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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: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

NASA associate administrator for Science, Thomas Zurbuchen, left, makes closing remarks with Dr. Michael Freilich,...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

NASA associate administrator for Science, Thomas Zurbuchen, speaks at a renaming ceremony for the international...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

NASA associate administrator for Science, Thomas Zurbuchen, speaks at a renaming ceremony for the international...

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NASA image: Expedition 7 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2003

Expedition 7 Preflight

Expedition 7 Commander, Yuri I. Malenchenko, second from left, facing camera, NASA International Space Station...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, left, thanks JPL Deputy Director Lt. Gen. (Ret) Larry James, JPL Director Michael...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Michael Watkins, Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, left, Susan Finley, who began working at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, 3rd from right, tours NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory along with his wife Karen,...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Director Michael Watkins, standing, explains the history of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the use of the...

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NASA image: Cassini End of Mission
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Sep 15, 2017

Cassini End of Mission

Associate administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, Cassini project scientist at...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Michael Watkins, Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, left, Susan Finley, who began working at NASA's Jet...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

Front row, from left to right, EUMETSAT director-general, Alain Ratier; National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

From left to right, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) assistant administrator for Satellite and...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters, participates in a...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

Mission and launch officials participate in a prelaunch news conference for the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich mission...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

Mission and launch officials participate in a prelaunch news conference for the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich mission...

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NASA image: Lopez-Alegria and Reiter in Zvezda
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Oct 15, 2006

Lopez-Alegria and Reiter in Zvezda

ISS014-E-05714 (15 Oct. 2006) --- Astronauts Michael E. Lopez-Alegria (right), Expedition 14 commander and NASA...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

In preparation for the launch of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite, Marina...

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NASA image: Ring of Fire: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Broadcast
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Oct 14, 2023

Ring of Fire: 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse Broadcast

Annular Solar Eclipse Broadcast- October 14, 2023 from Kerrville, TX and Albuquerque, NM. Tahira Allen, NASA...

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Mar 13, 1997

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The STS-83 crew poses in the White Room at Launch Complex 39A during the crew's Terminal Countdown Demonstration...

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Jan 22, 1998

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STS-89 Mission Specialist Michael Anderson is assisted with his ascent and re-entry flight suit in the white room at...

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Jan 19, 1998

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The STS-89 crew speak with the press after arriving at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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Jan 19, 1998

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The STS-89 crew speak with the press after arriving at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc122
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Jan 9, 1998

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The STS-89 crew pose in front of an M-113 armored personnel carrier while participating in Terminal Countdown...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc187
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Jan 20, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- STS-89 Mission Specialist Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D.; Commander Terrence Wilcutt; Mission...

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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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