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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: MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION
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Feb 12, 2016

MARSHALL STAR PHOTO RECREATION

A PHOTOGRAPH FIRST RUN IN THE “MARSHALL STAR” IN 2001 IS RECREATED FOR PUBLICATION 15 YEARS LATER IN THE REMODELED...

MSFC
NASA image: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah
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Dec 13, 2025

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah

iss074e0002559 (Dec. 13, 2025) --- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah—featuring Lake Powell, Good Hope...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program
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Dec 14, 2009

NASA Administrator Bolden Volunteers with the DC Cares Program

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spent time volunteering with DC Cares at the Park View Recreation Center in...

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NASA image: Triton Video
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Aug 21, 2014

Triton Video

NASA Voyager 2 spacecraft flew by Triton, a moon of Neptune, on August 25, 1989. This frame from a video using...

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NASA image: Solar Highlights of 2018
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Mar 9, 2018

Solar Highlights of 2018

Using data from three different satellites, scientists have developed new models that recreate, in 3-D, CMEs and...

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NASA image: Artemis I - Recreating an Apollo Image
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May 4, 2021

Artemis I - Recreating an Apollo Image

The Space Launch System (SLS) core stage for NASA’s Artemis I mission is in the transfer aisle of the Vehicle...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04631
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Oct 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-04631

Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER, Test Chamber, recreate Venus conditions on Earth, photos of insulation...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04629
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Oct 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-04629

Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER, Test Chamber, recreate Venus conditions on Earth, photos of insulation...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04622
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Oct 24, 2009

GRC-2013-C-04622

Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER, Test Chamber, recreate Venus conditions on Earth, photos of insulation...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th
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Feb 15, 2018

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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NASA image: ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th
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Feb 15, 2018

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-04621
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Dec 17, 2009

GRC-2013-C-04621

Glenn Extreme Environments Rig, GEER, Test Chamber, recreate Venus conditions on Earth, photos of insulation...

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NASA image: ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th
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Feb 15, 2018

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at th

ICESat-2 big send off event for the ATLAS laser instrument at the Goddard Recreation Center

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

In 1650, a Polish artillery expert, Kazimierz Siemienowicz, published a series of drawings for a staged rocket....

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NASA image: STS-54 toys in space experiment
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 toys in space experiment

S93-25647 (6 Jan 1993) --- Part of the educational activities onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour for STS-54 will...

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NASA image: iss064e000624
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Oct 26, 2020

iss064e000624

iss064e000624 (Oct. 26, 2020) --- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Lake Powell is pictured from the...

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NASA image: Expedition 19 Crew Relaxes
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Mar 20, 2009

Expedition 19 Crew Relaxes

Expedition 19 Flight Engineer Michael R. Barratt is interviewed by members of the press during a recreation break at...

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NASA image: iss064e053178
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Apr 4, 2021

iss064e053178

iss064e053178 (April 4, 2021) --- The Golden Gate Bridge links San Francisco with the Golden Gate National...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd-0199
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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A popular comedian during the early days of the space program, Bill Dana (left)...

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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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