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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: Columbia Preservation Room, Hallway Introduction
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Jan 24, 2023

Columbia Preservation Room, Hallway Introduction

Columbia Preservation Room, Hallway Introduction

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NASA image: The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Intro and Number 5
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Mar 18, 2009

The Top 5 Solar Discoveries Intro and Number 5

An introduction plus Number 5 in the Top 5 Solar Discoveries, which include the discovery of sunspots by Galileo in...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00001
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Jan 4, 2007

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William W. Parsons, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, welcomes visitors to the Kennedy Web site and invites...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0176-010
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Aug 7, 2008

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Summer Internship for 2008 closing ceremony: Welcome and introduction of programs by Brenda Collins, Ames High...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0176-009
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Aug 7, 2008

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Summer Internship for 2008 closing ceremony: Welcome and introduction of programs by Brenda Collins, Ames High...

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NASA image: Space Weather Vocabulary
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Feb 26, 2013

Space Weather Vocabulary

We are all familiar with weather on Earth, but how much do you know about weather in space? Suitable for all ages,...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 5
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 5

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 4
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 4

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 1
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 1

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 2
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 2

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 3
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 3

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: AfriSAR, an Introduction: The Carbon in the Trees
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Feb 25, 2016

AfriSAR, an Introduction: The Carbon in the Trees

NASA researchers have their boots on the ground and wings in the skies in Gabon, on Africa¹s west coast, for a...

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NASA image: Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 6
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Sep 22, 2010

Introduction to the Heliopause - Segment 6

Dr. Merav Opher talks about the heliopause, the distant region where the solar wind collides with the interstellar...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Town Hall
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Dec 19, 2025

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman Town Hall

An introduction video is played ahead of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaking at an agency town hall, Friday,...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 12, 2018

State of NASA

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot watches a video introduction during a State of NASA address Monday, Feb....

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NASA image: NASA'S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
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Jan 31, 2017

NASA'S DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

SGT. JAMES OLD, RIGHT, PERFORMS THE INTRODUCTION FROM JAMES HORNER'S "APOLLO 13" FILM SCORE AT THE U.S. SPACE AND...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00219
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Jul 19, 2005

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MS. STILSON: You're probably wondering what it's really like to fly in space. And there's no one better to ask than...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

During the early introduction of rockets to Europe, they were used only as weapons. Enemy troops in India repulsed...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall gives an introduction prior to her performance at the Apollo 40th anniversary...

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NASA image: jsc2021e064551
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Dec 14, 2021

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jsc2021e064551 (12/14/2021) --- Kaitlyn Harvey presents a 3D printed stand used to load and seal the bacteria...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00070
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Jun 27, 2009

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Televised coverage of the GOES-O launch begins with an introduction from NASA Commentator George Diller. The...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0216-001
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Sep 23, 2008

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Tech Talk on Extreme Rovers: Unveiling the latest findings of Robotic Exploration of Extreme Environments shown in...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin reads an introduction to Gustav Holst: The Planets Suite during the "Salute to...

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NASA image: Carlos Garcia-Galan Speaks at Evening With The Stars 2024
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Nov 20, 2024

Carlos Garcia-Galan Speaks at Evening With The Stars 2024

NASA Glenn's Spotlight on the Stars, 10 Years and Counting was held at Windows on the River in Cleveland, OH on...

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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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