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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: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Lisa Colloredo, deputy program manager for the Commercial Crew Program, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Darrell Foster, chief of Project Management in Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Josie Burnett, director or Exploration Research and Technology Programs, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: Taking a CADRE Rover in Hand
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Feb 11, 2025

Taking a CADRE Rover in Hand

One of three small lunar rovers that are part of a NASA technology demonstration called CADRE (Cooperative...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

KSC
NASA image: Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes
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Aug 17, 2021

Curiosity's 32 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has used the drill on its robotic arm to take 32 rock samples to date. The Mars Hand...

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NASA image: Curiosity's 36 Drill Holes
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Oct 19, 2022

Curiosity's 36 Drill Holes

NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has collected 36 powderized rock samples with the drill on the end of its robotic arm....

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00996
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Dec 31, 1999

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All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00992
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Dec 31, 1999

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All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-01000
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Dec 31, 1999

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All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING
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Jan 21, 2016

INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING

ASTRONAUT KJELL LINDGREN SHAKES HANDS WITH BRETT BOULDIN

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NASA image: GSFC_20180606_2018-20352_005
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Jun 6, 2018

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Code 100 All Hands meeting with Chris Scolese

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00998
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00998

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING
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Jan 21, 2016

INCREMENT 44 PLAQUE HANGING

ASTRONAUT KIMIYA YUI SHAKES HANDS WITH BRETT BOULDIN

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00965
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00965

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-1999-C-00590
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Nov 10, 1999

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TEXTRON INJECTOR WITH 45 DEGREE HAND SWIRLERS

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00987
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00987

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-2009-C-03618
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Oct 12, 2005

GRC-2009-C-03618

All Hands Meeting with Glenn Research Center Director

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00984
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00984

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00976
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00976

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00997
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Dec 31, 1999

GRC-2008-C-00997

All Hands Meeting with STS-122 Crew Members

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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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