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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: 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: Aerial shows Stennis test stands
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Apr 16, 2004

Aerial shows Stennis test stands

An aerial photo shows the B-1/B-2 Test Stand (foreground), A-2 Test Stand (middle) and A-1 Test Stand (back). The...

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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

Tom Costello from NBC News moderates a panel discussion titled "Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened...

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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

Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong speaks during a celebration dinner at Ohio State University honoring the 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 poses for a portrait shortly after doing live television interviews from the Ohio State University...

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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 speak to guest at NASA's Future Forum at Ohio State...

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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

Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center Ellen Ochoa shares her experiences during a program titled "Sally Ride:...

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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

Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong speaks during a celebration dinner at Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: iss063m261541319_Expedition_63_NASDAQ_Bell_Ringing_and_CNBC_Inflight_200602
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Jun 2, 2020

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A HISTORIC BELL RINGING, 250 MILES ABOVE EART On June 2, 2020, NASA recognized the achievements of the...

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

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

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

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Feb 7, 2022

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iss066e137361 (Feb. 7, 2022) --- The Niger River runs through Mali and leads to Lake Deebo in this picture from the...

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NASA image: Apollo 8 crew participate in technical debriefing at MSC
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Dec 30, 1968

Apollo 8 crew participate in technical debriefing at MSC

S68-56530 (30 Dec. 1968) --- The crew of the historic Apollo 8 lunar orbit mission participates in a technical...

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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

Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum Senior Curator in the Division of Space History Dr. Roger...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0621
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Jul 16, 1969

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Thousands of persons spent the night before the Apollo 11 launch in tents, campers,...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0414
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Apr 12, 1981

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Go Columbia! Go America! Enthused by the sight of the space shuttle launch, one of the thousands of observers in...

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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

Tom Costello from NBC News moderates a panel discussion titled "Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-013
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Sep 25, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Entry of building N-210 Ames Flight System Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-016
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Sep 25, 2006

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

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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: SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)
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Jul 22, 2020

SI Environmental Contamination Removal (Before)

A close-up view of the historic marker on the launch pedestal still standing at Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Anniversary Morning Television
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary Morning Television

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon, responds to a question during a live television...

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NASA image: VAB High Bay 2 Timelapse
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Aug 26, 2024

VAB High Bay 2 Timelapse

This timelapse video shows teams outfitting the High Bay 2 area at the historic Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s...

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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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