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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: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, left, Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 2nd from left, Former...

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NASA image: Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial
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Mar 14, 2014

Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronauts Gerald P. Carr, left, and Edward G. Gibson place a wreath on an easel...

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NASA image: Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial
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Mar 14, 2014

Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left, former NASA astronauts Robert Cabana, Gerald P. Carr and Edward G. Gibson pay...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former Congressman John Culberson gives remarks after having received the NASA Distinguished Public Service medal,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

Pam Melroy is ceremonially sworn-in as the 15th NASA Deputy Administrator by NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, as her...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Transportation Capability
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Sep 16, 2014

Commercial Crew Transportation Capability

From left, NASA Public Affairs Officer Stephanie Schierholz, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Former astronaut Bob...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1221
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation, left; Dr. June Scobee...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1239
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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephen Feldman, president of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, left; Dr. June Scobee...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch the address by President George W. Bush at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., stating his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan.
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Jan 14, 2004

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch the address by President George W. Bush at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., stating his goals for NASA’s new mission: Completing the International Space Station, retiring the Space Shuttle orbiters, developing a new crew exploration vehicle, and returning to the moon and beyond within the next two decades. Pres. Bush was welcomed by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe and Expedition 8 Commander Michael Foale, who greeted him from the International Space Station. Members of the Washington, D.C., audience included astronauts Eileen Collins, Ed Lu and Michael Lopez-Alegria, and former astronaut Gene Cernan.

NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: NASA Live Tweetup Event with International Space Station
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Oct 23, 2009

NASA Live Tweetup Event with International Space Station

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, a former International Space Station commander, is seen on screen as he answers...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: NASA Live Tweetup Event with International Space Station
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Oct 21, 2009

NASA Live Tweetup Event with International Space Station

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, a former International Space Station commander, seen on screen, is asked a question by a...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In
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Jun 21, 2021

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy Ceremonial Swearing-In

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives remarks after having been ceremonially sworn-in, Monday, June 21, 2021,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2755
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Apr 15, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Atlas_Redstone Room of the Debus Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Commercial Crew Transportation Capability
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Sep 16, 2014

Commercial Crew Transportation Capability

Kathy Lueders, program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, speaks, as Former astronaut Bob Cabana, director...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of NASA, appears before the Senate...

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NASA image: Women's Caucus Event on Artemis
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Sep 11, 2019

Women's Caucus Event on Artemis

Former astronaut and current director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Dr. Janet Kavandi, provides remarks at a...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of NASA, appears before the Senate...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of NASA, appears before the Senate...

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NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement Event
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Sep 29, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement Event

Students are seen in the audience during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event where former NASA...

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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. -- KSC management and other employees gather in the Center’s television studio to watch...

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