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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: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, is flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: National Medal of Science
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Nov 20, 2014

National Medal of Science

President Barack Obama congratulates MESSENGER Principal Investigator, director of Columbia University's...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1232
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Rick Soria, the 2009 Alan Shepard Technology in Education Award winner, speaks to a crowd...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks about Apollo astronaut Al Worden during a ceremony, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, visits with Apollo astronaut Al Worden prior to a ceremony, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration
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Apr 4, 2022

OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration

Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.); left, Mike Moreau, Deputy...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (center) acknowledged and honored members of the Artemis team...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0377
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Feb 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa's family recently was presented with the NASA...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson (left) acknowledged and honored members of the Artemis team...

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NASA image: Pulaski Award Ceremony
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Nov 1, 2017

Pulaski Award Ceremony

The prestigious 2017 Pulaski Award is on display near a new memorial marker on the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0971
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Jul 24, 2000

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A 50th Anniversary Ceremony was held today in honor of the first rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from Pad 3 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0972
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Jul 24, 2000

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A 50th Anniversary Ceremony was held today in honor of the first rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from Pad 3 at Cape...

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NASA image: Pulaski Award Ceremony
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Nov 1, 2017

Pulaski Award Ceremony

A presentation of colors by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service honor guard opened a ceremony Nov. 1 on the Merritt...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0971
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Jul 24, 2000

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A 50th Anniversary Ceremony was held today in honor of the first rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from Pad 3 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0972
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Jul 24, 2000

KSC00pp0972

A 50th Anniversary Ceremony was held today in honor of the first rocket launch, called Bumper 8, from Pad 3 at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3149
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Jul 8, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the KSC Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Mary Frances...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3150
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Jul 8, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the KSC Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Mary Frances...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3151
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Jul 8, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the KSC Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Mary Frances...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3148
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Jul 8, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the KSC Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dr. Mary Frances...

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NASA image: President Nixon and Apollo 13 crewmen at Hickam AFB
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Apr 18, 1970

President Nixon and Apollo 13 crewmen at Hickam AFB

S70-15526 (18 April 1970) --- President Richard M. Nixon and the Apollo 13 crew members pay honor to the United...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 and John Glenn Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal
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Jul 20, 2009

Apollo 11 and John Glenn Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal

Apollo 11 Astronauts, from left, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden...

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NASA image: PPE Recycling Blog Photo
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Mar 8, 2022

PPE Recycling Blog Photo

The Test and Operations Support Contract (TOSC) Kimberly-Clark RightCycle program team of April Smith and An Huynh...

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NASA image: Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal
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Jul 20, 2009

Astronauts Congressional Gold Medal

Apollo 11 Astronauts, from left, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden...

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NASA image: President Nixon at Hickam AFB congratulates Astronaut James Lovell
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Apr 18, 1970

President Nixon at Hickam AFB congratulates Astronaut James Lovell

S70-15506 (18 April 1970) --- President Richard M. Nixon and astronaut James A. Lovell Jr., Apollo 13 commander,...

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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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