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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: Dawn Cartoon Character
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Jan 1, 2007

Dawn Cartoon Character

Dawn cartoon character, part of Dawn Mission Art series. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA19381

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NASA image: Sen. Jake Garn and astronaut Karol Bobko show cartoon from Doonesbury strip
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Apr 16, 1985

Sen. Jake Garn and astronaut Karol Bobko show cartoon from Doonesbury strip

51D-09-014 (12-19 April 1985) --- U.S. Senator E. J. (Jake) Garn (left), payload specialist; and Karol J. Bobko,...

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NASA image: Cassidy in the A/L
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Apr 10, 2013

Cassidy in the A/L

ISS035-E-017762 (10 April 2013) --- In the Quest Airlock of the Earth-orbiting International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Breakfast - Prime Crew - Cape
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Oct 25, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Breakfast - Prime Crew - Cape

S65-56159 (15 Dec. 1965) --- Astronauts Walter M. Schirra Jr. (left), command pilot, and Thomas P. Stafford, pilot,...

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NASA image: iss068e020276
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Oct 31, 2022

iss068e020276

iss068e020276 (Oct. 31, 2022) --- Four Expedition 68 Flight Engineers dress up as popular video game and cartoon...

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NASA image: iss068e020320
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Oct 31, 2022

iss068e020320

iss068e020320 (Oct. 31, 2022) --- Four Expedition 68 Flight Engineers dress up as popular video game and cartoon...

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NASA image: Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World
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Feb 8, 1975

Disney characters greet prime ASTP crewmen to Florida's Disney World

S75-24114 (8-10 Feb. 1975) --- Two Walt Disney comic cartoon characters, Donald Duck and Pluto, were on hand to...

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NASA image: Magnetic Black Hole Waves
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Jul 9, 2015

Magnetic Black Hole Waves

This cartoon shows how magnetic waves, called Alfvén S-waves, propagate outward from the base of black hole jets....

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NASA image: Inflight views of the crew of STS-7
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Jun 25, 1983

Inflight views of the crew of STS-7

S83-35768 (18-24 June 1983) --- Astronaut Sally K. Ride, mission specialist for STS-7, uses a screw driver in order...

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NASA image: South Polar Cap Terrain
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Feb 26, 2021

South Polar Cap Terrain

This intriguing, almost cartoon-like terrain is composed of coalescing pits and smooth-topped mesas, forming part of...

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NASA image: APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPT (LEONOV DRAWING)
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Jul 17, 1975

APOLLO-SOYUZ TEST PROJECT (ASTP) - ART CONCEPT (LEONOV DRAWING)

S75-28504 (17 July 1975) --- The American ASTP crewmen search the skies for the Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in this...

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NASA image: Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory
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Apr 23, 1962

Despin System for Hydrogen Tank in the Propulsion Systems Laboratory

Mechanic Howard Wine inspects the setup of a spin isolator in Cell 2 of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory at the...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory on July 18,...

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NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

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NASA image: Why Bennu?
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Dec 3, 2018

Why Bennu?

This animated feature takes a fun look at how asteroid Bennu was chosen as the target for the OSIRIS-REx mission....

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Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health-

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Audio
Mar 21, 2025

Ep377_Mission_Control_Crew_Health.

Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

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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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