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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: FIRST Robotics Competition
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Feb 28, 2009

FIRST Robotics Competition

Students compete in the Washington, DC regional FIRST Robotics Competition at the Washington, DC Conventioln Center,...

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NASA image: 2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC
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Apr 20, 2017

2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC

2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC

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NASA image: 2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC
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Apr 20, 2017

2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC

2017 NASA Earth Day at Union Station, Washington DC

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NASA image: Michael Griffin Official Portrait
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Apr 24, 2005

Michael Griffin Official Portrait

Portrait, Michael Griffin, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington, DC,...

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NASA image: U.S. Captiol Building
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Jun 23, 2008

U.S. Captiol Building

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen late in the evening from Pennsylvania Avenue on Tuesday, June 24, 2008,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Michael Griffin First Press Conference
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Apr 17, 2005

Michael Griffin First Press Conference

Michael Griffin addresses the media during his first press conference as NASA Administrator, Monday, April 18, 2005,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer talks with veterans at the World War II Memorial who traveled to Washington, DC with the...

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NASA image: T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington
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Apr 5, 2012

T-38 Aircraft Fly Over Washington

Two NASA T-38 training jets are seen as they fly over Washington, DC, Thursday, April 5, 2012. NASA, in cooperation...

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NASA image: Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans
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Nov 4, 2017

Astronaut Jack Fischer with Honor Flight Veterans

NASA astronaut Jack Fischer poses for a group photo at the World War II Memorial with veterans who traveled to...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the spire of St. Dominic Church, Monday, March 9, 2020, in...

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NASA image: STS-125 Tweetup
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Jul 20, 2009

STS-125 Tweetup

Guests at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC prepare for a Tweetup on July 21, 2009. Nearly 200 of NASA’s Twitter...

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NASA image: STS-125 Tweetup
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Jul 20, 2009

STS-125 Tweetup

Guests at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC prepare for a Tweetup on July 21, 2009. Nearly 200 of NASA’s Twitter...

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NASA image: Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction
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Dec 22, 2020

Saturn and Jupiter Conjunction

Jupiter, left, and Saturn, right, are seen after sunset from Washington, DC, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. The two planets...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: Supermoon
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Mar 9, 2020

Supermoon

The Moon, or supermoon, is seen as it rises behind the U.S. Capitol, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Washington, DC. A...

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NASA image: Shana Dale Official Portrait
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Nov 28, 2005

Shana Dale Official Portrait

Portrait, Shana L. Dale, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington, DC,...

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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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