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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: Pinning Helps the Mole Move
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Oct 17, 2019

Pinning Helps the Mole Move

This animation shows NASA InSight's heat probe, or "mole," digging about a centimeter (half an inch) below the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight
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Aug 15, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visits Marshall Space Flight

On August 15, 2018 NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine visited Marshall Space Flight Center. Upon his arrival he was...

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NASA image: Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe
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Jun 5, 2019

Getting Ready to Help InSight's Heat Probe

The robotic arm on NASA's Mars InSight lander moves in place over the Heat Flow and Physical Properties Package...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5049
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Jul 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5048
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Jul 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Project...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6950
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Sep 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) managers announce an agreement that could accelerate the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6951
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Sep 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA and Alliant Techsystems (ATK) managers discuss an agreement that could accelerate the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-5047
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Jul 5, 2011

KSC-2011-5047

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Press Site auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Project...

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NASA image: SWOT KaRIn Antenna Deployment (Animation)
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Jan 3, 2023

SWOT KaRIn Antenna Deployment (Animation)

This video animation shows antennas for the Ka-band Radar Interferometer (KaRIn) instrument deploying on the Surface...

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Mar 21, 2025

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Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Mar 21, 2025

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Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Mar 21, 2025

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Ep377_MCC_Crew Health Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of NASA's...

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Apr 25, 2025

Ep382_This_Is_Mission_Control_Houston

Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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Mar 20, 2026

HWHAP Ep416 Bringing The Mission To You

Ep416_Bringing The Mission To You Joseph Zakrzewski Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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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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Jan 16, 2026

HWHAP Ep407 A Place in Space to Call Home: Part 1

Nilufar Ramji Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Sep 26, 2025

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Nilufar Ramji (Host) Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center...

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Aug 22, 2025

HWHAP Ep398 Artemis II: The Orion Spacecraft

Kenna Pell Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Mar 6, 2026

Ep414_Science_In_Space

HWHAP_Science In Space Kenna Pell Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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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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