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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 30, 2014

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DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: FORMER SPACE SHUTTLE ASTRONAUT JIM HALSELL, LEFT, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR OF THE SPACE DIVISION OF...

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NASA image: John Glenn Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

John Glenn Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama presents former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Senator John...

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NASA image: John Glenn Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

John Glenn Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama congratulates former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United States Senator...

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NASA image: Human Space Flight Plans Committee
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Dec 7, 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: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

Former astronaut Jon McBride speaks during a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18, 2017, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Apr 30, 2024

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iss071e046217 (April 30, 2024) --- Amarillo, Texas, near Palo Duro Canyon State Park (bottom right), is home to Rick...

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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: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

Former astronaut Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks during a remembrance...

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NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame
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Apr 30, 2005

Research pilot and former astronaut Gordon Fullerton is congratulated by retired astronaut Fred Haise upon Fullerton's induction into the Astronaut Hall of Fame

Former astronaut Gordon Fullerton (left), currently chief research pilot at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center at...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Mike McCulley speaks during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride places a wreath at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride, left, greets Mike McCulley during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at...

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NASA image: John Young Memorial Tribute
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Oct 11, 2018

John Young Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride speaks during a ceremony at the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - James W. Kennedy, director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, speaks at the 2006...

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Jul 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA and international astronauts spoke to participants of the...

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Jul 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA and international astronauts spoke to participants of the...

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Jul 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA and international astronauts spoke to participants of the...

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Jul 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA and international astronauts spoke to participants of the...

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Jul 11, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Current and former NASA and international astronauts spoke to participants of the...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A standing-room-only crowd was on hand in the Apollo/Saturn V Center to cheer the new...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

A student asks a panel of NASA astronauts including Doug Wheelock, Alvin Drew, Jeanette Epps, and former astronauts...

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NASA image: Advice on Returning to Earth for Astronaut Christina Koch from Scott Kelly
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Feb 6, 2020

Advice on Returning to Earth for Astronaut Christina Koch from Scott Kelly

After 328 days in space, NASA astronaut Christina Koch has returned to Earth, now holding the record for longest...

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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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