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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: Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images
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Mar 24, 2014

Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images

In this video series, NASA Scientist Jim Garvin highlights his favorite pictures taken throughout the solar system....

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NASA image: Inspiring Women in Science: Jim Garvin
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Mar 3, 2015

Inspiring Women in Science: Jim Garvin

Amy Poehler's Smart Girls and PBS Digital Studios "It's Okay To Be Smart" asked people to submit videos saying who...

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NASA image: G-2008-0813-024
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Oct 5, 2008

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Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5-6, 2008 sponsored by 3M. It gave students the...

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NASA image: Hubble and Going Forward to the Moon
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Jul 15, 2019

Hubble and Going Forward to the Moon

We are going forward to the Moon by 2024, but did you know that back in 2005, Dr. Jim Garvin and his team of...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 6: Operations

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 5: Launch
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 5: Launch

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 3: Construction
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 3: Construction

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 7: Scientific Analysis

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 2: Design

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 4: Testing

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 1: Idea
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May 1, 2011

Goddard Virtual Tour - Phase 1: Idea

Goddard Chief Scientist Jim Garvin takes us on a tour of the life of a spacecraft, from the idea to the collection...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye and Dr. Jim Garvin at the Science on a Sphere during a tour of Goddard Space Flight Center on September 8,...

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NASA image: Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center
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Dec 8, 2017

Bill Nye visits Goddard Space Flight Center

Bill Nye and Dr. Jim Garvin at the Science on a Sphere during a tour of Goddard Space Flight Center on September 8,...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Our Weird Home [Episode 3]
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Apr 22, 2019

NASA Science Live: Our Weird Home [Episode 3]

During this episode we talk about what features make our home weird, how we study our planet and where we might see...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1832
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Jun 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A science briefing on the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) missions is held for the media...

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NASA image: The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials
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Dec 11, 2017

The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials

In late December 2014, a submarine volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga erupted, sending a violent stream...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Landing Broadcast
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Sep 24, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Landing Broadcast

OSIRIS-REx sample return from asteroid Bennu. Landing in Dugway, Utah on September 24, 2023.

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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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