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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: Hall Thruster
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Mar 6, 2017

Hall Thruster

NASA Glenn engineer Dr. Peter Peterson prepares a high-power Hall thruster for ground testing in a vacuum chamber...

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NASA image: Hall Thruster Research
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Feb 25, 2014

Hall Thruster Research

Environmental Portrait of Research Engineer Wensheng Huang working on a Hall thruster in the Electric Propulsion...

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NASA image: Hall Effect Rocket
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Apr 6, 2015

Hall Effect Rocket

Hall Effect Rocket with Magnetic Shielding Technology Development Unit 1 with Large Radiator working in conjunction...

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NASA image: Town Hall with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine
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Apr 1, 2019

Town Hall with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine

Headquarters hosted an agencywide town hall with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on Monday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m....

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NASA image: The Hollowed Halls of Tyagaraja
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May 24, 2012

The Hollowed Halls of Tyagaraja

The Hollowed Halls of Tyagaraja

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NASA image: Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine on NASA Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2020
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May 14, 2019

Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine on NASA Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2020

NASA Headquarters hosted an agencywide town hall with Administrator Jim Bridenstine and senior agency leaders on...

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NASA image: Artificial Intelligence Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence Town Hall

Hosted by Administrator Bill Nelson and Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, the Artificial Intelligence Town Hall...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023 Induction Ceremony

2023 Astronaut Hall of Fame

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall
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Jan 13, 2022

KSC Town Hall

Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, participates in a virtual...

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NASA image: KSC Town Hall
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Jan 13, 2022

KSC Town Hall

Patti Bieling, news chief at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, moderates a virtual Town Hall meeting on Jan....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Former astronauts and space explorers, second from left, Mark Kelly, and Roy D. Bridges were inducted into the U.S....

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NASA image: Cabana inducted into Hall of Fame
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May 7, 2008

Cabana inducted into Hall of Fame

Bob Cabana speaks to guests at a recent Stennis Space Center reception in honor of his induction into the Astronaut...

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NASA image: Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and NASA’s New HEO Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro
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Dec 3, 2019

Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and NASA’s New HEO Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro

NASA held an Agency-wide Town Hall with Administrator Bridenstine and Douglas Loverro, NASA’s new Associate...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony on...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy waves to attendees during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana speaks during the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony on June 11,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023
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May 6, 2023

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2023

Roy D. Bridges Jr. is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) by Hall of Fame astronaut Dave Leestma during...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 21, 2018

Astronaut Hall of Fame

Thomas D. Jones, Ph.D., in the center, is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) during a ceremony inside...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 21, 2018

Astronaut Hall of Fame

Scott D. Altman, second from left, is inducted into the Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) during a ceremony inside the...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus speaks after receiving her medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut David Leestma speaks after receiving his medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson speaks after receiving his medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 21, 2018

Astronaut Hall of Fame

Former astronauts and space explorers Scott D. Altman, at left, and Thomas D. Jones, Ph.D., are inducted into the...

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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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