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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: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan, moderates a panel discussion...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives opening remarks during the...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

John and Adrienne Mars Director of the National Air and Space Museum Ellen Stofan gives opening remarks during the...

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Christopher Browne, director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers remarks during a briefing...

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NASA image: Students Speak with the ISS
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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

Students from D.C.'s Stuart-Hobson Middle School participate in a live video downlink with astronauts aboard the...

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NASA image: Students Speak with the ISS
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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

Students from D.C.'s Stuart-Hobson Middle School participate in a live video downlink with astronauts aboard the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Visitors explore the activities in the Space Race Gallery at Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks at the premiere of the film "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition",...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Students watch a video about NASA astronaut Joe Acaba during a STEM in 30 event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Students watch a video about NASA astronaut Joe Acaba during a STEM in 30 event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks at the premiere of the film "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition",...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Jason Crusan, director, NASA Advanced Exploration Systems (AES) Division, speaks with the STEM in 30 team Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during an interview, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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NASA image: Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM
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Mar 2, 2018

Astronaut Peggy Whitson at NASM

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is seen during an interview, Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Smithsonian's National Air...

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NASA image: Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference
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Jul 22, 2011

Mars Science Laboratory Press Conference

John Grant, geologist, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington, speaks at a Mars Science Laboratory...

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NASA image: Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Jennifer Levasseu speaks with NASA astronaut Serena...

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NASA image: Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Jennifer Levasseu speaks with NASA astronaut Serena...

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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Jennifer Levasseu speaks with NASA astronaut Serena...

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NASA image: Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Jennifer Levasseu speaks with NASA astronaut Serena...

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NASA image: Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM
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Jun 14, 2019

Astronaut Auñón-Chancellor at NASM

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Jennifer Levasseu speaks with NASA astronaut Serena...

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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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