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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: New Year's Day dawns on Cuba
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Jan 1, 2025

New Year's Day dawns on Cuba

iss072e420661 (Jan. 1, 2025) --- New Year's Day dawns on Cuba as the sunlight gleams off its Atlantic and Caribbean...

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NASA image: The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day
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Jan 1, 2026

The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day

iss074e0011009 (Jan. 1, 2025) --- The Waxing Gibbous Moon is pictured on New Year's Day from the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Station Crew Offers its Thoughts and Greetings for the Holiday Season
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Dec 29, 2020

Space Station Crew Offers its Thoughts and Greetings for the Holiday Season

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 64 Flight Engineers Kate Rubins, Mike Hopkins, Shannon Walker and...

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NASA image: The western tip of Lake Superior
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Jan 1, 2019

The western tip of Lake Superior

iss058e001857 (Jan. 1, 2019) --- The western tip of Lake Superior and the cities of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior,...

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iss054e009777 (Jan. 1, 2018) --- The northeastern United States and the well-lit coasts of New Jersey, New York and...

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NASA Day at AT&T Park: NASA and the San Francisco Giants share a day to celebrate the 50 year anniversaries. Ames...

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NASA image: Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase
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Nov 19, 2019

Innovation Days - Innovation Showcase

Barbara Brown, chief technologist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to Kennedy employees inside the...

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NASA image: Space Technology Industry Forum
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Jul 12, 2010

Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA's Manager of Centennial Challenges Andy Petro speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

David Steitz, from NASA's Office of Communications, kicks off the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun speaks during the NASA New Space Technology Industry Forum being held at the...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

James Reuther, Director of Strategic Integration at NASA Headquarters, speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The new facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida where space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The new facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida where space shuttle...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun, center, listens as NASA's Manager of Centennial Challenges Andy Petro, right,...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

Program Executive for the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program Jay Falker speaks during the NASA New...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

Bobby Braun, third from right, NASA Chief Technologist, answers a question during the NASA New Space Technology...

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Space Technology Industry Forum

NASA's Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions Bonnie James speaks during the NASA New Space...

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NASA's Partnership, Innovation & Commercial Space Director Doug Comstock speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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NASA's Partnership, Innovation & Commercial Space Director Doug Comstock speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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NASA's Manager of Centennial Challenges Andy Petro, right, listens as NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun answers a...

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Keith Belvin, NASA Systems Engineer at NASA Langley Research Center, speaks during the NASA New Space Technology...

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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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