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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: Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice
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Mar 30, 2011

Planetary Science: Astrogeology Profiles: Jim Rice

Meet Jim Rice, an astrogeologist whose work has taken him to every continent on the globe. Among the many activities...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0092-038
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May 24, 2007

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Dr Condoleezza Rice, United States Secretary of State visits Ames. Takes a demonstration ride in the Tesla Motors...

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NASA image: 1400452
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Jun 9, 2014

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SUMMER INTERN RACHEL RICE, A SENIOR AT SIMPSON COLLEGE, INDIANOLA, IOWA, WITH ASTRONAUT SHANE KIMBROUGH

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NASA image: Administrator Bill Nelson at the 60th Anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Speech
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Sep 15, 2022

Administrator Bill Nelson at the 60th Anniversary of the John F. Kennedy Speech

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson reflects on the lasting legacy of President John F. Kennedy’s 1962 speech at Rice...

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NASA image: The Rices Fire
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Aug 4, 2022

The Rices Fire

The Rices Fire started on June 28th, 2022 in Northern California near the Yuba River in Nevada County. The fire has...

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NASA image: iss064m260981414_Expedition_64_Inflight_with_Rice_Space_Institute_210408
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Apr 8, 2021

iss064m260981414_Expedition_64_Inflight_with_Rice_Space_Institute_210408

SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH RICE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: The 60th Anniversary Commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University
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Sep 12, 2022

The 60th Anniversary Commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University

Watch the coverage of the 60th anniversary commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s speech at Rice University...

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NASA image: Stick-Shape, Rice-Size Features on Martian Rock "Haroldswick"
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Feb 8, 2018

Stick-Shape, Rice-Size Features on Martian Rock "Haroldswick"

The dark, stick-shaped features clustered on this Martian rock are about the size of grains of rice. This is a...

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NASA image: North Korea Drought
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Jun 29, 2015

North Korea Drought

North Korea's state news agency reported the country is facing its worst drought in a century. Rice-growing...

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NASA image: Dawn LAMO Image 72
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Apr 21, 2016

Dawn LAMO Image 72

Omonga Crater on Ceres was named for a rice spirit who dwells in the moon, according to legends of the Mori people...

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NASA image: KENNEDY, JOHN F. - PRESIDENT - Houston, Texas Visit
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Aug 23, 2006

KENNEDY, JOHN F. - PRESIDENT - Houston, Texas Visit

Speech at Rice Stadium, President Kennedy standing at lectern. HOUSTON, TX CN

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NASA image: NASA 2012 Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA)
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Apr 23, 2013

NASA 2012 Small Business Industry Awards (SBIA)

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, NASA Associate Administrator for Small Business Programs Glenn A. Delgado,...

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NASA image: Rice Cultivation in Northwest Italy
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Jun 8, 2005

Rice Cultivation in Northwest Italy

The lowlands of Lombardy and Piedmont in northwest Italy are some of the most highly developed irrigation areas in...

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NASA image: Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand
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Apr 2, 1992

Infrared view of Bangkok, Thailand

The Bight of Bangkok and the city of Bangkok, Thailand are visible in this west looking view. The city of Bangkok,...

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NASA image: STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag
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May 10, 2010

STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag

jsc2010e080364 (5/10/2010) --- A preflight photo of the Ferulate Samples. The Ferulate Experiment tests the...

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May 10, 2010

STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag

jsc2010e080361 (5/10/2010) --- A preflight photo of the Ferulate Sample Holders. The Ferulate Experiment tests the...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-036
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Nov 6, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-036

K-10 (red) robot operations tests at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard) with remote operations from Ames Future Flight...

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NASA image: STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag
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May 10, 2010

STS-132 Middeck Locker MA9L JAXA Coldbag

jsc2010e080356 (5/10/2010) --- A preflight photo of the Ferulate Samples installed in the Holders. The Ferulate...

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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

From left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Rice University Electrical and Engineering Student Max Paul, Former...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-040
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Nov 6, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-040

K-10 (red) robot operations tests at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard) with remote operations from Ames Future Flight...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-022
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Nov 4, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0260-022

K-10 (red) plaentary rover at Marscape (Ames Mars Yard): with prototype flight control team remotely operating K-10...

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NASA image: Myanmar’s (Burma) Irrawaddy Delta—an important agricultural region in Southeast Asia
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Nov 22, 2025

Myanmar’s (Burma) Irrawaddy Delta—an important agricultural region in Southeast Asia

iss073e1197819 (Nov. 22, 2025) --- Myanmar’s (Burma) Irrawaddy Delta—an important agricultural region in Southeast...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1989

Microgravity

(PCG) Protein Crystal Growth Isocitrate Lysase. Target enzyme for fungicides. A better understanding of this enzyme...

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NASA image: Tanpopo type exposure panel
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May 27, 2020

Tanpopo type exposure panel

jsc2020e036061 (5/27/2020) --- A preflight view of the Tanpopo exposure panel. It has 20 small units containing...

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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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