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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 10, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

The Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) played a crucial role in the development of the huge Saturn rockets that...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell, left, and NASA Stennis Director John Bailey stand near the United...

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NASA image: NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme
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Nov 27, 2023

NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme

In this aerial view, crews with Orion Marine Construction work to complete the westbound span of the Indian River...

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Apr 15, 2004

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun is looking out from a 10th floor window of building 4200 at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1513
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1460
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana talks to guests about the Mercury Project's Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1500
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1500

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, center, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1484
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1514
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --John Zarella leads a standing ovation during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1191
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closer view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1189
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Sep 30, 1998

KSC-98pc1189

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 rests on its work platform after being fitted with thermal insulation....

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1156
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Sep 22, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility check fittings for the solar panel...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1192
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Deep Space 1 is lifted from its work platform, giving a closeup view of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1457
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn signs the wall of the clean room leading into space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1117
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Sep 17, 1998

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A booster is lifted off a truck for installation onto the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep Space 1 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1485
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cal Fowler, Launch test director during Mercury, speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1111
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Sep 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1111

A booster is lifted for installation onto the Boeing Delta 7326 rocket that will launch Deep Space 1 at Launch Pad...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1176
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Sep 29, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility finish installing blanket...

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NASA image: Clean Room in the Zero Gravity Research Facility
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Jul 23, 1968

Clean Room in the Zero Gravity Research Facility

A technician prepares a test sample in the Zero Gravity Research Facility clean room at the National Aeronautics and...

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NASA image: NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme
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Nov 27, 2023

NASA Kennedy Space Center Florida NASA Causeway Bridge Replaceme

In this aerial view, crews with Orion Marine Construction work to complete the westbound span of the Indian River...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1510
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1510

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-95 astronaut Steve Robinson speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing
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Jun 23, 1974

Noise Testing of an Experimental Augmentor Wing

The augmentor wing concept was introduced during the early 1960s to enhance the performance of vertical and short...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1489
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1489

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn and astronaut Steve Robinson of...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1178
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Sep 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1178

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility, KSC workers place insulating blankets 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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