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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: Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate
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Jul 28, 2003

Delta II - SIRTF Lift and Mate

Workers watch as the nose cap of orbiter Endeavour is lowered after removal for routine inspection. The nose cap is...

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NASA image: KSC-72PC-613
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Dec 7, 1972

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan watches as his spacesuit is prepared for liftoff inside the...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test 1 - Launch Room
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test 1 - Launch Room

The Orion team watches the flight in Building AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station during Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 12, 2018

State of NASA

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot watches a video introduction during a State of NASA address Monday, Feb....

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Apr 4, 2018

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iss055e009925 (April 4, 2018) --- Astronauts Scott Tingle (left) and Norishige Kanai watch the SpaceX Dragon cargo...

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NASA image: NASA Agencywide All Hands
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Dec 6, 2024

NASA Agencywide All Hands

Employees watch a video during a NASA agencywide all hands, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W....

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NASA image: Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa
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Sep 25, 2023

Dept. of Edu. HBCU Week Conference Screening of The Color of Spa

Attendees watch “The Color of Space” during a screening of the documentary as part of the Department of Education’s...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Students watch a video about NASA astronaut Joe Acaba during a STEM in 30 event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at...

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NASA image: The 60th Anniversary Commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University
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Sep 12, 2022

The 60th Anniversary Commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s Speech at Rice University

Watch the coverage of the 60th anniversary commemoration of President John F. Kennedy’s speech at Rice University...

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NASA image: Last Space Shuttle Test and Apollo 40th Anniversary celebration
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Jul 28, 2009

Last Space Shuttle Test and Apollo 40th Anniversary celebration

From left, Roman Valente, 6, tries his luck docking a toy shuttle while Nicholas Valente, 4, watches. The brothers...

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NASA image: Orion Exploration Flight Test 1 - Launch Room
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Dec 5, 2014

Orion Exploration Flight Test 1 - Launch Room

The Orion team watches the flight in Building AE at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station during Exploration Flight...

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NASA image: Commercial Resupply Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 4, 2019
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May 4, 2019

Commercial Resupply Mission Launches to the Space Station on This Week @NASA – May 4, 2019

A commercial resupply mission heads to the space station, watching Earth breathe from space, and dealing with the...

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Aug 3, 2005

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S114-E-6576 (3 August 2005) --- Astronaut Eileen M. Collins, STS-114 commander, watches a container of food floating...

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NASA image: Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission
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Apr 17, 1985

Views from mission control during the STS 51-D mission

Flight controllers in the JSC mission control center watch television transmissions of Discovery's rendezvous...

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NASA image: Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM
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Jan 13, 2008

Malenchenko wearing Penguin-3 suit in the SM

ISS016-E-022540 (13 Jan. 2008) --- Cosmonaut Yuri I. Malenchenko, Expedition 16 flight engineer representing...

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NASA image: BFCR during STS-104
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Jul 13, 2001

BFCR during STS-104

JSC2001-E-21555 (13 July 2001) --- David A. Brady intently watches the monitor at his console in Houston's Mission...

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NASA image: Soyuz
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Jun 1, 2014

Soyuz

View of docked Soyuz 39 (TMA-13M) on Mini-Research Module 1 (MRM1) (Rassvet). A wrist watch is visible in the frame...

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NASA image: Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor  at Air and Space Museum
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Jun 27, 2018

Astronaut Serena Auñon-Chancellor at Air and Space Museum

Students watch a video about NASA astronaut Joe Acaba during a STEM in 30 event, Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1652
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Oct 23, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees watch an exhibit during Spaceport Super Safety & Health Day. Dozens of...

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NASA image: Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator
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Apr 23, 2018

Bridenstine Sworn In As NASA Administrator

Vice President Mike Pence, left, swears in Jim Bridenstine as the 13th NASA Administrator as Bridenstine's family...

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NASA image: Hubble IMAX Premier
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Mar 9, 2010

Hubble IMAX Premier

Moviegoers wear 3D glasses as they watch the World Premiere of "Hubble 3D", screened at the Smithsonian's Air and...

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NASA image: STS-129 MS1 Melvin plays with water globules on the Middeck
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Nov 24, 2009

STS-129 MS1 Melvin plays with water globules on the Middeck

S129-E-008261 (24 Nov. 2009) --- Astronaut Leland Melvin, STS-129 mission specialist, watches a bubble float freely,...

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NASA image: iss055e009938
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Apr 4, 2018

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iss055e009938 (April 4, 2018) --- Astronauts Scott Tingle (left) and Norishige Kanai watch the SpaceX Dragon cargo...

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NASA image: Faces in water bubbles
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Jul 12, 2013

Faces in water bubbles

NASA astronaut Karen Nyberger, Expedition 36 flight engineer, watches a water bubble float freely between her and...

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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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