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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: The Silent Spheres
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Jun 22, 2006

The Silent Spheres

The Silent Spheres

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NASA image: Rough Sphere of Tethys
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Nov 28, 2005

Rough Sphere of Tethys

Rough Sphere of Tethys

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NASA image: The Mystery of the Sparkling Spheres
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Feb 19, 2004

The Mystery of the Sparkling Spheres

The Mystery of the Sparkling Spheres

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NASA image: Liquid hydrogen sphere project
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Jun 22, 2011

Liquid hydrogen sphere project

A 107,000-gallon liquid hydrogen sphere no longer needed at Stennis Space Center is barged through the facility...

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NASA image: Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC
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Jun 7, 2013

Vacuum Spheres Outside of Building 1247 NASA LaRC

The vacuum spheres outside of building 1247 are reflected in a pool of rain water after an unusual break in weather...

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NASA image: Science on a Sphere exhibit
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Mar 31, 2009

Science on a Sphere exhibit

Students from Xavier University Preparatory School in New Orleans view the newest exhibit at StenniSphere, the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3538
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3535
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3540
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida middle school students and their teachers greet students from other locations via...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3539
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Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3539

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3536
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Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3536

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3541
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Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3541

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida middle school students and their teachers watch the Zero Robotics finals competition...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3534
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3537
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Headquarters Building and Spheres 1963
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Sep 25, 1963

NASA Langley Research Center Headquarters Building and Spheres 1963

Headquarters building and spheres at Gas Dynamics. DAO Section. Scanned on 4/23/2018.

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3543
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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Spaceperson poses for a photo with Carver Middle...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3542
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Aug 15, 2014

KSC-2014-3542

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, at left, executive director of the Center for the Advancement...

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NASA image: SPHERES HALO
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Jun 23, 2017

SPHERES HALO

iss052e006482 (6/23/2017) --- Astronaut Peggy Whitson is photographed during a test session of the Synchronized...

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NASA image: SPHERES
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Sep 9, 2014

SPHERES

ISS040-E-139549 (9 Sept. 2014) --- In the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-013914 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-015415 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-013952 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronaut Reid...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-014536 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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NASA image: SPHERES Slosh
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Jun 18, 2014

SPHERES Slosh

ISS040-E-014615 (18 June 2014) --- In the International Space Station's Kibo laboratory, NASA astronauts Steve...

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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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