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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: Vice President Meets with NASA Employees
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Dec 12, 2018

Vice President Meets with NASA Employees

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announces that NASA has again been awarded best place to work in the federal...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepares to compete in the 37th Annual SWAT Round-Up...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team works his way along a rope above water during one of...

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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – An F-104G Starfighter races through the sky over NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia
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Aug 11, 1991

Cairns and Townsville area, Queensland, Australia

Cairns and Townsville area, on the northeast coast of Queensland, Australia (17.0S, 146.0E) is one of the best sport...

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NASA image: Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA
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Oct 7, 1985

Houston, Galveston Bay, Texas, USA

Long regarded as one of the best photo of Houston, Texas (29.5N, 95.0W), this view from space shows the entire...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team competes in the 34th Annual SWAT Round-up...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team talks with his wife during a break between tactical...

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NASA image: 34th Annual SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 15, 2016

34th Annual SWAT Round-Up

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team members prepare to compete in the 34th Annual SWAT Round-up...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check their firearms before competing in the 37th...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team talks looks through the scope of his rifle as he...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team compete in the citizen rescue tactical challenge at...

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NASA image: John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters
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Mar 28, 2025

John Rhys-Davies at NASA Headquarters

Dr. Karen St. Germain, NASA director of the Earth Science Division, speaks with John Rhys-Davies, the actor best...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Hidden Figure Katherine Johnson
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Feb 24, 2020

NASA Remembers Hidden Figure Katherine Johnson

Pioneering NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson has died at the age of 101. Johnson was part of a group of...

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NASA image: White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities
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Jun 4, 2021

White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) Mechanical Impact Testing Capabilities

The White Sands Test Facility is equipped with two mechanical impact test systems, an ambient and a pressurized test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1952
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Apr 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center unveils NASA’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” plaque....

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Apr 3, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana meets with employees during the unveiling of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Vice President Meets with NASA Employees
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Dec 12, 2018

Vice President Meets with NASA Employees

Vice President Mike Pence applauds NASA employees after learning that NASA has again been awarded best place to work...

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NASA image: NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs
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Jun 26, 2025

NASA Drop Test Supports Safer Air Taxi Designs

An aircraft body modeled after an air taxi with weighted test dummies inside is being prepared for a drop test by...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

Members of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team check their firearms as they prepare for the next...

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Jan 30, 1997

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Warner Bros.' cast and crew are filming scenes for the movie "Contact" at Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39...

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NASA image: 2019 SWAT Round-Up
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Nov 13, 2019

2019 SWAT Round-Up

A member of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Emergency Response Team prepares to compete in the 37th Annual SWAT Round-Up...

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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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