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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: State of NASA Media Event
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Jun 2, 2021

State of NASA Media Event

The socks of NASA Associate Administrator for Science Thomas Zurbuchen are seen as he answers a reporter’s question...

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NASA image: NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith
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Sep 17, 2020

NASA MoonKit - Marvin Smith

The first thing that went into my Moonkit was my camera. Some of the most iconic photographs ever taken were...

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NASA image: Moon to Mars Townhall
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May 18, 2023

Moon to Mars Townhall

The astronaut themed socks of NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana are seen during a Moon to Mars Town Hall,...

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NASA image: STS-55 German payload specialists Walter and Schlegel work in SL-D2 module
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May 6, 1993

STS-55 German payload specialists Walter and Schlegel work in SL-D2 module

STS055-106-056 (26 April-6 May 1993) --- Ulrich Walter, one of two payload specialists representing the German...

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NASA image: Astronauts Brian Duffy and Dan Barry team up to prepare a meal
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Jan 20, 1996

Astronauts Brian Duffy and Dan Barry team up to prepare a meal

STS072-306-004 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- Astronauts Brian Duffy (left), mission commander, and Daniel T. Barry, mission...

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NASA image: Magnus Configures Raffaello for Ingress
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Jul 11, 2011

Magnus Configures Raffaello for Ingress

S135-E-007401 (11 July 2011) --- Toting a cargo transfer bag filled with supplies that was carried aboard Raffaello...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-5448
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Sep 19, 2012

KSC-2012-5448

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA's Shuttle...

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NASA image: James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch
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Dec 25, 2021

James Webb Space Telescope Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, wearing astrological themed...

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NASA image: STS-71, Mir 18 and Mir 19 crews pose for inflight portrait
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Jul 10, 1995

STS-71, Mir 18 and Mir 19 crews pose for inflight portrait

STS071-122-013 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- Inside the space shuttle Atlantis' Spacelab Science Module, the crewmembers...

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NASA image: Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 23, 2021

Ariane 5 Rollout with James Webb Space Telescope

NASA James Webb Space Telescope Program Scientist Eric Smith, wearing Webb themed socks, waits for Arianespace's...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch
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Feb 13, 2026

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Launch

A mission team member's space themed socks are seen as he monitors the countdown of the launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6453
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Dec 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a printable version of the NASA Kennedy Space Center 2012 holiday poster. It depicts...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 19, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins, center, displays one of the gifts that he received while living at the...

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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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