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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: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe (second from left) listens as...

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NASA image: STS-34 crewmembers during ARRIFLEX camera equipment briefing
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Apr 13, 1989

STS-34 crewmembers during ARRIFLEX camera equipment briefing

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, crewmembers listen to trainer Bill Bowers explain ARRIFLEX camera...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference
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Feb 6, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin outlines the President's budget for fiscal year 2007 during a news conference,...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1478
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May 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency briefing, Japanese Experiment Module Program Manager...

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NASA image: Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving
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Oct 23, 2018

Energy Awareness Month - Residential Solar & Home Energy-Saving

Guest speaker John Sherwin explains residential solar and home energy-saving methods during a “lunch and learn” held...

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NASA image: Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility
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Aug 8, 2017

Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility

Tim King of Jacobs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, explains operations in the Oil Pharmacy operated under...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: How Big is Space | We Asked a NASA Expert
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May 20, 2025

How Big is Space | We Asked a NASA Expert

How big is space? It’s one of the most mind-bending questions we can ask because the deeper we look, the more the...

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NASA image: Inside NASA's Psyche Mission to Learn about Collisions and Crater Formation
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Sep 13, 2019

Inside NASA's Psyche Mission to Learn about Collisions and Crater Formation

One of the first steps in understanding the geology of Psyche is for the Psyche science team to find out more about...

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NASA image: What is a NASA Spinoff?
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Mar 3, 2025

What is a NASA Spinoff?

Did you know that NASA technology is all around you? From the camera in your phone to lifesaving medical devices —...

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NASA image: Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility
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Aug 8, 2017

Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility

Tim King of Jacobs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, explains operations in the Oil Pharmacy operated under...

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NASA image: Student experimenter and sponsor display SE83-9 "Chix in Space" incubator
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Aug 13, 1988

Student experimenter and sponsor display SE83-9 "Chix in Space" incubator

S88-44514 (13 Aug 1988) --- Student experimenter John C. Vellinger, left, explains components of an incubator used...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1185
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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist John...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd3631
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Dec 14, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A, a technician explains how test equipment -- the blue monitor --...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1186
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Jan 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – After arriving at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-119 Mission Specialist Joseph...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1477
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May 29, 2008

KSC-08pd1477

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency briefing, Japanese Experiment Module Program Manager...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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NASA image: Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour
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Sep 18, 2019

Langston University Faculty/Student Group Tour

Kennedy Space Center Research and Development Scientist Lashelle Spencer explains methods for growing vegetables in...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00031-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

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NASA Launch Director Omar Baez provides commentary on the successful AIM launch. The AIM spacecraft will fly three...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

MSFC
NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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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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