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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: Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Recognized Retired NASA Scientist Jeanette Scissum-Mickens
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Sep 27, 2017

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Recognized Retired NASA Scientist Jeanette Scissum-Mickens

Governor Kay Ivey recognized retired NASA Space Flight Center team member, Jeanette Scissum-Mickens on Sept. 27 at...

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NASA image: STEVE MILEY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT
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Jan 30, 2020

STEVE MILEY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT

STEVE MILEY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF NASA'S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, LIGHTS A MEMORIAL CANDLE JAN. 30, HONORING...

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NASA image: SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS RECOGNIZE THE NATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
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Jul 4, 2021

SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS RECOGNIZE THE NATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 65 Flight Engineers Megan McArthur, Shane Kimbrough and Mark...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Recognize Employees for Working Safely
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May 6, 2024

NASA Stennis Leaders Recognize Employees for Working Safely

Rodney McKellip, associate director of NASA’s Stennis Space Center, and Gary Benton, director of the NASA Stennis...

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NASA image: THEMIS ART #63
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Jun 5, 2006

THEMIS ART #63

Back by popular demand: THEMIS ART IMAGE #63 Seattle Seahawk fans may recognize their team emblem in the collapse...

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NASA image: Valles Marineris - with 3-D
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Feb 26, 2003

Valles Marineris - with 3-D

The top half of this NASA Mars Odyssey image shows interior layered deposits that have long been recognized in...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: Orion recognizes Houston team members
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May 20, 2015

Orion recognizes Houston team members

The Orion team gathers at Space Center Houston on May 20, 2015 to celebrate their accomplishments on Orion's first...

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NASA image: 2022_Administrators_Agency_Honor_Awards_Twitter
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May 4, 2023

2022_Administrators_Agency_Honor_Awards_Twitter

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson helped recognize the best of best at NASA during the Agency Honor Awards, May 3, at...

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NASA image: Weipa, Queensland, Australia
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Aug 21, 2014

Weipa, Queensland, Australia

This image from NASA Terra spacecraft shows the world largest bauxite mine found near Weipa, Queensland, Australia....

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NASA image: New Impact Crater
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Oct 12, 2010

New Impact Crater

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows an approximately 7-meter diameter fresh crater and dark...

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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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