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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: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

JSC2011-E-068773 (22 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, STS-135 commander, listens as a crewmate...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4836
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Sep 5, 2012

KSC-2012-4836

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Tim Macy, director of Project Development for the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex,...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

Amy Resnik, wife of Chuck Resnik, touches the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial after a wreath laying ceremony as...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the shuttle orbiter middeck
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Feb 9, 1996

Crewmember activity in the shuttle orbiter middeck

STS072-330-024 (11-20 Jan. 1996) --- During his off-duty time onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour, astronaut Koichi...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

William Moore, COO, KSC VC, DNC Parks & Recreation, speaks at the signing ceremony, for space shuttle Atlantis,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Cheryl Hurst, Director of Education and External Relations at Kennedy Space Center, speaks at the signing ceremony...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

The Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger Memorials are seen after a wreath laying ceremony that was...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks at the Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Atlantis Move
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Nov 2, 2012

Space Shuttle Atlantis Move

Karol Bobko, who commanded STS-51, the first flight of space shuttle Atlantis, background, speaks at the signing...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2015

Day of Remembrance

The Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger memorials are seen after a wreath laying ceremony that was...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 28, 2015

Day of Remembrance

June Scobee Rodgers, widow of Challenger Space Shuttle Commander Dick Scobee, visits the Space Shuttle Challenger...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 30, 2020

Day of Remembrance

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard speaks during a wreath laying ceremony at the Space Shuttle Challenger and...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks at the Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1048
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Jan 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1048

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (KSCVC) in Florida,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2024

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy deliver remarks at the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2024

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy deliver remarks at the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2024

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy deliver remarks at the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 22, 2026

Day of Remembrance

Guests gather to commemorate NASA’s Day of Remembrance on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1051
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Jan 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1051

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, STS-135...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2021
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Jan 28, 2021

A Day of Remembrance 2021

Retired Space Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach speaks during NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony on Thursday,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks at the Space Shuttle Columbia and Space Shuttle Challenger...

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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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