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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: Behind the Scenes Science of SpaceX CRS-14
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Apr 1, 2018

Behind the Scenes Science of SpaceX CRS-14

Dozens of researchers have spent the last week at NASA's Kennedy Space Center getting their science ready to head to...

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NASA image: Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver
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Mar 22, 2019

Orbiting in the Danger Zone - Behind the Scenes of the Van Allen Probes Final Maneuver

The Van Allen Probes have spent more than six years exploring the harshest environment of near-Earth space: the...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 2)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 3)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 3)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)
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Oct 5, 2017

Around the World in 11 Research Flights: Behind the Scenes of the ATom Mission (Part 1)

For the Atmospheric Tomography (ATom) mission, researchers and flight technicians from NASA and its partners are...

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NASA image: Stars Gather in Downtown Milky Way
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Mar 18, 2011

Stars Gather in Downtown Milky Way

A view from the bustling center of our galactic metropolis. NASA Spitzer Space Telescope offers a fresh, infrared...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper
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May 3, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Introducing Europa Clipper

Join team members from NASA’s Europa Clipper mission behind the scenes in a clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion...

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NASA image: jsc2023e049462_alt
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Aug 7, 2023

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Behind the Scenes photography of Video Production Shoot for "What's Behind This Door". Photo Date: August 7, 2023....

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NASA image: Crescent Moon with Rings
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Apr 14, 2006

Crescent Moon with Rings

This poetic scene shows the giant, smog-enshrouded moon Titan behind Saturn nearly edge-on rings. Much smaller...

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NASA image: Ridges in Cydonia Mensae
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Jul 22, 2022

Ridges in Cydonia Mensae

A ridge stands prominent in this scene, left behind as the surroundings were eroded, perhaps marking inverted...

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NASA image: Stennis Space Center Virtual Tour
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Oct 1, 2019

Stennis Space Center Virtual Tour

Go on a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of John C. Stennis Space Center, America’s largest rocket engine test...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00148
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Dec 11, 2009

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WISE Webcast - Go behind the scenes to see how the Delta II rocket and the WISE space telescope are prepared for...

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NASA image: Spacesuits for the Next Explorers (Full Feature)
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Oct 20, 2020

Spacesuits for the Next Explorers (Full Feature)

Get a behind the scenes look at the creation of NASA’s new spacesuit, the xEMU (Exploration Get a behind the scenes...

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NASA image: Behind the Scenes in Space During Historic SpaceX DM-2 Launch and Docking
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Jul 10, 2020

Behind the Scenes in Space During Historic SpaceX DM-2 Launch and Docking

You saw history made with the first crewed launch and docking of the SpaceX Crew Dragon, but you didn’t see the...

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NASA image: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico
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May 8, 1989

Polarized Light Experiment, Presa Don Martin, Coahuila, Mexico

This is a single scene from a pair (frames 021 & 024) to study the effects of polarized light in Earth Observations....

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NASA image: Making History: The Women of NASA
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Mar 4, 2020

Making History: The Women of NASA

This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the thousands of women both in the spotlight and behind...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00052
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Jul 26, 2007

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Why do we send anything into space? NASA Commentator George Diller explains how sending spacecraft into space has a...

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NASA image: Brevard Top Scholars
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May 5, 2017

Brevard Top Scholars

About 40 Brevard County high school seniors take in the enormity of the Vehicle Assembly Building during Brevard Top...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00176
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Jul 5, 2006

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Hosted by Discovery Flow Manager Stephanie Stilson, this webcast takes the viewer behind the scenes as NASA prepares...

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NASA image: FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4
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Sep 6, 2022

FEELING LIKE AN ASTRONAUT_Mp4

Ever wondered what it's like to fly backseat in a NASA T-38? NASA photographer Josh Valcarcel takes you...

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NASA image: Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft
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Oct 19, 2018

Unboxing a New NASA Spacecraft

Go behind the scenes as we unbox NASA’s Ionospheric Connection Explorer, or ICON, after its arrival at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper
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Dec 6, 2023

Spacecraft Makers: Sewing Blankets for NASA’s Europa Clipper

See how a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory sews and installs thermal blankets to protect the agency’s Europa...

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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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