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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: While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.
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Apr 22, 2005

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, student Leo Banuelos learned first-hand about the gear Ross wears in the cockpit.

While NASA Dryden's Jim Ross outlined his job as an aerial photographer, sixth-grade student Leo Banuelos learned...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0546
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside Endeavour, in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA & COSI Event
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Jun 3, 2022

NASA & COSI Event

Dr. Frederic Bertley (center), president and CEO, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), speaks at New Beginnings...

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NASA image: NASA & COSI Event
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Jun 3, 2022

NASA & COSI Event

Dr. Frederic Bertley (center), president and CEO, Center of Science and Industry (COSI), speaks at New Beginnings...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

The 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Dec. 1, drew 46 teams from...

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NASA image: 2012 FIRST LEGO League
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Dec 1, 2012

2012 FIRST LEGO League

The 2012 FIRST LEGO League Mississippi Championship Tournament in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Dec. 1, drew 46 teams from...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00028
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Mar 10, 2009

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Host Damon Talley of NASA's Digital Learning Network takes you behind the scenes at Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Educator workshop
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Jan 22, 2011

Educator workshop

Middle school teachers from across Louisiana participate in a hands-on activity during a professional development...

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NASA image: Stennis outreach
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Nov 3, 2012

Stennis outreach

John C. Stennis Space Center hosted outreach activities at the Walmart Supercenter Store in Picayune on Nov. 3,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0553
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy takes a turn on a screw...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0544
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy pauses in his “bunny...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0550
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0542
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy is ready to don the...

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NASA image: GSFC_20181102_2019-1468_014
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Nov 2, 2018

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STEM Girls Night In sleepover was held at Goddard Nov 2-3, 2018 including hands-on learning, and interactive...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0541
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) takes an opportunity to learn first-hand what...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0551
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0555
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under workers’ watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0547
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy is ready to exit Endeavour after watching and talking to...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Principle of Wheatley Education Campus, Amanda Schmitt, provides remarks at a kickoff event for the 21st Century...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0543
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim Kennedy shows he is ready to...

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NASA image: GSFC_20181102_2019-1468_082
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Nov 2, 2018

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STEM Girls Night In sleepover was held at Goddard Nov 2-3, 2018 including hands-on learning, interactive activities...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0554
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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Under a worker’s watchful eyes in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: GSFC_20181102_2019-1468_081
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Nov 2, 2018

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STEM Girls Night In sleepover was held at Goddard Nov 2-3, 2018 including hands-on learning, interactive activities...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1555
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Visitors to the NBA All-Star Jam Session at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.,...

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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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