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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: ARC-1943-AAL-3386
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Jan 20, 1943

ARC-1943-AAL-3386

Minneapolis Ice research project: Ice formation on left wing of the Lockheed 12-A during flight after shutting off...

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NASA image: View of Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minnesota area
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Aug 30, 1973

View of Minneapolis-St.Paul, Minnesota area

SL3-28-009 (July-September 1973) --- A near vertical view of the Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota area, as...

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NASA image: NASA Sees Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Home of 2014 MLB All-Star Game
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Sees Target Field, Minneapolis, Minnesota -- Home of 2014 MLB All-Star Game

Landsat satellites collect data along a wide ground track that spans 185 kilometers (115 miles) but with a spatial...

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NASA image: jsc2021m000154_Expedition_65_Inflight_WCCO_US_Military_210506
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May 6, 2021

jsc2021m000154_Expedition_65_Inflight_WCCO_US_Military_210506

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE MEDIA AND THE MILITARY Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 Space Station Crew Talks with WPLG-TV, Miami, and KFAN-FM, Minneapolis- Jan. 11, 2023
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Jan 11, 2023

Expedition 68 Space Station Crew Talks with WPLG-TV, Miami, and KFAN-FM, Minneapolis- Jan. 11, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 Flight Engineers Josh Cassada and Frank Rubio of NASA...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jan 24, 2001

Microgravity

Advanced finite element models are used to study three-dimensional, time-dependent flow and segregation in crystal...

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NASA image: Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon  taken by the Expedition 29 crew
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Sep 29, 2011

Aurora Borealis and city lights on the horizon taken by the Expedition 29 crew

ISS029-E-012564 (29 Sept. 2011) --- The Midwestern United States at night with Aurora Borealis is featured in this...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00292
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Aug 24, 2005

KSC-05-S-00292

BRUCE BUCKINGHAM: Next question is from Ron in Minneapolis, and he asks: 'How long after launch does NASA turn over...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Talks with KARE 11, KNSI Radio, Minnesota - Feb. 17, 2022
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Feb 17, 2022

Expedition 66 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei Talks with KARE 11, KNSI Radio, Minnesota - Feb. 17, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Mark Vande Hei of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Autumn snow across the Midwest
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Dec 8, 2017

Autumn snow across the Midwest

An autumn storm brought the first snow of the season to the Upper Mississippi River Valley and the Midwestern United...

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NASA image: Five Things about NASA's SMAP
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Dec 8, 2017

Five Things about NASA's SMAP

The Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission, scheduled for launch on Jan. 29, will measure the moisture in...

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NASA image: NASA's 2024 Astronaut Graduation
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Mar 6, 2024

NASA's 2024 Astronaut Graduation

The 2021 NASA astronaut class known as “The Flies” graduated from their astronaut candidate status to becoming...

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NASA image: jsc2023m000224-NASA's_2024_Astronaut_Graduation_Question_Answer_Sessions
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Mar 6, 2024

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The 2021 NASA astronaut class known as “The Flies” graduated from their astronaut candidate status to becoming...

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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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