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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 ScienceCasts: Making Space for Technology Development
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Making Space for Technology Development

The International Space Station provides the only microgravity environment in which we can test technologies...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

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Josie Burnett, director or Exploration Research and Technology Programs, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Broll
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Langley Research Center Broll

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit in Columbia
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit in Columbia

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover in the Columbia Hills was produced using Virtual Presence...

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NASA image: Opportunity on Burns Cliff Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity on Burns Cliff Simulated

Synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside on Burns Cliff produced using Virtual Presence in...

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated
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Oct 19, 2006

Opportunity Inside Endurance Crater Simulated

Synthetic image of the Opportunity Mars Exploration Rover inside Endurance Crater produced using Virtual Presence in...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit on Flank of Husband

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on the flank of Husband Hill was produced using Virtual...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours the high bay inside the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF)...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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May 19, 2012

NASA Social

A NASA Social follower holds up a mobile device as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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May 19, 2012

NASA Social

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Kennedy Space Center director Robert Cabana appear at the NASA Social...

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NASA image: NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars
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Jul 13, 2020

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: The First Aircraft on Mars

NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter will make history's first attempt at powered flight on another planet next spring....

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Darrell Foster, chief of Project Management in Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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May 18, 2012

NASA Social

Models of various rockets line a table at a NASA Social, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Kennedy Space Center in Cape...

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NASA image: NASA Social
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May 18, 2011

NASA Social

Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX, speaks during a NASA Social, Friday, May 18, 2012, at Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Mic Woltman, chief of the Fleet Systems Integration Branch of NASA's Launch Services Program, speaks to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Russ DeLoach, director of Safety and Mission Assurance, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees about plans for the...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Lisa Colloredo, deputy program manager for the Commercial Crew Program, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet
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Nov 21, 2005

Special-Effects Spirit Silhouetted on Jibsheet

This synthetic image of NASA Spirit Mars Exploration Rover on top of a rock called Jibsheet was produced using...

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NASA image: NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English
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Dec 6, 2019

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Innovators' Launchpad: Matt English

Matthew English is the Exploration Research and Technology facility manager for the Space Station Processing...

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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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