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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: NASA chief scientist visit
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Jul 19, 2011

NASA chief scientist visit

NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Waleed Abdalati visited Stennis Space Center on July 19, to learn about the extensive...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium
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Apr 5, 2022

NASA Chief Scientist Talk at 37th Space Symposium

Dr. Kate Calvin, NASA's chief scientist and senior climate advisor, speaks at the 37th Space Symposium, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Ellen Stofan, NASA Chief Scientist, left, and David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, right, participate in a panel...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?
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Sep 30, 2019

#AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green answers the question “Why are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: Artificial Intelligence Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Town Hall

Hosted by Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, the Artificial Intelligence Town Hall...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

NASA Chief Scientist Shannon Lucid, a former astronaut, introduces Northern Virginia students to the research that...

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NASA image: NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA, NOAA Climate Experts Discuss Record-Breaking Heat

On the heels of record-breaking June temperatures, climate experts from NASA and NOAA (the National Oceanographic...

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NASA image: Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)
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Apr 21, 2023

Earthrise: A Conversation with Apollo 8 Astronaut Bill Anders (Official NASA Video)

On Dec. 24, 1968, Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders became the first humans to orbit the...

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Oct 8, 2014

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]
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Dec 12, 2022

NASA Science Live: Artemis Returns to Earth with Science [Episode 45]

NASA’s Artemis mission flew on a historic journey around the Moon, testing technologies, performing science and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0199-005
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Nov 7, 2011

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Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0199-004
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Nov 7, 2011

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Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0199-001
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Nov 7, 2011

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Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0199-003
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Nov 7, 2011

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Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0199-002
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Nov 7, 2011

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Tech Expo Day at NASA Ames Research Center. Nanosensors with Dr Meyya Meyyappan, Chief Scientist of Nanotechnology

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell, left, NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Technologist A.C....

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell, left, NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Technologist A.C....

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell, left, NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Technologist A.C....

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell, left, NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Technologist A.C....

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell, left, NASA Chief Scientist Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Technologist A.C....

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NASA image: Waleed Abdalati Official Portrait
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Jan 6, 2011

Waleed Abdalati Official Portrait

Official portrait, Waleed Abdalati, NASA Chief Scientist, NASA Headquarters, Thursday Jan. 6, 2011 in Washington....

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NASA image: NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data
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Aug 14, 2023

NASA Discusses Latest Global Temperature Data

NASA Press Secretary Jackie McGuinness, left, Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Scientist and senior climate advisor, second...

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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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