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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 Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp
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Oct 18, 2019

NASA Leadership and Members of Congress watch First All-Woman Sp

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA’s International Space Station Division is seen as he watches the beginning of the...

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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

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Sam Scimemi, director, NASA's International Space Station Program, speaks at a public event at NASA Headquarters...

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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

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, left, Phil McAlister, Director of NASA's...

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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA's International Space Station Division, second from left, Phil McAlister, Director of...

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NASA image: President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal
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Oct 18, 2019

President Trump Calls Astronauts During First All-Woman Spacewal

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard and Sam Scimemi, Director of NASA’s International Space Station Division,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Sam Scimemi, director of International Space Station at NASA Headquarters, participates in a...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of NASA’s International Space Station science team brief news media representatives...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA holds a post-launch media briefing following the successful launch of NASA's SpaceX...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Sam Scimemi, International Space Station Division director, NASA Human Exploration and...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Sam Scimemi, director of International Space Station at NASA Headquarters, addresses news...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of NASA’s International Space Station science team brief news media representatives...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Sam Scimemi, at left, director of International Space Station at NASA Headquarters,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- News and social media representatives participate in a post-launch news conference in the...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The participants of a post-launch news conference held in the Press Site auditorium at...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of NASA’s International Space Station science team brief news media representatives...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Members of NASA’s International Space Station science team brief news media representatives...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A prelaunch news conference is held in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A prelaunch news conference is held in NASA Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium in...

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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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