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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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Jan 21, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, at left, sits in the flight deck of the orbiter Columbia as astronaut Stephen Oswald...

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NASA image: GE STEM Teacher's Conference
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Jul 13, 2017

GE STEM Teacher's Conference

Education Specialists Lynn Dotson, left, of the NASA Public Engagement Center, and Lester Morales, right, of Texas...

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NASA image: Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour
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Jun 13, 2018

Algae Bioreactor and Plant Growth Tour

Inside a laboratory in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Apr 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility, technicians give NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area...

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Jul 14, 1998

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STS-95 Mission Specialist Stephen K.Robinson (left) looks at equipment in the SPACEHAB module as Chris Jaskolka, of...

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Feb 13, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Members of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board listen to a worker in the Orbiter...

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NASA image: Marshall Center Director Todd May Briefs Vice President Mike Pence
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Sep 25, 2017

Marshall Center Director Todd May Briefs Vice President Mike Pence

Vice President Mike Pence talks with Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May and Congressman Robert Aderholt...

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Feb 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana and several members of his leadership team provided...

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NASA image: Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team
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Aug 29, 2003

Bill Parsons with Discovery Processing Team

United Space Alliance workers explain tile installation around Discovery’s nose landing gear to Shuttle Program...

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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- TvTechnicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., work on closeouts of the payload attach...

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May 21, 2021

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iss065e050322 (5/21/2021) --- European Space Agency astronaut (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet performing the Illusion...

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NASA image: SRB Processing Facilities Media Event
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Mar 1, 2016

SRB Processing Facilities Media Event

Members of the news media view the high bay inside the Rotation, Processing and Surge Facility (RPSF) at NASA’s...

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Apr 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility, technicians conduct black light inspection on...

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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Technicians at Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., work on closeouts of the payload attach...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing
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Feb 17, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 "What's On Board" Science Briefing

Dr. Richard Blakeslee of NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, speaks to members of social...

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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Photographers take closeup shots of NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST,...

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Oct 2, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Space Shuttle Discovery’s payload bay, STS-92 Mission Specialist William S....

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May 21, 2021

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iss065e050324 (5/21/2021) --- European Space Agency astronaut (ESA) astronaut Thomas Pesquet performing the Illusion...

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Apr 25, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Astrotech payload processing facility, technicians conduct black light inspection on...

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Aug 12, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Ron...

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Jun 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Stephanie Abrams, a meteorologist with The Weather Channel, performs a live interview with Ed...

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Jun 8, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dr. Gary Stutte explains to Paul Curto (right), chief technologist with NASA’s...

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NASA image: Will the Sun Ever Burn Out | We Asked a NASA Expert
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May 13, 2025

Will the Sun Ever Burn Out | We Asked a NASA Expert

Will the Sun ever burn out? Not quite, but it will change dramatically. Like all stars, it’s going through a life...

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May 15, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At Astrotech in Titusville, Fla., photographers take photos of NASA's Gamma-Ray Large Area...

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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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