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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: MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber
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Feb 25, 2020

MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber

Environmental portrait of Renee Weber, commemorating her recent transition to the MSFC Chief Scientist position....

MSFC
NASA image: Larry Kepko - Lead scientist for Dellingr CubeSat
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Jul 14, 2016

Larry Kepko - Lead scientist for Dellingr CubeSat

Larry Kepko - Lead scientist for Dellingr CubeSat

GSFC
NASA image: Twin Dimples Intrigue Scientists
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Mar 23, 2004

Twin Dimples Intrigue Scientists

Twin Dimples Intrigue Scientists

JPL
NASA image: NASA scientists are flying over Alaska
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA scientists are flying over Alaska

As part of the Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE), NASA scientists are flying over Alaska and Canada,...

GSFC
NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Food Scientist
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Jan 16, 2024

Surprisingly STEM: Space Food Scientist

NASA space food scientist Xulei Wu dishes on what considerations go into preparing food for the astronauts on the...

JSC
NASA image: The Trench Throws a Dirt Clod at Scientists
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Feb 18, 2004

The Trench Throws a Dirt Clod at Scientists

The Trench Throws a Dirt Clod at Scientists

JPL
NASA image: Titan Odd Spot Baffles Scientists
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May 25, 2005

Titan Odd Spot Baffles Scientists

Titan Odd Spot Baffles Scientists

JPL
NASA image: MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber with Lunar Lander Models
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Feb 25, 2020

MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber with Lunar Lander Models

Environmental portrait of Renee Weber, commemorating her recent transition to the MSFC Chief Scientist position....

MSFC
NASA image: MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber with Lunar Lander Models
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Feb 25, 2020

MSFC Chief Scientist Renee Weber with Lunar Lander Models

Environmental portrait of Renee Weber, commemorating her recent transition to the MSFC Chief Scientist position....

MSFC
NASA image: Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules
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Dec 8, 2017

Scientists Uncover Origins of the Sun’s Swirling Spicules

At any given moment, as many as 10 million wild jets of solar material burst from the sun’s surface. They erupt as...

GSFC
NASA image: Dr. Jason Dworkin, Project Scientist
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. Jason Dworkin, Project Scientist

Dr. Jason Dworkin, Project Scientist for NASA's OSIRIS-Rex mission is seen hear sealing a glass test tube with a...

GSFC
NASA image: Scientists Contemplate Tilting of Rock Layers on Mars
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Apr 12, 2005

Scientists Contemplate Tilting of Rock Layers on Mars

Scientists Contemplate Tilting of Rock Layers on Mars

JPL
NASA image: Russian Scientists Visitors
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Nov 29, 1959

Russian Scientists Visitors

Russian Scientists from the Commission of Interplanetary Travel of the Soviet Academy of Science November 21,1959...

LARC
NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

GSFC
NASA image: Intern Meet with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Intern Meet with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin held a meet and greet with some of the Summer 2024...

GRC
NASA image: Intern Meet with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin
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Jun 17, 2024

Intern Meet with Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin

Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Dr. Kate Calvin held a meet and greet with some of the Summer 2024...

GRC
NASA image: G-2008-0826-005
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Oct 6, 2008

G-2008-0826-005

Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5, 2008 sponsored by 3M company. It gave students the...

GSFC
NASA image: Women Scientists
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Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris "Dot" Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
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Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris 'Dot' Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: Women Scientists
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Jan 5, 1959

Women Scientists

Women Scientists: Lucille Coltrane, Jean Clark Keating, Katherine Cullie Speegle, Doris 'Dot' Lee, Ruth Whitman, and...

LRC
NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

GSFC
NASA image: Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun
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Dec 8, 2017

Solar Scientist Confirm Existence of Flux Ropes on the Sun

Caption: This is an image of magnetic loops on the sun, captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). It has...

GSFC
NASA image: G-2008-0813-024
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Oct 5, 2008

G-2008-0813-024

Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5-6, 2008 sponsored by 3M. It gave students the...

GSFC
NASA image: G-2008-0821-024
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Oct 6, 2008

G-2008-0821-024

Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5-6, 2008 sponsored by 3M. It gave students the...

GSFC
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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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