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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: NASA Columbus Future Forum
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Feb 20, 2012

NASA Columbus Future Forum

Sen. John Glenn speaks to guest at NASA's Future Forum at Ohio State University on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in...

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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: Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020
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Dec 18, 2020

Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020

From record-breaking missions and historic milestones, to the first crewed flight of a commercial spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1988

Around Marshall

The Redstone Test Stand, shown here, was used throughout the 1950s to test the Redstone missionile, including the...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-018
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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: OSIRIS-REx Leaves its Mark on Bennu
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Apr 15, 2021

OSIRIS-REx Leaves its Mark on Bennu

Like boot prints on the Moon, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft left its mark on asteroid Bennu. Now, new images — taken...

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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-058
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Site of the John W. Whisman Home. Headquarters and...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0619
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Jul 16, 1969

KSC-69P-0619

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- These three were among the thousands of persons who camped on beaches and roads adjacent to...

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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 address questions from the press during a briefing at...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-028 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) on...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jul 1, 1969

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun pauses in front of the Saturn V vehicle being readied for the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing mission...

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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's wife Annie listens to an interviewers question during a celebration dinner at The Ohio State...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-019
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Sep 25, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-019

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

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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 and his wife Annie talk during a celebration dinner at The Ohio State University honoring the 50th...

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NASA image: Satellite View of Opportunity Journey around Victoria Crater
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Jan 23, 2007

Satellite View of Opportunity Journey around Victoria Crater

Three years after embarking on a historic exploration of the red planet and six miles away from its landing site,...

NASA image:  A View of Europa Clipper From Above
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Apr 11, 2024

A View of Europa Clipper From Above

Members of the media observed NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft from a viewing gallery about High Bay 1 in the...

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NASA image: New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response
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Sep 1, 2016

New Satellite Damage Maps Assist Italy Earthquake Disaster Response

Italy earthquake. The quake has caused significant damage in the historic town of Amatrice. To assist in the...

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NASA image: Psyche Live Launch Coverage
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Oct 13, 2023

Psyche Live Launch Coverage

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, soars into the sky after lifting off from Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out
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May 27, 2020

SpaceX Demo-2 Astronaut Walk-Out

NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley (left) and Robert Behnken speak to their families before entering the Tesla Model X...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, accepts the National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark award...

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NASA image: VAB Receives Architecture Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives Architecture Award

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault shakes hands with an attendee during a ceremony on...

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NASA image: Expedition 60 Preflight
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Jul 19, 2019

Expedition 60 Preflight

Painted markings on the service structure of Site 1 at the Baikonur Cosmodrome seen on Friday, July 19, 2019, show...

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NASA image: Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A
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Mar 11, 2014

Latest Overall Look of Pad 39A

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch pad 39A looks much like it did after the liftoff of STS-135, the final space shuttle...

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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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