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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: 1301163
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Oct 29, 2013

1301163

MSFC MECHANICAL ENGINEER BRIAN WEST, (L), DEMONSTRATES STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNING PROCESS TO MEMBERS OF THE BREMEN,...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-75PC-0366
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Jul 17, 1975

KSC-75PC-0366

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians check out the Symphonie-B spacecraft during launch preparations at KSC....

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NASA image: KSC-75PC-0365
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Jul 17, 1975

KSC-75PC-0365

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians check out the Symphonie-B spacecraft during launch preparations at KSC....

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 4, 1969

Wernher von Braun

In this photograph, Guenter Ogger of Capitol Magazine, West Germany, greets Marshall Space Flight Center Director,...

MSFC
NASA image: Portrait view of Ulf Merbold during training session
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Sep 28, 1983

Portrait view of Ulf Merbold during training session

S83-41190 (9 September 1983) --- A close-up view of the serious countenance of West German Physicist Ulf Merbold was...

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NASA image: KSC-83p-243
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Jun 1, 1983

KSC-83p-243

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Thousands of Britons surround the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise at Stansted...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-9 CREW
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Jun 29, 1983

OFFICIAL PORTRAIT - STS-9 CREW

S83-35017 (June 1983) --- These six men represent the first crewmembers to man the Columbia when it gets reactivated...

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NASA image: Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)
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Dec 28, 1973

Skylab 4 - Television (Crew)

S73-38962 (28 Dec. 1973) --- The three members of the Skylab 4 crew confer via television communication with Dr....

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NASA image: KSC-82pc-115
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Feb 5, 1982

KSC-82pc-115

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vice President George H.W. Bush, third from left, is pictured with the Spacelab...

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NASA image: Asgard Impact Structure on Callisto
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Dec 18, 1997

Asgard Impact Structure on Callisto

This four-frame mosaic shows the ancient impact structure Asgard on Jupiter's moon Callisto. This image is centered...

JPL
NASA image: Dr. Lubos Kohoutek in Mission Control during Skylab 4
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Jan 3, 1974

Dr. Lubos Kohoutek in Mission Control during Skylab 4

S74-15064 (28 Dec. 1973) --- Dr. Lubos Kohoutek, discoverer of the Comet Kohoutek, is seen in the Mission Operations...

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NASA image: STS-9 Crew Logo/Insignia
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Jan 1, 1983

STS-9 Crew Logo/Insignia

S83-32900 (25 May 1983) --- This is the official insignia for STS-9, the major payload of which is Spacelab-1,...

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NASA image: Return to Rhea
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Mar 30, 2015

Return to Rhea

After a couple of years in high-inclination orbits that limited its ability to encounter Saturn's moons, NASA's...

JPL
NASA image: Budapest, Hungary, Perspective View, SRTM Elevation Model with Landsat Overlay
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Feb 13, 2004

Budapest, Hungary, Perspective View, SRTM Elevation Model with Landsat Overlay

After draining the northern flank of the Alps Mountains in Germany and Austria, the Danube River flows east as it...

JPL
NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew
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Apr 2, 2005

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 10 crew

ISS010-E-22495 (2 April 2005) --- Numerous recognizable features appear in this detailed view of London, United...

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NASA image: Skylab (SL)-3 - East Africa View - Ravaged by Drought
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Aug 15, 1973

Skylab (SL)-3 - East Africa View - Ravaged by Drought

S73-35082 (July-Sept. 1973) --- A near vertical view of a portion of west Africa ravaged by drought for the past...

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NASA image: Finalist Site for Next Landing on Mars
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Mar 4, 2015

Finalist Site for Next Landing on Mars

This map shows the single area under continuing evaluation as the InSight mission's Mars landing site, as of a year...

JPL
NASA image: Three frequency false-color image of Oberpfaffenhofen supersite in Germany
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Apr 18, 1994

Three frequency false-color image of Oberpfaffenhofen supersite in Germany

STS059-S-080 (18 April 1994) --- This is a false-color three frequency image of the Oberpfaffenhofen supersite, an...

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Audio
Aug 1, 2025

HWHAP Ep395 Constructing NASA Infrastructure

Ep395_Constructing NASA Infrastructure Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast 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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