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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: STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update
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Apr 27, 2006

STS-121 Space Shuttle Processing Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, second from left, and Associate Administrator for Space Operations William...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

Dean Acosta, NASA Deputy Assistant Administrator and Press Secretary, left, moderates a NASA Update with NASA...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

Dean Acosta, NASA Deputy Assistant Administrator and Press Secretary, left, moderates a NASA Update with NASA...

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NASA image: Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace
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Apr 6, 2017

Acting Administrator Lightfoot Visits Ball Aerospace

Michael Dean, senior project engineer for the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) program at Ball Aerospace, right,...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

Dean Acosta, NASA Deputy Assistant Administrator and Press Secretary, left, moderates a NASA Update with NASA...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Press Conference
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Press Conference

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, seated left, Scott Horowitz, NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Press Conference
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Press Conference

Dean Acosta, NASA Deputy Assistant Administrator and Press Secretary, moderates a press conference with NASA...

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NASA image: Constellation Program Update
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Jun 4, 2006

Constellation Program Update

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin is seen through a television camera at a NASA Update announcing to NASA employees...

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NASA image: NASA Future Forum
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Feb 21, 2012

NASA Future Forum

Laurie Leshin, dean of the School of Science, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, left, Mason Peck, NASA Chief...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference
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Feb 6, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, seated center, outlines the President's budget for fiscal year 2007 during a...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0416
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Mar 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders from space agencies around the world participate in a news briefing following...

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NASA image: Slow Look at HST 1
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May 19, 2008

Slow Look at HST 1

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. A close-up look at HST on orbit

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NASA image: Slow Look at HST 2
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May 20, 2008

Slow Look at HST 2

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. A close-up look at HST on orbit.

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NASA image: Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over
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May 19, 2008

Servicing Mission 4: Atlantis Cargo Bay Carrier Fly-Over

A tour of Atlantis's cargo bay as configured for Hubble Servicing Mission 4. The tour starts at the airlock, moves...

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NASA image: HST Zoom-Way-Out
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May 20, 2008

HST Zoom-Way-Out

The Hubble Space Telescope in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. An animation of the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: HST Fly-By
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May 20, 2008

HST Fly-By

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration. An animation of the Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun
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May 19, 2008

Shuttle Atlantis with HST From Out of the Sun

An animation of space shuttle Atlantis in orbit as it comes out of the Sun's glare. The camera passes over the...

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NASA image: HST Out and Around
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May 19, 2008

HST Out and Around

The Hubble Space in orbit in its post-servicing mission 3B configuration.

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NASA image: Wide Field Camera 3: Redshift
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May 20, 2008

Wide Field Camera 3: Redshift

The Wide Field Camera 3 (WFC3) gives Hubble greater sensitivity in Infrared wavelengths, thus enabling it to see...

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NASA image: IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century
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Sep 27, 2013

IPCC Projections of Temperature and Precipitation in the 21st Century

New data visualizations from the NASA Center for Climate Simulation and NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio show...

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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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