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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: Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication
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Feb 4, 2019

Dr. Ruth Jones photos for University of Arkansas Alumni publication

Dr. Ruth Jones, Branch Chief for Industrial Safety Branch (QD12) at MSFC, poses with model of Space Launch System,...

MSFC
NASA image: Spectrum from Faint Galaxy IRAS F00183-7111
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Dec 18, 2003

Spectrum from Faint Galaxy IRAS F00183-7111

NASA Spitzer Space Telescope has detected the building blocks of life in the distant universe, albeit in a violent...

JPL
NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014
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Apr 25, 2014

USA Science and Engineering Festival 2014

An attendee of the USA Science and Engineering Festival uses marbles to build a universe consisting of atoms and...

HQ
NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Ingrid Padilla, Professor in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez...

HQ
NASA image: Ingredients for Life Artist Concept
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Jul 27, 2005

Ingredients for Life Artist Concept

This artist conception symbolically represents complex organic molecules, known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons,...

JPL
NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Wilmar Galvez Alfonso, Aerospace Engineering Student, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University moderates a discussion...

HQ
NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Wilmar Galvez Alfonso, Aerospace Engineering Student, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University moderates a discussion...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-010
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-010

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-014
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-014

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-011
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-011

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-012
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Jul 9, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0109-012

NASA Research Park (NRP) shenandoah Plaza Historic Buildings at Moffett Federal Airfield, CA B-23 Carnegie Mellon...

ARC
NASA image: Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Universal Stage Adapter for NASA's SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA Veggie project lead, addresses Langston University students, from left, Sherman Cravens,...

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NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Dr. Gioia Massa, NASA Veggie project lead, addresses Langston University students inside a Space Station Processing...

KSC
NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Langston University students Courtney Miller, left, and Sherman Cravens participate in a hands-on experience inside...

KSC
NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Langston University students, from left, Sherman Cravens, Makyah Farris and Courtney Miller listen to a presentation...

KSC
NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Langston University student Makyah Farris observes plants inside a Space Station Processing Facility lab at Kennedy...

KSC
NASA image: Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall
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Mar 12, 2024

Evolved adapter for NASA SLS rocket readied for testing at Marshall

These photos and videos show how crews guided a test version of the universal stage adapter for NASA’s more powerful...

MSFC
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student Daniella Bezuidenhout speaks with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff in the Space...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff in the Space...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff ask questions about the International Space Station in the...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff in the Space...

HQ
NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman poses for a photo with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff in...

HQ
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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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