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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: History on Tethys
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Sep 7, 2007

History on Tethys

History on Tethys

JPL
NASA image: An Hour in History
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Mar 22, 2011

An Hour in History

John C. Stennis Space Center historian Marco Giardino speaks to center employees during the first An Hour in History...

SSC
NASA image: Webb Telescope Optical Telescope Element Engineering History Presentation Supporting Video
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Mar 13, 2019

Webb Telescope Optical Telescope Element Engineering History Presentation Supporting Video

This is the video compliment to a presentation about the engineering history of the Webb Telescope's Optical...

GSFC
NASA image: Trailblazers - Black History Month Program
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers - Black History Month Program

As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA honored retired Air Force Col. Charles McGee at a ceremony...

HQ
NASA image: Rocks: Windows to History of Mars
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Jan 19, 2004

Rocks: Windows to History of Mars

Rocks: Windows to History of Mars

JPL
NASA image: Pits, Picasso, and Mercury History
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May 25, 2010

Pits, Picasso, and Mercury History

Pits, Picasso, and Mercury History

JPL
NASA image: Mercury Violent History
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Jan 30, 2008

Mercury Violent History

Mercury Violent History

JPL
NASA image: A Brief History of Time
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Oct 23, 2012

A Brief History of Time

A Brief History of Time

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History

Spirit Heads Toward History

JPL
NASA image: History Leaves Salts Behind
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Mar 2, 2004

History Leaves Salts Behind

History Leaves Salts Behind

JPL
NASA image: Black History Month Event
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Feb 18, 2020

Black History Month Event

Black History Month Event

KSC
NASA image: 2011 Women's History Month
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Mar 24, 2011

2011 Women's History Month

John C. Stennis Space Center employees (l to r) Janet Kovac (NASA Shared Services Center), Lael Butler...

SSC
NASA image: 2011 Black History Month
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Feb 16, 2011

2011 Black History Month

Victoria Webb (center) discusses African-American history during a Black History Month program for John C. Stennis...

SSC
NASA image: Black History Month Matthew Bailey
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Feb 12, 2020

Black History Month Matthew Bailey

Black history month profile of NASA Langley Research Center employee Matthew Bailey.

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NASA image: NASA Glenn Women's History Month, Tonya Mitchell
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Feb 25, 2020

NASA Glenn Women's History Month, Tonya Mitchell

NASA Glenn's Tonya Mitchell is highlighted for Women's History Month.

GRC
NASA image: Black History Month Lunch and Learn Panel
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Feb 17, 2021

Black History Month Lunch and Learn Panel

Black History Month Lunch and Learn Panel discussing Representation, Identity, and Diversity and MSFC. A transparent...

MSFC
NASA image: 2020 Black History Month Program
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Feb 18, 2020

2020 Black History Month Program

Marshall Space Flight Center's Black History Month program with Yotodsha Fields speaking on the history of historic...

MSFC
NASA image: Black History Month Program
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Feb 19, 2020

Black History Month Program

Glenn Research Center, Black History Month Program for Center Employees

GRC
NASA image: Black History Month Program
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Feb 19, 2020

Black History Month Program

Glenn Research Center, Black History Month Program for Center Employees

GRC
NASA image: Black History Month Program
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Feb 19, 2020

Black History Month Program

Glenn Research Center, Black History Month Program for Center Employees

GRC
NASA image: MESSENGER puts its Stamp on History
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May 6, 2011

MESSENGER puts its Stamp on History

MESSENGER puts its Stamp on History

JPL
NASA image: Rocks: Windows to History of Mars-2
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Jan 19, 2004

Rocks: Windows to History of Mars-2

Rocks: Windows to History of Mars-2

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History vertical
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History vertical

Spirit Heads Toward History vertical

JPL
NASA image: Spirit Heads Toward History polar
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May 12, 2004

Spirit Heads Toward History polar

Spirit Heads Toward History polar

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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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