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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: Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023
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Oct 6, 2023

Preparing to Journey to a Metal World on This Week @NASA – October 6, 2023

Preparing to journey to a metal world, a milestone for a simulated Mars mission, and celebrating an anniversary for...

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NASA image: NASA Science Live: Psyche’s Journey to a Metal World [Episode 49]
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Aug 23, 2023

NASA Science Live: Psyche’s Journey to a Metal World [Episode 49]

NASA’s Psyche mission is preparing to launch on October 5 to embark on a 2.2-billion-mile journey to a unique...

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NASA image: Behind the Spacecraft: Psyche – Journey to a Metal World (Teaser Trailer)
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Aug 21, 2023

Behind the Spacecraft: Psyche – Journey to a Metal World (Teaser Trailer)

Meet some of the engineers contributing to NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich...

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NASA image: Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 5, 2023

Psyche Power System Engineer Ben Inouye – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Ben Inouye, a power system engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich...

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NASA image: Live Q&A with Psyche Solar Propulsion Engineer Julie Li
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Sep 13, 2023

Live Q&A with Psyche Solar Propulsion Engineer Julie Li

Join us LIVE as we chat with Julie Li, an engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a...

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NASA image: Psyche Power Electronics Engineer Meena Sreekantamurthy – Behind the Spacecraft
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Aug 29, 2023

Psyche Power Electronics Engineer Meena Sreekantamurthy – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Meena Sreekantamurthy, a power electronics engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to...

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NASA image: Live Q&A with Psyche Spacecraft Builder Luis Dominguez
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Sep 20, 2023

Live Q&A with Psyche Spacecraft Builder Luis Dominguez

Join us LIVE as we chat with Luis Dominguez, who leads the assembly, test, and launch operations phase of NASA's...

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NASA image: Psyche Electrical Engineer Luis Dominguez – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 19, 2023

Psyche Electrical Engineer Luis Dominguez – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Luis Dominguez, an engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich asteroid,...

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NASA image: Psyche Solar Electric Propulsion Engineer Julie Li – Behind the Spacecraft
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Sep 12, 2023

Psyche Solar Electric Propulsion Engineer Julie Li – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Julie Li, an engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich asteroid, also...

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NASA image: Psyche Electrical Engineer Luis Dominguez – Behind the Spacecraft (Spanish)
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Sep 19, 2023

Psyche Electrical Engineer Luis Dominguez – Behind the Spacecraft (Spanish)

Meet Luis Dominguez, an engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a metal-rich asteroid,...

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NASA image: How Will #MissionToPsyche See Its Target Asteroid?
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Sep 29, 2023

How Will #MissionToPsyche See Its Target Asteroid?

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft will use highly sensitive cameras to allow scientists to see a metal-rich asteroid that’s...

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NASA image: Psyche Flight Systems Engineer Christina Hernandez – Behind the Spacecraft
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Aug 22, 2023

Psyche Flight Systems Engineer Christina Hernandez – Behind the Spacecraft

Meet Christina Hernandez, a flight systems engineer on NASA’s Psyche mission, which will be the first to explore a...

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NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Mission to a Metal-Rich Asteroid (Teaser Trailer)
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Sep 29, 2023

NASA’s Psyche Mission to a Metal-Rich Asteroid (Teaser Trailer)

There are millions of asteroids in our solar system, so why is NASA going to the asteroid Psyche? Scientists...

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NASA image: One Month From Launch: Psyche Mission to a Metal Asteroid (Live Briefing)
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Sep 6, 2023

One Month From Launch: Psyche Mission to a Metal Asteroid (Live Briefing)

Scheduled to launch on Oct. 5, 2023, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Psyche mission is a journey to...

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NASA image: Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel
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Oct 10, 2023

Psyche Mission and Deep Space Optical Communications Animations Media Reel

Animation b-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Psyche mission, scheduled to launch in October 2023, is the first...

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NASA image: NASA’s Psyche Mission Media Reel
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Aug 9, 2023

NASA’s Psyche Mission Media Reel

B-roll for media. NASA's Psyche mission, scheduled to launch in October 2023, is the first to a metal-rich asteroid...

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Feb 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep412 Around the World for 25 Years

HWHAP Around the World for 25 Years Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Feb 6, 2026

HWHAP Ep410 Crew-12

Leah Cheshier Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Episode...

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Feb 27, 2026

HWHAP Ep413 Low Earth Orbit and Beyond

Ep413_Low Earth Orbit and Beyond Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Feb 13, 2026

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Ep411_CHAPEA 2: Audio Log 1 Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Jul 25, 2025

HWHAP Ep394 Artemis II The Mission

Dane Turner (Host) Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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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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