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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: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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NASA image: Memorial - Archives from Columbia
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Apr 23, 2019

Memorial - Archives from Columbia

A display of artifacts featuring nine items recovered from the STS-107 tragedy that occurred Feb. 1, 2003, is shown...

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, NASA Administrator...

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, NASA Administrator...

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Feb 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy...

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Feb 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Employees listen solemnly as Center Director Roy Bridges speaks about the tragedy of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0248
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Feb 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Center Director Roy...

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Feb 1, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Following the loss of Columbia and crew on their return to Earth, Bill Readdy,...

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NASA image: NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2022

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery,...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Fallen Heroes
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Jan 27, 2022

NASA Remembers Fallen Heroes

NASA remembers the crews of Apollo 1, space shuttles Challenger and Columbia during the agency's Day of Remembrance...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance 2023
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance 2023

A wreath has been placed in front of the Space Mirror Memorial during the Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0565
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Mar 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Astronaut Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. The memorial is a...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

The crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other fallen astronauts who lost their...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance 2023
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance 2023

Kennedy Space Center workers and guests place flowers at the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0323
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (center) greets Brenda Blackmon, a worker in the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0567
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Mar 6, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A long view of the Astronaut Memorial Space Mirror at the KSC Visitor Complex. Flowers...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

The crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other fallen astronauts who lost their...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

The crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other fallen astronauts who lost their...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0329
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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Thermal Protection System Facility, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (left)...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

The crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia, as well as other fallen astronauts who lost their...

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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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