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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: Derek Wang Portrait
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Aug 27, 2020

Derek Wang Portrait

“The big thing is trying to figure out the best way to communicate. And to interact and engage. Being virtual is...

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NASA image: Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa Portrait
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Feb 4, 2021

Tabisa Taliwaku Kalisa Portrait

"I still can't get over the fact that I actually work at NASA. If you had told the little girl years ago who was...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 6, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 13 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Sunday,...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 7, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 15 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Monday,...

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NASA image: ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia
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Dec 6, 2020

ISS Pass Over Arlington Virginia

The International Space Station is seen in this 13 second exposure as it flies over Arlington, Virginia, Sunday,...

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NASA image: Massanutten Mountain, Virginia, USA Anaglyph
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Mar 13, 2003

Massanutten Mountain, Virginia, USA Anaglyph

This anaglyph, from NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission, is of Massanutten Mountain in the Shenandoah Valley of...

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NASA image: NASA Renames Facility in Honor of ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson
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Feb 21, 2019

NASA Renames Facility in Honor of ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson

NASA's Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. Credit: NASA

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NASA image: Space Radar Image of Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Apr 15, 1999

Space Radar Image of Hampton Roads, Virginia

This radar image shows the Hampton Roads, Virginia region, where the James River upper left center flows into the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel is introduced by Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria campus provost, Dr....

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, center right, poses for a photo with Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel is interviewed about his community college experience and why he chose to be an...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, left, poses for a photo with Northern Virginia Community College's Alexandria campus...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel speaks about his experience on two shuttle missions, STS-125 and STS-134, as well as...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College
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May 6, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel Visits NOVA Community College

An audience member asks a question after NASA astronaut Drew Feustel gave a presentation about his experience on two...

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NASA image: Full “Wolf” Moon Rise
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Jan 13, 2025

Full “Wolf” Moon Rise

The full Moon, also known in January as the Wolf Moon, rises above the Lincoln Memorial and the Memorial Bridge,...

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NASA image: Full “Wolf” Moon Rise
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Jan 13, 2025

Full “Wolf” Moon Rise

The full Moon, also known in January as the Wolf Moon, rises above the Lincoln Memorial and the Memorial Bridge,...

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NASA image: Infrared view of Chesapeake Bay showing Virginia, Maryland and Delaware
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Jul 24, 1975

Infrared view of Chesapeake Bay showing Virginia, Maryland and Delaware

AST-13-797 (24 July 1975) --- An infrared, near vertical view of the Chesapeake Bay area showing portions of...

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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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