

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On the site of Launch Complex 34, key participants sign a Memorandum of Agreement, formalizing cooperative efforts...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Jun 27, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., the Pegasus launch vehicle is moved into its hangar. The Pegasus will carry the SciSat-1 spacecraft in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The scientific mission of SciSat-1 is to measure and understand the chemical processes that control the distribution of ozone in the Earth’s atmosphere, particularly at high altitudes. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

NASA image: VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Workers mate the Pegasus , with its cargo of the SciSat-1 payload to the L-1011 carrier aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.
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Aug 9, 2003

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Workers mate the Pegasus , with its cargo of the SciSat-1 payload to the L-1011 carrier aircraft. The SciSat-1 weighs approximately 330 pounds and after launch will be placed in a 400-mile-high polar orbit to investigate processes that control the distribution of ozone in the upper atmosphere. The data from the satellite will provide Canadian and international scientists with improved measurements relating to global ozone processes and help policymakers assess existing environmental policy and develop protective measures for improving the health of our atmosphere, preventing further ozone depletion. The mission is designed to last two years.

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, CALIF. - Workers mate the Pegasus , with its cargo of the SciSat-1 payload to the L-1011...

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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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