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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: Plasma Torch Test Facility
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Oct 21, 2015

Plasma Torch Test Facility

PLASMA TORCH TEST FACILITY

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NASA image: Plasma Torch Test Facility
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Oct 21, 2015

Plasma Torch Test Facility

PLASMA TORCH TEST FACILITY

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NASA image: ACD16-0097-002
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Jun 16, 2016

ACD16-0097-002

The Special Olympics torch make it's way through the NASA Ames Research Park on it's way to a hand-off in Mountain...

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NASA image: ACD16-0097-003
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Jun 16, 2016

ACD16-0097-003

The Special Olympics Torch makes it’s way through NASA Ames Research Park on it’s way to a hand-off in Mountain...

ARC
NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

Expedition 37 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin is seen holding the Olympic torch minutes after he and his crew landed in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 State Commission
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Nov 6, 2013

Expedition 38 State Commission

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Soyuz Commander Mikhail...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Soyuz Commander Mikhail...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

The 2014 Sochi Olympic torch that is to be launched with Expedition 38 Soyuz Commander Mikhail Tyurin of Roscosmos,...

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NASA image: Casting a Shadow
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Apr 18, 2007

Casting a Shadow

Blazing like an icy torch, the plume of Enceladus shines in scattered sunlight as the moon casts a shadow onto...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Portrait of Orthodox priest, Father Sergei with the 2014 Sochi Olympic torch that is to be launched with Expedition...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Prelaunch
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Nov 7, 2013

Expedition 38 Prelaunch

Expedition 38 Flight Engineer Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, left, Flight Engineer Rick...

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NASA image: Expedition 37 Landing
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Nov 11, 2013

Expedition 37 Landing

NASA Flight Engineer Karen Nyberg, left, Expedition 37 Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin of Roscosmos, center holding the...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0586
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Apr 25, 2000

KSC-00pp0586

Astronaut Andy Thomas holds a facsimile of the Olympic torch that is being carried on Space Shuttle Atlantis during...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

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NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome in...

HQ
NASA image: Expedition 38 Preflight
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Nov 4, 2013

Expedition 38 Preflight

Workers make final preperations to a Soyuz TMA-11M spacecraft on Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, at the Baikonur Cosmodome 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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