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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: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1962

Skylab

St. Paul, Minnesota high school student, Roger Johnston, is greeted by (left to right): Astronauts Russell L....

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NASA image: Engineers with nozzles fabricated using a freeform-directed ener
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Mar 15, 2018

Engineers with nozzles fabricated using a freeform-directed ener

Engineers from NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Propulsion Department examine nozzles fabricated using a...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Aug 21, 1972

Skylab

St. Paul Minnesota high school student, Roger Johnston (center), Gene Vacca (left) of NASA Headquarters, and Ann...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell, left, Andrew Johnston, Vice President for Astronomy and Collections at Chicago's...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Ellen Stofan, Director of Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

'Astronaut' Patrick Johnston, 8, is interviewed by Heath Allen, a reporter with WDSU-TV in New Orleans, about his...

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Jan 20, 1976

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Candid shots of Carolyn Griner (front), Drs. Mary-Helen Johnston and Ann Whitaker (L to R) wearing scuba gear at the...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

'Astronaut' Patrick Johnston, 8, is interviewed by Heath Allen, a reporter with WDSU-TV in New Orleans, about his...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

'Astronaut' Patrick Johnston, 8, is interviewed by Heath Allen, a reporter with WDSU-TV in New Orleans, about his...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 25, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

Clare Johnston, 10, and Eden Landis, 3, stare in wonder at the moon rock on display at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis...

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Feb 11, 2015

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Date: 02-11-15 Loction: Bldg 9NW Subject: Expedition 50 crew members Shane Kimbrough and Thomas Pesquet during ISS...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

Clare Johnston, 10, and Eden Landis, 3, stare in wonder at the moon rock on display at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

Clare Johnston, 10, and Eden Landis, 3, stare in wonder at the moon rock on display at the INFINITY at NASA Stennis...

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NASA image: Women's History Month
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Feb 24, 2020

Women's History Month

Senior managers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center pose inside the Florida spaceport’s Central Campus Headquarters...

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NASA image: Women's History Month
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Feb 24, 2020

Women's History Month

Senior managers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center pose inside the Florida spaceport’s Central Campus Headquarters...

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NASA image: Women's History Month
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Feb 24, 2020

Women's History Month

Senior managers at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center pose inside the Florida spaceport’s Central Campus Headquarters...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Sep 20, 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Los Angeles Police Department personnel and former NASA astronaut and NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center (then...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Mir Space Station during NASA 7 mission
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Aug 29, 2016

Earth observations taken from Mir Space Station during NASA 7 mission

NASA7-726-049 (May 1998) --- This view of a sunrise was taken as the Russia's Mir Space Station was on a descending...

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NASA image: Evening With The Stars - 2019
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Sep 10, 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

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NASA image: Evening With The Stars - 2019
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Sep 10, 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

Evening With The Stars - 2019

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NASA image: Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner
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Oct 26, 2017

Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner

The annual Dr. Wernher Von Braun Memorial Dinner was held at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2865
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May 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Student investigator Emily Soice is interviewed by the media in the NASA Newsroom at Kennedy...

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NASA image: Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman
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Feb 12, 2026

Employee Flight with Administrator Isaacman

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman participates in an employee incentive flying event using his personal F-5...

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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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