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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: Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C
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Oct 16, 2019

Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C

Andrew Denio, a Marshall information technology specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and...

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NASA image: Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C
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Oct 16, 2019

Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C

Andrew Denio, a Marshall information technology specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and...

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NASA image: Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C
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Oct 16, 2019

Ghostbuster and Star Wars Themed Cars at Marshall Space Flight C

Andrew Denio, a Marshall information technology specialist in the Office of the Chief Information Officer, and...

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NASA image: Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star

Just in time for the release of the movie “Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens,” NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Flying by the Death
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Mar 29, 2010

Flying by the Death

In this view captured by NASA Cassini spacecraft on its closest-ever flyby of Saturn moon Mimas, large Herschel...

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NASA image: Another Death Star?
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Dec 3, 2012

Another Death Star?

Although Mimas holds the unofficial designation of Death Star moon, Tethys is seen here also vaguely resembling the...

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NASA image: A Robot or a Science Instrument?
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Oct 20, 2009

A Robot or a Science Instrument?

Some say the science instrument on NASA Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer mission resembles the Star Wars robot...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 crew members watch a movie
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Dec 22, 2017

Expedition 54 crew members watch a movie

iss054e004175 (Dec. 23, 2017) --- Expedition 54 crew members watch the movie "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" on the big...

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NASA image: iss054e004241
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Dec 23, 2017

iss054e004241

iss054e004241 (Dec. 23, 2017) --- The Expedition 54 crew aboard the International Space Station gathers in the Unity...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

Gareth Edwards, film director, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, speaks on a panel after a showing of the Project Mars...

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NASA image: How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K
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Dec 19, 2019

How We Are Going to the Moon - 4K

While Apollo placed the first steps on the Moon, Artemis opens the door for humanity to sustainably work and live on...

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NASA image: Path to the Dark Side
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Mar 9, 2015

Path to the Dark Side

The moon Iapetus, like the "force" in Star Wars, has both a light side and a dark side. Scientists think that...

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NASA image: May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station
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May 4, 2018

May the Forest Be with You: GEDI Moves Toward Launch To Space Station

The Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation – or GEDI, pronounced like "Jedi," of Star Wars fame – instrument is...

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NASA image: G-2010-0106-010
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Apr 13, 2010

G-2010-0106-010

An R2-D2 model in front of the Science on a Sphere exhibit at the Visitor Center at NASA's Goddard Space Flight...

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NASA image: G-2010-0104-124
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Apr 13, 2010

G-2010-0104-124

A person cosplays a storm trooper at the Visitor Center at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md....

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NASA image: Hubble Discovery of Runaway Star Yields Clues to Breakup of Multiple-Star System
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Discovery of Runaway Star Yields Clues to Breakup of Multiple-Star System

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has helped astronomers find the final piece of a celestial puzzle by nabbing a third...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran
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Dec 28, 2019

Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Naomi Ackie and Kelly Marie Tran

NASA astronaut Christina Koch now has a new place in the record book, for the longest single spaceflight ever by a...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO; Christyl Johnson, deputy director for technology and...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Darth Vader and other Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion address students and sponsors in the Center for...

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NASA image: Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Aug 11, 2017

Zero Robotics at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

A middle-school student high-fives a Star Wars character from the 501st Legion in the Center for Space Education at...

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NASA image: KSC-10-S-00075
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Aug 27, 2010

KSC-10-S-00075

Robonaut 2 is being prepared for its history making launch to the International Space Station on STS-133. The robot,...

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NASA image: Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio
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Aug 23, 1946

Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio

A Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star jet aircraft on the tarmac at the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA)...

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NASA image: Project Mars at National Geographic
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Nov 5, 2018

Project Mars at National Geographic

From left to right, Dr. Stephen Petranek, MARS scientific advisor and co-executive producer; Gareth Edwards, film...

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NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Sees 'Pac-Man' on Saturn Moon
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Dec 8, 2017

NASA Spacecraft Sees 'Pac-Man' on Saturn Moon

NASA release date March 29, 2010 The highest-resolution-yet temperature map and images of Saturn’s icy moon Mimas...

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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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