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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: CW Leo
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May 16, 2012

CW Leo

A runaway star, called CW Leo, plowing through the depths of space and piling up interstellar material before it,...

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NASA image: A case of suspended animation?
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Apr 11, 2016

A case of suspended animation?

At first glance this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image seems to show an array of different cosmic objects, but...

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NASA image: Hubble Peers into the Mouth of Leo A
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Peers into the Mouth of Leo A

At first glance, this NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope image seems to show an array of different cosmic objects, but...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

Sandra Connelly, deputy associate administrator for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, left, Lori Glaze, acting...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees Galaxies Spiraling around Leo

Shown here is a spiral galaxy known as NGC 3455, which lies some 65 million light-years away from us in the...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

Amber Jacobson, press secretary to NASA’s Deputy Administrator, left, moderates a discussion of key takeaways with...

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NASA image: America’s Future: Commercial Space Destinations
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May 18, 2023

America’s Future: Commercial Space Destinations

As NASA transitions from the space station and sets its sights on the Moon, America will maintain leadership in LEO...

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NASA image: While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.
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Apr 22, 2005

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, sixth-grade student Leo Banuelos learned...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2021

What's Up: April 2021 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2021? Look for the rosy arch known as the Belt of Venus at sunset,...

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NASA image: Leaders break ground for INFINITY
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Nov 20, 2008

Leaders break ground for INFINITY

Community leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana break ground for the new INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Enters Heliocentric Orbit
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Enters Heliocentric Orbit

The BioSentinel spacecraft enters a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will detect and measure the impact of space...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise

BioSentinel spacecraft enters a lunar flyby trajectory into a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will detect and...

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NASA image: AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Apr 18, 1975

AC75-0919. Lift Fan STOL Transport in Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

3/4 lower front view of DC-9 lift/cruz fan transport model. Pictured with Eloy Martinez (left, mechanic) Leo Hall...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise

BioSentinel spacecraft enters a lunar flyby trajectory into a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will detect and...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Encounters Lunar Sunrise

BioSentinel spacecraft enters a lunar flyby trajectory into a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will detect and...

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NASA image: Tilt Wing Propeller Model Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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May 14, 1960

Tilt Wing Propeller Model Tested in the Ames 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Tilt wing propeller model. 3/4 front view. 4 prop tilt wing nose down variable struts on ground board. Leo Holl,...

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NASA image: BioSentinel Enters Heliocentric Orbit
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Feb 10, 2022

BioSentinel Enters Heliocentric Orbit

The BioSentinel spacecraft enters a heliocentric orbit. BioSentinel will detect and measure the impact of space...

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NASA image: INFINITY ribbon-cutting
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Apr 11, 2012

INFINITY ribbon-cutting

Ceremony participants prepare to cut the ribbon on the INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center facility April 11,...

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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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