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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-2012-2725
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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle astronaut and U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0686
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Apr 18, 2006

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Former Senator Bill Nelson, speaks to media after he was ceremonially sworn-in as the 14th NASA Administrator by...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

From left to right, Pam Melroy, current nominee for NASA Deputy Administrator, former NASA Administrator Charles...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Former Senator Bill Nelson, speaks to media after he was ceremonially sworn-in as the 14th NASA Administrator by...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1342
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Feb 1, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center director Bob Cabana, a former space shuttle commander, speaks during...

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NASA image: MSFC AANHPI event
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May 10, 2023

MSFC AANHPI event

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center welcomed Dr. Mamoru “Mark” Mohri, former NASDA astronaut and the first Japanese...

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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Former Senator Bill Nelson, is ceremonially sworn-in as the 14th NASA Administrator by Vice President Kamala Harris,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

Former Senator Bill Nelson, is ceremonially sworn-in as the 14th NASA Administrator by Vice President Kamala Harris,...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Bruce McCandless III gives remarks during the funeral service for his father, former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce...

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NASA image: Work to Do Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 3, 2023
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Feb 3, 2023

Work to Do Outside the Space Station on This Week @NASA – February 3, 2023

Work to do outside the space station, honoring a pair of former astronauts, and a milestone on Mars … a few of the...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

The flag that draped the casket of former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.) is presented to his...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Bryan O'Connor, NASA Associate Administrator, Office of Mission Assurance and Safety, left, presents the Ambassador...

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NASA image: Northrop Grumman CRS-18 PreLaunch Briefing
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Nov 5, 2022

Northrop Grumman CRS-18 PreLaunch Briefing

Northrop Grumman's 18th cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to lift off no...

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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

Former astronaut Drew Feustel provides remarks during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event at the...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Bruce McCandless III gives remarks during the funeral service for his father, former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce...

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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

Former astronaut Alvin Drew provides remarks during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event at the...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Family and friends attend the funeral service for former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.),...

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NASA image: Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening
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Jul 19, 2012

Intrepid Space Shuttle Pavilion Opening

Former NASA Astronaut and Enterprise Commander Joe Engle looks at an exhibit in the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space...

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NASA image: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Family and friends depart the funeral service for former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.),...

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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

Former astronaut Alvin Drew provides remarks during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event at the...

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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

Former astronaut Alvin Drew provides remarks during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event at the...

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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

Former astronaut Drew Feustel provides remarks during the Earth Information Center Student Engagement event at the...

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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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