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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.

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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: Wernher von Braun
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Oct 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), teams up with Senator Robert S. Kerr, a...

MSFC
NASA image: Leaders break ground for INFINITY
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Nov 20, 2008

Leaders break ground for INFINITY

Community leaders from Mississippi and Louisiana break ground for the new INFINITY at NASA Stennis Space Center...

SSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Dec 20, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Major General Francis McMorrow, and Alabama Governor, John Patterson (far left) participated in the...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 10, 2003

Around Marshall

This artist's concept portrays the plan for the new Engineering Directorate office to be constructed at the Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: NASA Shared Services Center breaks ground
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Feb 24, 2006

NASA Shared Services Center breaks ground

NASA officials and elected leaders were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony of the NASA Shared Services Center...

SSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Officials break ground for a 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for OneWeb Satellites at Exploration Park at...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 10, 1961

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 10, 1961

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 31, 1968

Wernher von Braun

Ground breaking ceremony for the Alabama Space Science Center, later renamed the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Shown...

MSFC
NASA image: Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History
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Jun 27, 2013

Seasat Celebrates Landmark in Remote-Sensing History

Seasat, built and managed by NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory JPL, was launched thirty-five years ago, on June 27,...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Dual Crater
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Dual Crater

If a meteorite breaks in two shortly before hitting the ground, the typical bowl shape of a single impact crater...

JPL
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

KSC
NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

KSC
NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Brian Holz, CEO of OneWeb Satellites, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Cissy Procter, executive director of the Florida Department of Economic Activity, speaks during the groundbreaking...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of the Space Coast, talks with Kelvin...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Jim Kuzma, COO of Space Florida, speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb....

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Florida Governor Rick Scott speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb. The...

KSC
NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Dale Ketchum of Space Florida opens the groundbreaking ceremony at Kennedy's Exploration Park for OneWeb. The...

KSC
NASA image: Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Ground Breaking

Center Director Janet Petro joins partners and elected officials for a groundbreaking ceremony on a new NASA...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-032
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Aug 25, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-032

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-042
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Aug 25, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-042

Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony

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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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