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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: Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Don Pettit install futuristic exercise gear
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Dec 19, 2024

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Don Pettit install futuristic exercise gear

iss072e397047 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- NASA astronauts (from left) Butch Wilmore and Don Pettit, both Expedition 72...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0605-2
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Aug 23, 1985

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Artwork Artist conception of a hypersonic futuristic space vehicle re-entry

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1198
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Oct 1, 1998

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The U.S. Postal Service unveils its newest series of stamps, Space Discovery, at the KSC Visitor Complex. The event...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1199
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1199

Applauding the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's newest series of stamps, Space Discovery, are are (left to...

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NASA image: Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city
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Jul 3, 2025

Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city

iss073e0420094 (July 3, 2025) --- Shanghai, China—the nation's largest city with a metropolitan population of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device
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Dec 18, 2024

Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device

iss072e391444 (Dec. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore works inside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device
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Dec 18, 2024

Astronaut Butch Wilmore installs the European Enhanced Exploration Exercise Device

iss072e391382 (Dec. 18, 2024) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 72 Flight Engineer Butch Wilmore works inside the...

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NASA image: The city lights of Hong Kong and Shenzhen
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Dec 20, 2024

The city lights of Hong Kong and Shenzhen

iss072e399613 (Dec. 20, 2024) --- The city lights of Hong Kong (bottom center) and Shenzhen, China, are different...

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NASA image: Styx tours Marshall Space Flight Center
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Apr 27, 2017

Styx tours Marshall Space Flight Center

Keith Parrish, left, of the Space Systems Department at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, discusses the process...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Jan 1, 1998

Research Technology

Engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, Alabama, are working with industry partners to...

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NASA image: Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)
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Apr 3, 2000

Advanced Space Transportation Program (ASTP)

This is a computer generated image of a Shuttle launch utilizing 2nd generation Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV)...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00339
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Oct 26, 2004

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A unique drill is being tested by NASA. The futuristic drill is in development at Johnson Space Center and is...

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NASA image: Expedition 70 patch
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Jun 21, 2023

Expedition 70 patch

The official patch of the International Space Station's Expedition 70 crew. The Expedition 70 patch is designed...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year
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Feb 3, 2025

Underwater Robots for Space Exploration - videographer of the year

Videographer of the Year submission for Documentation: A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens...

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NASA image: Research Technology
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Oct 1, 1999

Research Technology

In this photograph, a futuristic spacecraft model sits atop a carrier on the Magnetic Launch Assist System, formerly...

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NASA image: Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska
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Nov 20, 2024

Model of NASA's SWIM Robot on Glacial Ice in Alaska

A model of a tiny, wedge-shaped robot designed to explore subsurface oceans of icy moons, right, sits beside a large...

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NASA image: Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Gazes at a Cosmic Megamaser

This galaxy has a far more exciting and futuristic classification than most — it hosts a megamaser. Megamasers are...

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NASA image: 1132912601
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Jun 30, 2022

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jsc2022e062020 (6/30/2022) --- Space Health will create a digital twin of the astronaut from the data collected by...

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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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