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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: 1400494
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Apr 8, 2014

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“MADE IS SPACE” 3D PRINTER IN FOREGROUND WITH MICROGRAVITY GLOVEBOX IN BACKGROUND, COVER PHOTO FOR NASA TECH BRIEFS...

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NASA image: The Move to the Launch Pad for Artemis I on This Week @NASA – November 11, 2022
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Nov 11, 2022

The Move to the Launch Pad for Artemis I on This Week @NASA – November 11, 2022

The move to the launch pad for Artemis I, a visual treat in the sky, and a NASA tech demo hitches a ride to space …...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing with representatives from NASA and the Massachusetts...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

Jeff Sheehy, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, participates in a Mars 2020 Mission Tech and...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

Tammy Long, NASA Communicaions, moderates a Mars 2020 Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: iss063e113776
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Oct 20, 2020

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iss063e113776 (10/20/2020) --- A view of the CubeLab Microscope Imagery Tech Demo aboard the International Space...

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NASA image: The First Robotics Rocket City Regional Competition
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Mar 16, 2018

The First Robotics Rocket City Regional Competition

Johnny Stephenson, director of NASA Marshall Space Flight Center's Office of Strategic Analysis & Communications,...

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat
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Apr 13, 2018

ELaNa 19 / Venture Class CubeSats - NMTSat

NMTSat is a student-built satellite built by undergraduate and graduates students primarily from New Mexico Tech....

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing
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Jul 28, 2020

Mars 2020 Mars Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing

A Mars 2020 Mission Tech and Humans to Mars Briefing is held at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on July 28,...

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NASA image: iss065m261241519_Expedition_65_GA_Tech_WXIA_210504
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May 4, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH GEORGIA ON ITS MIND Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Answers Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CalTech Questions Aug. 9, 2022
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Aug 9, 2022

Expedition 67 Astronaut Jessica Watkins Answers Jet Propulsion Laboratory, CalTech Questions Aug. 9, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 67 Flight Engineer Jessica Watkins answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)
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Dec 18, 2023

NASA Tech Demo Streams First Video From Deep Space Via Laser (Media Reel)

B-roll for media and public use. NASA’s Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) experiment marked a historic...

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NASA image: iss069e054897
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Aug 7, 2023

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iss069e054897 (8/7/2023) --- A view of the Quest Multi Experiment Module #6 aboard the International space Station...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough surveys what students in the tech crew in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson surveys what students in the tech crew in the Space Shuttle Simulator room are doing...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough surveys what students in the tech crew in the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: iss071e133353
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May 29, 2024

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iss071e133353 (May 29, 2024) --- The San Francisco Bay Area in California, home to the Silicon Valley high-tech...

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NASA image: Robotic Surgery Tech Demo
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Sep 14, 2023

Robotic Surgery Tech Demo

jsc2024e005977 (9/14/2023) --- MIRA, Virtual Incision’s miniaturized robotic assisted surgery system, is pictured in...

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NASA image: September, 2019 Tech Talk
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Sep 12, 2019

September, 2019 Tech Talk

Sharad Bhaskaran, mission director for Pittsburgh-based Astrobotic, delivers the monthly Tech Talk on Sept. 12 in...

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NASA image: NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School
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Jun 10, 2022

NASA's Crew-2 Astronauts Visit Arlington Elementary School

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-2 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Akihiko Hoshide surveys what students in...

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NASA image: Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million
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Mar 5, 2026

Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million

iss074e0361940 (March 5, 2026) --- Campinas, Brazil, with a metropolitan population of nearly 3.5 million, is a...

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NASA image: NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions
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Feb 24, 2025

NASA F/A-18 Tests Precision Landing Tech for Space Missions

A NASA F/A-18 research aircraft flies near NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, on Feb....

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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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