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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: Mira Tail There All Along
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Aug 15, 2007

Mira Tail There All Along

NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer discovered an exceptionally long comet-like tail of material trailing behind Mira --...

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NASA image: Mira Soars Through the Sky
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Aug 15, 2007

Mira Soars Through the Sky

New ultraviolet images from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows a speeding star that is leaving an enormous trail...

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NASA image: Anatomy of a Shooting Star
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Aug 15, 2007

Anatomy of a Shooting Star

A close-up view of a star racing through space faster than a speeding bullet can be seen in this image from NASA...

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NASA image: A Real Shooting Star Artist Concept
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Aug 15, 2007

A Real Shooting Star Artist Concept

This artist concept illustrates a star flying through our galaxy at supersonic speeds, leaving a 13-light-year-long...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005977 (9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured in...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005978 ()9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured...

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NASA image:   NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara Holds Robotic Surgery Device
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Feb 21, 2024

NASA Astronaut Loral O'Hara Holds Robotic Surgery Device

iss070e097708 (Feb. 21, 2024) -- NASA astronaut and Expedition 70 Flight Engineer Loral O’Hara shows off the...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21: El primer lanzamiento en su tipo
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21: El primer lanzamiento en su tipo

El primer lanzamiento de SpaceX bajo el segundo contrato de Servicios de Reabastecimiento Comercial de la NASA,...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-21: El primer lanzamiento en su tipo
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Dec 4, 2020

SpaceX CRS-21: El primer lanzamiento en su tipo

El primer lanzamiento de SpaceX bajo el segundo contrato de Servicios de Reabastecimiento Comercial de la NASA,...

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NASA image: Desayuno espacial
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Dec 8, 2023

Desayuno espacial

¿Cómo se preparan los astronautas para un nuevo día en la Estación Espacial Internacional? ¡Con un desayuno de...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 15, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005981 (9/15/2023) --- The robotic surgery device is shown positioned inside the science locker, with the...

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NASA image: Inodoro espacial (Space toilet)
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Dec 1, 2023

Inodoro espacial (Space toilet)

Frank Rubio responde a una de las preguntas más populares que reciben los astronautas (sobre todo cuando hablan con...

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NASA image: Cocina espacial   (Space Kitchen - Spanish)
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Dec 22, 2023

Cocina espacial (Space Kitchen - Spanish)

El astronauta de la NASA Frank Rubio ofrece un recorrido detallado de la galería del Nodo 1, la parte de la Estación...

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NASA image: Cómo correr en microgravedad (How to Run in Microgravity-Spanish)
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Dec 15, 2023

Cómo correr en microgravedad (How to Run in Microgravity-Spanish)

Cómo correr en microgravedad Durante las misiones espaciales, en especial aquellas de larga duración, hacer...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Mar 17, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-20111 (15 March 2005) --- Lima, Peru is featured in this image photographed by an Expedition 10 crewmember...

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NASA image: Una puerta al espacio  (A Door to Space- Spanish)
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Dec 29, 2023

Una puerta al espacio (A Door to Space- Spanish)

El astronauta de la NASA Frank Rubio muestra la sección de la Estación Espacial Internacional desde donde se accede...

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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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