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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: CSUNSat-1 Team working on their CubeSat at California State University Northridge
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Mar 2, 2015

CSUNSat-1 Team working on their CubeSat at California State University Northridge

CSUNSat-1 Team (Adam Kaplan, James Flynn, Donald Eckels) working on their CubeSat at California State University...

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NASA image: Immunosenescence
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Feb 2, 2022

Immunosenescence

jsc2022e042486 (2/2/2022) --- Xiaomeng Hu conducts an Experiment Verification Test (EVT) in preparation for the...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Brad Flick, center director at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, talks to students...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Nhut Ho, director of the NASA-sponsored Autonomy Research Center for science, technology, engineering,...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Two men from NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, ask Jared Carrillo, a student from the...

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NASA image: California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology
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May 23, 2024

California Students Aim for NASA Support to Develop Technology

Six students from the California State University, Northridge, Autonomy Research Center for science, technology,...

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NASA image: University High School Science Bowl Team
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Mar 22, 2021

University High School Science Bowl Team

For the fourth consecutive year, Irvine's University High School won the Southern California regional round of the...

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NASA image: Power Origami
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Aug 14, 2014

Power Origami

Researchers at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, and Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah,...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 11, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of California Santa Cruz Rover Team poses for a picture with their robot after attempting the level...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0030-003
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Feb 15, 2007

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GeneSat tracking dish at Stanford University in Northern California

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Feb 15, 2007

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GeneSat tracking dish at Stanford University in Northern California

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0666-71
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Jul 26, 1979

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Recruiting Brochure: University of California Berkeley (UCB)

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0030-014
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Feb 15, 2007

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GeneSat tracking dish at Stanford University in Northern California

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0625-1
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Jul 31, 1979

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C-141 KAO Rochester, Cornell and California University Experiments packages on board

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0625-3
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Jul 31, 1979

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C-141 KAO Rochester, Cornell and California University Experiments packages on board

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NASA image: ARC-1979-AC79-0625-2
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Jul 31, 1979

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C-141 KAO Rochester, Cornell and California University Experiments packages onboard

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0030-006
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Feb 15, 2007

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Ignacio Mas, Giovanni Minetti, Phelps Williams, Mike Rasay, Paul Mahacek, Chris Kitts (all from Santa Clara...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1198
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Jan 27, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California– At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency leaders held an Educational...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1199
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Jan 27, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, California– At Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, agency leaders held an Educational...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 14, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of California Santa Cruz Rover Team's robot is seen prior to starting it's second attempt at the...

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NASA image: 2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge
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Jun 14, 2014

2014 NASA Centennial Challenges Sample Return Robot Challenge

The University of California Santa Cruz Rover Team prepares their rover for the rerun of the level one challenge...

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NASA image: NASA Launches S-MODE Flights
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May 3, 2021

NASA Launches S-MODE Flights

Delphine Hypolite, Multiscale Observing System of the Ocean Surface (MOSES) Operator from University of California...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0052-039
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Mar 20, 2010

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For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology; FIRST Robotics Competition 2010 Silicon Valley Regional...

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NASA image: Portrait - Millie Hughes Fulford - Payload Sepcialist (PS)
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Oct 30, 1984

Portrait - Millie Hughes Fulford - Payload Sepcialist (PS)

S84-44094 (13 Jan 1984) --- Payload Specialist Dr. Millie Hughes Fulford with the Veterans' Administration Hospital...

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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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