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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: KSC-08pd0975
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Apr 18, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale (left) presents a 50th anniversary commemorative plaque...

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NASA image: Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony
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May 28, 2024

Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony

From the left, Katherine Zeringue, cultural resources manager, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is joined by Janet...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

U.S. Patent plaques were awarded to, second from left, Robert Mueller, Adam Dokos and Ivan Townsend III, for their...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-5135
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Sep 15, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Following a presentation by the STS-127 crew members about their experiences on the mission,...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren “Woody” Hoburg present a plaque commemorating the agency’s...

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NASA image: STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored
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Sep 10, 2007

STS-118 Space Shuttle Crew Honored

A special event honoring the crew of space shuttle mission STS-118 was held at Walt Disney World. Here, visitors...

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NASA image: MMS Partial Solar Array Inspection
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Nov 14, 2014

MMS Partial Solar Array Inspection

A plaque affixed to the side of a Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, observatory dedicates the mission to Dr. John...

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NASA image: ASTP - EQUIPMENT (GIFT BAG)
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Jul 1, 1975

ASTP - EQUIPMENT (GIFT BAG)

S75-27952 (July 1975) --- A close-up view of the special ?gift bag? in which several exchange/gift items will be...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3443
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Jun 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3443

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: A Smile as Big as the Moon
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Oct 15, 2014

A Smile as Big as the Moon

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, presents a special plaque to Michael Kersjes, author and former...

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NASA image: KSC and Proud to Be Center-Wide Diversity Event
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Aug 20, 2019

KSC and Proud to Be Center-Wide Diversity Event

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, presents well-known documentary filmmaker Robin Hauser with a token...

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NASA image: ASCANS Saturn V & LCC Tour
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Mar 3, 2014

ASCANS Saturn V & LCC Tour

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut candidate Andrew Morgan surveys the mission plaques on the wall of the Launch...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

U.S. and Canadian Patent plaques were awarded to, second from left, Phillip Maloney, Robert Devor and Jacqueline...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

U.S. Patent plaques were awarded to, second from left, Mark Lewis, Adam Dokos, Robert Mueller, Jeffrey Carlson and...

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NASA image: Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony
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May 28, 2024

Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony

From the left, NASA Kennedy Space Center’s, Maui Dalton, project manager, engineering; Katherine Zeringue, cultural...

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NASA image: MMS Partial Solar Array Inspection
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Nov 14, 2014

MMS Partial Solar Array Inspection

A plaque affixed to the side of a Magnetospheric Multiscale, or MMS, observatory dedicates the mission to Richard...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3440
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Jun 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3440

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

Brass plaques engraved with the names of Gatha Cottee of NASA Public Affairs, Walter Cronkite of CBS News and Bill...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3445
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Jun 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3445

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, a United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0608
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May 27, 1999

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NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin hands Mrs. Dianne Holliman a plaque honoring her late husband, John Holliman, a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3441
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Jun 22, 2012

KSC-2012-3441

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At the Shuttle Landing Facility SLF at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, United Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3998
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Jul 20, 2012

KSC-2012-3998

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students and their flight instructors from Florida Tech, or FIT, in Melbourne, tour the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1646
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Oct 21, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Representatives from the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) and KSC unveil...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3380
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Aug 6, 2014

KSC-2014-3380

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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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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