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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-98pc1175
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Sep 29, 1998

KSC-98pc1175

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Workers in the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility install blanket insulation on Deep...

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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: Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility
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Jul 23, 1969

Brayton Cycle Power System in the Space Power Facility

Set up of a Brayton Cycle Power System test in the Space Power Facility’s massive vacuum chamber at the National...

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NASA image: Supersonic Research Display for Tour
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Mar 23, 1946

Supersonic Research Display for Tour

On March 22, 1946, 250 members of the Institute of Aeronautical Science toured the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research...

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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...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1456
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1456

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson sits at the controls in the flight deck of space shuttle...

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony
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Jun 9, 2023

Indian River Bridge Opening Ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony on the upgraded eastbound span of the Indian River Bridge is held on June 9, 2023 near...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1506
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana makes remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1476
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts, John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter, talk to Mercury Project workers...

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NASA image: Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Nov 23, 1969

Jacks on Exterior of the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

Screwjacks located on the exterior of the second throat section in the 10- by 10-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1468
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1468

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn poses in front of the Mercury 7 memorial near Complex 14 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1503
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Feb 18, 2012

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1425
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Kennedy Space Center directors Forrest McCartney, from left, Bob Crippen, Jay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1459
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Feb 18, 2012

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

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew
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Feb 27, 2010

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 22 Crew

ISS022-E-074881 (27 Feb. 2010) --- Earthquake damage in Concepcion, Chile is featured in this image photographed by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1444
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand under space...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1119
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Sep 17, 1998

KSC-98pc1119

Three boosters are lifted into place at Launch Pad 17A, Cape Canaveral Air Station, for installation onto the Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1487
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1487

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1462
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former space shuttle launch director, Bob Sieck, left, talks to guests in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building
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Jun 23, 1966

Daniel Sokolowski in the Rocket Operations Building

Dan Sokolowski worked as an engineering coop student at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1443
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1443

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, left, enter Orbiter Processing Facility-1 OPF-1 at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1461
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former space shuttle launch director, Bob Sieck, left, talks to guests in the Vehicle...

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NASA image: Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa
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Dec 8, 2017

Mysterious Roving Rocks of Racetrack Playa

Some of the moving rocks are large. This one is about 10 inches tall. Researchers in the late 1960s and early 1970s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1502
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1502

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the...

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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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