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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 Education Stakeholder's Summit
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Sep 12, 2010

NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit

James Stofan, right, NASA Acting Associate Administrator for Education, introduces the keynote speakers at the NASA...

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Sep 12, 2010

NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit

Special Assitant for STEM Education, U. S. Department of Education, Michael Lach, far right, addresses guests at the...

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Sep 12, 2010

NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit

William Kelly, PhD, PE, Manager, Public Affairs, American Society for Engineering Education speaks at the NASA...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

Panelists (from left) Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left; John Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator for NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit
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Sep 12, 2010

NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, far right, gives keynote remarks at the NASA Education Stakeholders’ Summit One...

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NASA image: NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit
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Sep 12, 2010

NASA Education Stakeholder's Summit

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, far right, gives keynote remarks at the NASA Education Stakeholders’ Summit One...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Service and Research, Ellen Stofan, provides remarks at the...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Service and Research, Ellen Stofan, provides remarks at the...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Service and Research, Ellen Stofan, autographs a piece of mail with the...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

NASA Associate Administrator and former astronaut, Bob Cabana, second from left, and Smithsonian Institution Under...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left, and David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, right, participate in a panel...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan, far left, introduces members of the panel prior to a discussion of the search for...

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NASA image: The Search for Life Beyond Earth
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Jul 14, 2014

The Search for Life Beyond Earth

NASA Chief Scientist Ellen Stofan, far left, asks the members of the panel a question during a discussion of the...

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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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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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Nov 17, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Education James Stofan, addresses attendees of the...

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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: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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NASA image: JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony
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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Optical Telescope Element Manager, Lee Feinberg, NASA...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

From left to right, NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center Webb Deputy Observatory Project Scientist, Erin Smith, NASA’s...

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Sep 8, 2022

JWST Stamp Issuance Ceremony

Speakers at the first-day-of-issue event for the United States Postal Service’s new stamp celebrating NASA’s James...

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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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