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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: James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Ma
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Sep 22, 2014

James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Ma

James Green , NASA PLanetary Science Division Director at the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN)...

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NASA image: DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Tom Statler, Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) program scientist for NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s...

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NASA image: DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, participates in an...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, left, is seen with fellow panelists...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Panelists, from left, Jim Green, director, Planetary Science Division, NASA Headquarters, Washington, Carey Lisse,...

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Apr 13, 2007

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Yuri's Night at Ames a celebration of the first human in space. Ames Planetary Scientist with the Space Science...

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NASA image: Water Molecules on Moon Press Conference
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Sep 24, 2009

Water Molecules on Moon Press Conference

Jim Green (second from left), director, Planetary Science Division, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Jim Green, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, discusses NASA’s Mars missions with visitors during the...

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NASA image: Mars Up Close
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Aug 5, 2014

Mars Up Close

Dr. Jim Green, NASA‘s Planetary Science Division Director and Head of Mars Program, discusses what we’ve learned...

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NASA image: NASM Mars Day
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Jul 21, 2017

NASM Mars Day

Jim Green, director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, discusses NASA’s Mars missions with visitors during the...

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NASA image: Mars Comet Encounter Briefing
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Oct 9, 2014

Mars Comet Encounter Briefing

Dwayne Brown, NASA public affairs officer, left, moderates a media briefing where panelist, seated from left, Jim...

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NASA image: 2017 Science and Technology Jamboree
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Dec 8, 2017

2017 Science and Technology Jamboree

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Science and Technology Office held its 11th annual Science and Technology...

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NASA image:  Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis
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Mar 7, 2019

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Divis

Lori Glaze, acting director of NASA’s Planetary Science Division, right, visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Dr. Lori Glaze, left, accepts the...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is seen at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History’s Nuclear Science Week...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

From left to right, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy, Dr. Kathryn...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Dr. Lori Glaze, speaks after...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Dr. Lori Glaze, speaks after...

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NASA image: NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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Oct 19, 2021

NASA Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Director of the NASA Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Dr. Lori Glaze, speaks after...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: The Science Behind Your Favorite Planet Being in Retrograde [Episode 51]
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Nov 16, 2023

NASA Science Live: The Science Behind Your Favorite Planet Being in Retrograde [Episode 51]

Do you groan when you hear of a certain planet going into retrograde? Have you ever wondered what planets in...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing
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Jul 27, 2020

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing

Mars 2020 Mission Engineering/Science Briefing with representatives from NASA, the California Institute of...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Post-Launch News Conference
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Jul 30, 2020

Mars 2020 Post-Launch News Conference

Mars 2020 Post-launch News Conference with representatives from NASA and United Launch Alliance. Participants:...

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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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