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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: KSC-2012-1392
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Feb 17, 2012

KSC-2012-1392

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana at left and NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2740
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Apr 15, 2010

KSC-2010-2740

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: A Full Panel of Twins
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Jan 6, 2016

A Full Panel of Twins

Researchers found likely twins of the giant, erupting star Eta Carinae by comparing infrared images from NASA...

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NASA image: #AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?
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Sep 30, 2019

#AskNASA - Why Are We Going to the Moon?

NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green answers the question “Why are we going to the Moon?” Comment on this video using...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃Is the Sun a ball of fire?
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Jan 6, 2020

#AskNASA┃Is the Sun a ball of fire?

Is the Sun a ball of fire? And why does NASA send missions to the Sun? NASA’s Heliophysics Director Nicky Fox...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SSPF

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, at right, tours the high bay inside the Space Station Processing Facility...

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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)...

MSFC
NASA image: STS-39 crewmembers participate in preflight press conference at JSC's Bldg 2
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Jan 23, 1991

STS-39 crewmembers participate in preflight press conference at JSC's Bldg 2

S91-26681 (23 Jan 1991) --- Astronaut C. Lacy Veach (right), STS-39 mission specialist, uses a model to explain some...

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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: VIPER Family Day
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Aug 14, 2024

VIPER Family Day

Antoine Tardy explains the operation of the Moon Gravity Representative Unit (MGRU3) at the Roverscape during Family...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 7, 1966

Saturn Apollo Program

Newsmen listen as an engineer explains operations and capabilities of a Mobility Test Article (MTA) demonstrated at...

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NASA image: KSC-91pc-0279
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Feb 20, 1991

KSC-91pc-0279

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vice President Dan Quayle [second from right] is briefed on firing room activities...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00023-Converted
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Apr 25, 2007

KSC-07-S-00023-Converted

The L-1011 carrier aircraft taxis on the runway carrying the Pegasus rocket that will deliver the AIM spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1598
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Mar 1, 2012

KSC-2012-1598

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- -- Tim Wright, a United Space Alliance engineering manager at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: STS-38 crewmembers participate in photography training and camera briefing
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Mar 1, 1990

STS-38 crewmembers participate in photography training and camera briefing

STS-38 crewmembers listen as RSOC-JSC crew trainer M. Judy Alexander explains the camera equipment they will be...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer
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Jun 28, 2023

Surprisingly STEM: Space Tire Engineer

Where we’re going, we don’t need roads... but we still need tires! In this episode, we rolled on over to NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1181
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Jan 19, 2009

KSC-2009-1181

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-119 Commander Lee Archambault greets the media after the crew's arrival at NASA's Kennedy...

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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: WFPC2 Image of the Variable Star Eta Carinae
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Jan 6, 2016

WFPC2 Image of the Variable Star Eta Carinae

The discovery of likely Eta Carinae twins in other galaxies will help scientists better understand this brief phase...

JPL
NASA image: Microgravity
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May 1, 2001

Microgravity

Marshall Space Flight Center employees visited DuPont Manual High School in Louisville, Kentucky. NASA's Mini Drop...

MSFC
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: FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School
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Sep 16, 2013

FMA Live! at Hardy Middle School

With the help of a student participant, "FMA Live!" crew members explain Newton's second law of motion during a...

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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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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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