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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: NASA Columbus Future Forum
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Columbus Future Forum

Sen. John Glenn, left, talks with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden during a NASA Future Forum panel discussion at...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Landing 50th Anniv
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Jul 20, 2019

Vice President Pence at Kennedy for Apollo 11 Landing 50th Anniv

Vice President Pence arrives at Kennedy Space Center on July 20, 2019 in celebration of the Apollo 11 50th...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie listen to speakers during a reception at Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: NASA Columbus Future Forum
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Columbus Future Forum

NASA Associate Administrator for Science Mission Directorate John Grunsfeld talks during a NASA Future Forum panel...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-319
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Jun 19, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Neil A. Armstrong, commander for the Apollo 11 Moon-landing mission, practices for the...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-387
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Personnel within the Launch Control Center watch the Apollo 11 liftoff from Launch...

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NASA image: A-1 Test Stand modifications
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Sep 23, 2011

A-1 Test Stand modifications

Employees maneuver a vertical engine installer into place on the A-1 Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on Sept. 23....

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-017
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Sep 25, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-017

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Patrol Squadron 50 Memorial Plaque and surrounding...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn poses for a portrait shortly after doing live television interviews from the Ohio State University...

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NASA image: STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base
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Aug 9, 2005

STS-114 landing at Edwards Air Force Base

STS114-S-049 (9 August 2005) --- The sun rises on the Space Shuttle Discovery as it rests on the runway at Edwards...

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NASA image: Rainbow over the Press Site
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Nov 10, 2014

Rainbow over the Press Site

As rain showers dissipate, a rainbow appeared over the Kennedy Space Center's Press Site and turn basin. In the...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Plans, Artemis Lunar Program Gets Fast Tracked in 2019
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Dec 23, 2019

NASA’s Moon to Mars Plans, Artemis Lunar Program Gets Fast Tracked in 2019

Setting a bold goal in human space exploration with the Artemis program while celebrating Apollo’s historic first...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Rene McCormick, director of standards and quality, National Math and Science Initiative, talks during a program...

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NASA image: Astronaut Precourt floats into Mir space station
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Jul 10, 1995

Astronaut Precourt floats into Mir space station

STS071-105-021 (27 June-7 July 1995) --- Astronaut Charles J. Precourt, STS-71 pilot, floats from the space shuttle...

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NASA image: Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2015

Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility

Visitors at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans see the historic model room, the space shuttle external...

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NASA image: Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility
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Aug 6, 2015

Touring the Michoud Assembly Facility

Visitors at NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans see the historic model room, the space shuttle external...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden address questions from the press during a briefing at...

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NASA image: Commendation - President John F. Kennedy
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Mar 1, 1962

Commendation - President John F. Kennedy

S64-14855 (23 Feb. 1962) --- Astronaut John Glenn, Jr. is honored by President John F. Kennedy after his historical...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun pauses in front of the Saturn V vehicle being readied for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0014
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Feb 23, 1962

KSC-62PC-0014

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- President John F. Kennedy honors John H. Glenn Jr. at Hangar S, Cape Canaveral, Florida,...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie take the stage during a celebration dinner at The Ohio State University honoring...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun pauses in front of the Saturn V vehicle being readied for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn address questions from the press during a briefing at Ohio State University on Monday, Feb. 20,...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-024 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) on...

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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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