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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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201004050001hq (5 April 2010) --- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks out the window of Firing Room Four in the...

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NASA Administrator Charles Bolden looks out the window of Firing Room Four in the Launch Control Center during the...

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NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations Bill Gerstenmaier, left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Pete Nickolenko, STS-131 launch director, addresses the media from the Press Site auditorium...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery is seen from above at the moment of ignition before it launches off...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lifts off of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery leaps off of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in a blaze...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, space shuttle Discovery lifts...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Soaring above Launch Pad 39A's towers, space shuttle Discovery heads skyward on its STS-131...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery blasts off in a blaze of fire and clouds seen reflected in waters...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida space shuttle Discovery lights up...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. In a blaze of smoke and clouds space shuttle Discovery begins its journey on the STS-131...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Clouds billow around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery begins its ascent into the predawn sky over Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Streaking up from a tower of flame and clouds space shuttle Discovery roars off Launch Pad...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Soaring into the darkness of an early-morning sky, space shuttle Discovery leaps off Launch...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - An exhaust cloud billows around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - A radiant cloud of smoke and steam swirl around Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery leaps off of Launch Pad 39A in a brilliant tower of smoke and steam...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Seen from above, space shuttle Discovery begins its leap off of Launch Pad 39A at NASA's...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mike Moses, shuttle launch integration manager speaks to the media during a post-launch news...

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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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