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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: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, holds a hearing titled “The Emerging...

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NASA image: Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing
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Aug 23, 2018

Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing

Mr. Joel Szabat of Maryland appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the...

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NASA image: White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event
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Sep 30, 2024

White House Hispanic Heritage Month Event

Karina Perez, Director for Unmanned and Emerging Aviation Technologies, Aerospace Industries Association, speaks on...

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04571 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested as he walks a straight...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-AZ, ask a question during the Aviation and Space Subcommittee of the Senate Commerce,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0150-007
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Jul 22, 2009

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NASA Research Park (NRP) Timothy Collins, President and Chairman, KleenSpeed Technologies, Inc. and Captain Andrew...

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NASA image: EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL
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Dec 7, 1961

EXAMINATION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - SCHOOL OF AVIATION MEDICINE - PENSACOLA, FL

S61-04570 (1961) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter's balance mechanism performance is tested by his walking on a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3993
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: GRC-2014-C-08231
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Dec 9, 2010

GRC-2014-C-08231

A T34-C aircraft reflects the large multi-paned windows on the Hangar doors. When NASA GRC obtained this T-34C from...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3995
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the RLV Hangar near NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility, or SLF, in...

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NASA image: Meet Butch Wilmore, Commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test
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Jun 5, 2024

Meet Butch Wilmore, Commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test

NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore is the commander of NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test mission. This will be his...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00360
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Nov 19, 2004

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Accelerating to speeds of nearly Mach 9.8, or 7,000 miles per hour, NASA's supersonic combustion ramjet or scramjet,...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola
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Oct 6, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Jessica Arreola

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Public and Digital Engagement Lead Jessica Arreola and learn about...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Tiffany Titus
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Sep 15, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Tiffany Titus

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Ground Operations Lead Tiffany Titus and learn about her role on the...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matthew Zu
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May 4, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Matthew Zu

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Matthew Zu, NASA's life support systems lead for the Quesst mission....

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Larry Cliatt
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Aug 11, 2022

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Larry Cliatt

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Sonic Boom Technical Lead Larry Cliatt and learn about his role on...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Clayton Meyers
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Oct 7, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Clayton Meyers

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about the impact raising cattle had on Clayton Meyers and the...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte
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Nov 4, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | April Lanotte

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet April Lanotte and learn about her joy of sharing science with...

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NASA image: NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Testing
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Sep 15, 2021

NASA and Joby Complete Air Taxi Testing

Members from NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign team and Revolutionary Vertical Lift Technology team...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly
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Jun 16, 2023

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Stephanie Simerly

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll meet Stephanie Simerly, a wind tunnel test engineer supporting the Quesst...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Post Launch News Conference

A postlaunch news conference for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-1 mission is held at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Nov. 15,...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student Daniella Bezuidenhout speaks with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman in...

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NASA image: Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ
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Mar 19, 2026

Embry‑Riddle students visit NASA HQ

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman speaks with Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students and staff in the Space...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is...

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