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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: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5053 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm

S77-E-5064 (21 May 1996)--- In this medium close-up view, captured by an Electronic Still Camera (ESC), the Spartan...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - APOLLO XVI (UV)
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Jun 6, 1972

EXPERIMENT - APOLLO XVI (UV)

S72-40818 (21 April 1972) --- A color enhancement of an ultra-violet photograph of the geocorona, a halo of low...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary Logo
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Jul 1, 2012

50th Anniversary Logo

Launch pads and towers rose one by one above the scrub land, dotting the shoreline of Florida's East coast. By 1960,...

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NASA image: KSC-01KODI-054
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Jul 19, 2001

KSC-01KODI-054

KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission
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Jun 28, 1996

Earth observations taken from Space Shuttle Columbia during STS-78 mission

STS078-760-010 (20 June - 7 July 1996) --- As photographed with color infrared film by the crew of the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Members of the Science and Technology Partnership Forum Listen to a Presentation about In-Space Assembly and Satellite Servicing
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Sep 6, 2017

Members of the Science and Technology Partnership Forum Listen to a Presentation about In-Space Assembly and Satellite Servicing

WASHINGTON, D.C.---S&T Partnership Forum In-Space Assembly Technical Interchange Meeting-On September 6th 2017, many...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3160
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Aug 1, 2013

KSC-2013-3160

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Phil McAlister, director of Commercial Spaceflight Development at NASA Headquarters in...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Feb 24, 1970

Wernher von Braun

In February 1970, MSFC Director Dr. von Braun was named NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Plarning and...

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NASA image: SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay
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May 21, 1996

SPARTAN satellite on RMS arm above Endeavour's payload bay

S77-E-5052 (21 May 1996) --- The Spartan 207 free-flyer is held in a low-hover mode above its berth in the Space...

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NASA image: Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas
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Jul 7, 1969

Lunar Landing Site 2 - Comparisons - Various Metropolitan Areas

S69-38667 (July 1969) --- A photographic illustration comparing the size of Apollo Landing Site 2 with that of the...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember
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Feb 6, 2012

Earth Observations taken by Expedition 30 crewmember

ISS030-E-078095 (6 Feb. 2012) --- One of the Expedition 30 crew members aboard the International Space Station took...

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NASA image: KSC01kodi054
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Jul 19, 2001

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KODIAK ISLAND, Alaska -- A technician performs final testing on Starshine 3 at the Naval Research Laboratory in...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Speaking to members of the media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, Dr. Michael Freilich of the...

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NASA image: GOES-S Prelaunch News Conference
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Feb 27, 2018

GOES-S Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site auditorium, Sandra Smalley, director of the Joint Agency Satellite Division...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2063
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Apr 13, 2014

KSC-2014-2063

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During a news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, agency and contractor...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0416
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Apr 14, 1999

KSC-99pp0416

The one-inch mirror shown here is one of nearly nine hundred polished by dozens of students teams of elementary,...

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NASA image: EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)
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Jun 6, 1972

EXPERIMENT - APOLLO 16 (UV)

S72-40821 (21 April 1972) --- An artificially reproduced color enhancement of a ten-minute far-ultraviolet exposure...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference
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Dec 10, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Prelaunch News Conference

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, NASA and industry leaders speak to members of the media during...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1653
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Feb 27, 2013

KSC-2013-1653

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA officials detail progress toward a September 2014 flight test called Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2484
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Apr 17, 2012

KSC-2012-2484

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - The Shuttle Carrier Aircraft transporting space shuttle Discovery soars overhead shortly...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, second from left, D.C. Council Chairman...

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NASA image: NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building
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Feb 26, 2021

NASA Headquarters Unveils New Name Mary W. Jackson Headquarters Building

NASA paid tribute to a "Hidden Figure" by holding a ceremony officially naming the NASA Headquarters building in...

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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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