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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: Bruce McCandless Funeral Service
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Jan 16, 2018

Bruce McCandless Funeral Service

Chaplain McGrath over sees the funeral service for former NASA astronaut Captain Bruce McCandless II, USN (Ret.),...

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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: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

NASA Chief Scientist Shannon Lucid, a former astronaut, introduces Northern Virginia students to the research that...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

2018 NASA Day of Remembrance

Former NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin, left, and Winston Scott, center, talk with Lowell Grissom, bother of astronaut...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2733
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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronauts Franklin Chang...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6134
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Nov 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA astronauts, including some who flew on missions aboard space shuttle...

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Dec 27, 2019

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SPACE STATION CREW MEMBER DISCUSSES RECORD-SETTING MISSION WITH THE MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3641
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Aug 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks at a wreath-laying ceremony honoring former...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3640
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Aug 29, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, Kenneth Cameron, and Jon McBride, all...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of Commerce, left, Robert Cardillo, Former Director,...

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Apr 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana poses...

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NASA image: Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing
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May 14, 2019

Senate Aviation and Space Subcommittee Hearing

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, Kevin O’Connell, Director, Office of Space Commerce, Department of...

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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin, left, and NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, pose for photograph with 6-year old...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

NASA astronaut Stephanie Wilson, left, and former NASA astronauts Leland Melvin and Susan Kilrain pose for a...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The stage in the Apollo/Saturn V Center is lined with former NASA astronauts attending...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former NASA astronauts and members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame are presented to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1419
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, left, and former Kennedy Space Center directors Jay...

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NASA image: Down to Earth- To the Moon and Beyond
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Jan 1, 2021

Down to Earth- To the Moon and Beyond

In the final episode of Season 1 of Down to Earth, former NASA Astronaut Alvin Drew recounts the wonder of viewing...

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NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama talks to attendees during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, held on Tuesday, May...

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NASA image: 2012 NASA Day at the Capitol
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Jan 12, 2012

2012 NASA Day at the Capitol

Former astronaut Scott Altman addresses legislators in the Mississippi House of Representatives during NASA Day at...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee
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Aug 12, 2009

Human Space Flight Plans Committee

Former astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, left, confers with Norman Augustine, chair, prior to the start of the final meeting...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell speaks after being presented the Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April...

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NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama talks to attendees during the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, held on Tuesday, May...

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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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