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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: Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023
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Sep 22, 2023

Tracking a Mission’s Historic Return to Earth on This Week @NASA – September 22, 2023

Tracking a mission’s historic return to Earth, a year of science onboard the space station, and the safe arrival of...

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Jun 27, 2019

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From this legendary room, America conducted some of its most amazing space missions. This video montage captures the...

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NASA image: A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022

A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022

A commercial crew spacecraft’s historic test mission, recognizing the leadership of our James Webb Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Apollo Historic Mission Control Restoration Time-lapse
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Jun 28, 2019

Apollo Historic Mission Control Restoration Time-lapse

The Historic Mission Control center at the NASA Johnson Space Center has undergone a major restoration. From this...

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Jun 27, 2019

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Media B-roll showcasing the Apollo era Historic Mission Control Center and the new restoration that has taken place....

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NASA image: After the Launch: NASA and SpaceX Share Updates about Historic #LaunchAmerica Mission
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May 30, 2020

After the Launch: NASA and SpaceX Share Updates about Historic #LaunchAmerica Mission

Liftoff! The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley aboard the company’s...

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NASA image: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024

Remembering our fallen heroes, an agency town hall to talk safety, and the end of an historic mission on Mars … a...

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NASA image: The Space Station’s Newest Residents on This Week @NASA – March 29, 2024
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Mar 29, 2024

The Space Station’s Newest Residents on This Week @NASA – March 29, 2024

Descrip: A NASA astronaut is one of the space station’s newest residents, planning for the upcoming total solar...

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NASA image: DATE: 3-27-15.LOCATION:  Building 30 - ISS FCR-1.SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko for their historic one-year mission aboard the ISS. .PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett
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Mar 27, 2015

DATE: 3-27-15.LOCATION: Building 30 - ISS FCR-1.SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and Cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko for their historic one-year mission aboard the ISS. .PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Harnett

DATE: 3-27-15 LOCATION: Building 30 - ISS FCR-1 SUBJECT: Flight controllers during the launch of Scott Kelly and...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel
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Jul 10, 2019

Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel

This video includes historic footage of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Michoud played a role in...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure: 07/19/2019
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Jul 18, 2019

Space to Ground: History's Greatest Adventure: 07/19/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020
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Aug 7, 2020

A Safe Splashdown for an Historic Test Flight on This Week @NASA August 7, 2020

A safe splashdown for an historic test flight, a major milestone for a future mission, and remembering a champion...

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NASA image: A Milestone for an American Astronaut on the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 4, 2022
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Feb 4, 2022

A Milestone for an American Astronaut on the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 4, 2022

A milestone for a NASA astronaut, a plan for the future of the space station, and moving a step closer to an...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, view the historic Dragon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, congratulates SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk in front of the...

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Jul 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Roger Crouch (center), a payload specialist, talks to the media prior to the launch of...

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NASA image: Landing of STS-71 space shuttle Atlantis
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Jul 7, 1995

Landing of STS-71 space shuttle Atlantis

STS071-S-069 (7 July 1995) --- The Space Shuttle Atlantis touches down on Runway 33 at the Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, view the historic Dragon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, view the historic Dragon...

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NASA image: SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer
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Jun 13, 2012

SpaceX Dragon Cargo Transfer

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and SpaceX CEO and Chief Designer Elon Musk, view the historic Dragon...

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NASA image: A New Crew Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 29, 2022
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Apr 29, 2022

A New Crew Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – April 29, 2022

Description: A new crew launches to the space station, another crew wraps up an historic mission to the station, and...

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NASA image: Our Next Mars Rover is Headed to The Red Planet on This Week @NASA – July 31, 2020
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Jul 31, 2020

Our Next Mars Rover is Headed to The Red Planet on This Week @NASA – July 31, 2020

Our next Mars rover is on its way, preparing for the historic return of a Commercial Crew mission, and naming the...

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NASA image: The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022
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May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is Closer to Starting Its Mission of Science on This Week @NASA – May 13, 2022

The Webb Telescope is closer to starting its mission of science, an historic look at the center of our galaxy, and...

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Jul 15, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW REFLECTS ON LEGACY OF APOLLO 11’S HISTORIC LUNAR LANDING Aboard the International Space Station,...

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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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