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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: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

Jim Free, association administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters,...

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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

Doug Hurley, senior director of business development, Northrop Grumman, participates in a prelaunch media briefing...

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NASA image: Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day
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May 25, 2017

Robotic Mining Competition - Media Day

Lilliana Villareal, Spacecraft and Offline Operations manager in the Ground Systems Development and Operations...

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NASA image: MSolo Connectivity Test
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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) and...

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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, at right, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo)...

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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Rolando Nieves, software architect for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in a...

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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Kevin Smith, software team and science team liaison for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo),...

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Mar 26, 2021

MSolo Connectivity Test

Janine Captain, principal investigator for NASA’s Mass Spectrometer observing lunar operations (MSolo) takes part in...

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Apr 4, 2025

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Ep379_Commercial Lunar Spacesuits Dane Turner (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Aug 8, 2025

HWHAP Ep396 Lunar Surface Research

Ep396_Lunar Surface Research Gary Jordan Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Aug 22, 2025

HWHAP Ep398 Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft

Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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Jan 30, 2026

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Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Feb 13, 2026

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Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Dec 19, 2025

Ep406_The_Evolution_of_the_Laboratory

Ep404_The Evolution of the Laboratory Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Mar 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep416 Bringing The Mission To You

Ep416_Bringing The Mission To You Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Mar 28, 2025

Ep378_Pursuit_of_Lifelong_Learning

Ep378_Three Careers and Counting Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Apr 25, 2025

Ep382_This_Is_Mission_Control_Houston

Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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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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