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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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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

Director of the Program Management Office at MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (MSRDC), Latonia Jones...

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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

Director of the Program Management Office at MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (MSRDC), Latonia Jones...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony
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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Yolanda Shea, a physical research scientist at NASA's Langley Research Center, speaks during a ceremony officially...

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NASA image: NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 26, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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Nov 26, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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Nov 26, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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NASA image: NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission
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Nov 26, 2025

NASA's R5-S7 on SpaceX Rideshare Mission

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s R5-S7 (Realizing Rapid, Reduced-cost high-Risk Research project Spacecraft...

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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

NASA Director of the Technology Demonstration Missions Program, Trudy Kortes moderates a panel discussion titled...

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Feb 26, 2021

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iss064e038062 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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Feb 26, 2021

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iss064e038065 (2/26/2021) --- A view of the Industrial Crystalization Facility (ICF) abord the International Space...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Clayton Turner, Director of NASA's Langley Research Center, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Clayton Turner, Director of NASA's Langley Research Center, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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NASA image: HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Feb 23, 1979

HIMAT Inlet Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

A Highly Maneuverable Aircraft Technology (HiMAT) inlet model installed in the test section of the 8- by 6-Foot...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Artist Tenbeete Solomon, also known as Trap Bob, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Wanda Jackson, granddaughter of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Raymond Lewis, son-in-law of Mary W. Jackson, takes a picture of the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters sign...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Poet Nikki Giovanni is seen onscreen in a pre-recorded video during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Bryan Jackson, grandson of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), is seen onscreen in a pre-recorded message during a ceremony officially naming the NASA...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Deputy Mayor Lucinda M. Babers speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in honor of...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurzyck speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Bryan Jackson, grandson of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

Wanda Jackson, granddaughter of Mary W. Jackson, speaks during a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters...

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Feb 26, 2021

Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters Naming Ceremony

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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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