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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: Inventor Neill Myers demonstrates his latest invention
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Jul 14, 2017

Inventor Neill Myers demonstrates his latest invention

Neill Myers, Marshall’s most patented inventor, demonstrates the Variable-Aperture Reciprocating Reed Valve, an...

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NASA image: Inventor Series - Tim Bencic with Tomography System
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Mar 6, 2019

Inventor Series - Tim Bencic with Tomography System

How do you measure a cloud? Tim Bencic does it with lasers. The NASA Glenn engineer invented a tomography system for...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1292
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Jun 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Paul Curto (left), chief technologist with NASA’s Inventions and Contributions Board,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1294
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Jun 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Paul Curto (left), chief technologist with NASA’s Inventions and Contributions Board,...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

AiroCide Ti02, an anthrax-killing air scrubber manufactured by KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw,...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Legendary characters used the power of mythology to fly through the heavens. About 200 BC, a Greek inventor known as...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1293
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Jun 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Gary Stutte explains to Paul Curto (right), chief technologist with NASA’s...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Feb 1, 2002

Benefit from NASA

This is a photo of a technician at KES Science and Technology Inc., in Kernesaw, Georgia, assembling the AiroCide...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0260-012
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Dec 9, 2009

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2009 Awards Ceremony; 2008 Government Invention of the Year Award, 2009 Software of the Year Award sponsored by Ames...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong's spacesuit was unveiled today in...

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NASA image: Damage Detection Equipment
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Mar 10, 2017

Damage Detection Equipment

Martha Williams, who leads the team inventing the Flexible Damage Detection System, stands in a laboratory with a...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong's spacesuit was unveiled today in...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 12, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

Neil Armstrong's Pressure Suit, A7-L, A19730040000, Apollo 11, that he wore to walk on the moon July 20, 1969 in its...

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NASA image: Benefit from NASA
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Jan 1, 1997

Benefit from NASA

Frank Nola invented the Power Factor Controller (PFC) at Marshall Space Flight Center more than a decade ago. Nola...

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NASA image: Rover DNA Inscription
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Apr 5, 2021

Rover DNA Inscription

This photo shows two small drawings inscribed inside the front left wheel of the Mars Perseverance rover, pictured...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 12, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

Neil Armstrong's Pressure Suit, A7-L, A19730040000, Apollo 11, that he wore to walk on the moon July 20, 1969 in its...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 12, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

Neil Armstrong's Pressure Suit, A7-L, A19730040000, Apollo 11, that he wore to walk on the moon July 20, 1969 in its...

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NASA image: Innovator Recognition Event
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Mar 9, 2023

Innovator Recognition Event

The latest technologies invented at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida were recognized during the 2023 Innovator...

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NASA image: Erik Lindbergh christens NASA's 747 Clipper Lindbergh with a special commemorative concoction representing local, NASA, and industry partners
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May 21, 2007

Erik Lindbergh christens NASA's 747 Clipper Lindbergh with a special commemorative concoction representing local, NASA, and industry partners

Erik Lindbergh christens NASA's 747 Clipper Lindbergh, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy, with a...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0244-008
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Nov 4, 2009

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A Nanosensor Device for Cellphone Intergration and Chemical Sensing Network. iPhone with sensor chip, data...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope: Worth the Wait
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Mar 13, 2019

James Webb Space Telescope: Worth the Wait

Building the James Webb Space Telescope is challenging. It is NASA's most ambitious and complex space science...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 16, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, NASA Astronaut Neil Armstrong's spacesuit was unveiled today in...

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NASA image: Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling
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Jul 12, 2019

Armstrong Apollo 11 Spacesuit Unveiling

Neil Armstrong's Pressure Suit, A7-L, A19730040000, Apollo 11, that he wore to walk on the moon July 20, 1969 in its...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

The British fired Congreve rockets against the United States in the War of 1812. As a result Francis Scott Key...

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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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