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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: NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day
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Oct 16, 2023

NASA Langley Research Center Open House 2023 Media Day

NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Va. hosted a special preview of its upcoming Open House for members of...

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NASA image: Opening a Channel
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Sep 3, 2008

Opening a Channel

Opening a Channel

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NASA image: Plum Brook Station Open House - 2016
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Jun 11, 2016

Plum Brook Station Open House - 2016

Astronaut Sunita Williams gives a talk at NASA's Plum Brook Station. In June, NASA Glenn hosted an Open House at...

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NASA image: Neighborhood Earth Opening at the Visitor Center
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Jun 29, 2017

Neighborhood Earth Opening at the Visitor Center

Neighborhood Earth Opening at the Visitor Center

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NASA image: Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 21, 2023

Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center invited the public to see where aerospace history was made and where the triumphs of...

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NASA image: Open-Source Science Opportunities
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Jun 6, 2023

Open-Source Science Opportunities

Dr. Marshall Porterfield, Division Director for NASA Life and Physical Sciences, NASA Headquarters, talks about...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Former Gemini and Apollo astronaut Tom Stafford speaks during the opening of the tribute exhibition to the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Former astronaut Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks during the opening of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Guests observe areas of the newly opened Apollo 1 tribute at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Therrin Protze, Chief Operating Officer, Delaware North Corporation Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc., speaks during the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Lowell Grissom, brother of Gus Grissom, observes areas of the newly opened Apollo 1 tribute at the Apollo/Saturn V...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Guests observe the gateway of the newly opened Apollo 1 tribute at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Former astronaut Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks during the opening of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Martha Chaffee and Sheryl Chaffee, widow and daughter of astronaut Roger Chaffee, respectively, look at areas of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Lowell Grissom, brother of Gus Grissom, and Carly Sparks, granddaughter of Grissom, look at areas of the newly...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Former Gemini and Apollo astronaut Tom Stafford speaks during the opening of the tribute exhibition to the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

Former Gemini and Apollo astronaut Tom Stafford speaks during the opening of the tribute exhibition to the Apollo 1...

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NASA image: Partially Opened Oven on Phoenix
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Jun 3, 2008

Partially Opened Oven on Phoenix

Partially Opened Oven on Phoenix

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NASA image: Phoenix Opens its Eyes
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May 26, 2008

Phoenix Opens its Eyes

Phoenix Opens its Eyes

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Open House
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Jun 2, 2011

50th Anniversary Open House

Stennis Space Center Education Office Director Katie Wallace (left) assists a young visitor at an activity table...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Open House
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Jun 2, 2011

50th Anniversary Open House

Stennis Space Center Education Office Director Katie Wallace (left) assists a young visitor at an activity table...

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NASA image: Grand Opening of the new Goddard Information and Collaboration C
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Mar 18, 2016

Grand Opening of the new Goddard Information and Collaboration C

Grand Opening of the new Goddard Information and Collaboration Center

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NASA image: Apollo 1 Tribute Opening
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Jan 27, 2017

Apollo 1 Tribute Opening

The Apollo 1 tribute at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center opened Jan. 27, 2017. Astronauts...

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NASA image: Federal Library of the Year Award and Open House at the Goddard
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May 17, 2017

Federal Library of the Year Award and Open House at the Goddard

Federal Library of the Year Award and Open House at the Goddard Information and Collaboration Center

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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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