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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  At the KSC Visitor Complex, past and present recipients of college scholarships awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation stand up to be recognized by the audience.  The occasion was the induction ceremony of four Space Shuttle astronauts into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, including Daniel Brandenstein, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Story Musgrave, and Sally K. Ride. The Foundation awards 17 scholarships annually, each worth $8,500, to students interested in studying science and engineering.  Since 1984, more than $1.7 million in scholarship funds have been awarded.
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Jun 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Visitor Complex, past and present recipients of college scholarships awarded by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation stand up to be recognized by the audience. The occasion was the induction ceremony of four Space Shuttle astronauts into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, including Daniel Brandenstein, Robert "Hoot" Gibson, Story Musgrave, and Sally K. Ride. The Foundation awards 17 scholarships annually, each worth $8,500, to students interested in studying science and engineering. Since 1984, more than $1.7 million in scholarship funds have been awarded.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the KSC Visitor Complex, past and present recipients of college scholarships awarded...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell speaks after being presented the Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse
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Mar 31, 2022

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Nozzle Test Time-lapse

Time-lapse video of ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Nozzle Test. Uploaded to Avail for consideration...

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NASA image: Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264
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Jul 10, 2023

Surprisingly STEM - Space Tire Engineer 1920x1080 H.264

GRC engineer Heather Oravec explains space tires and the STEM path that led to her NASA career. Sample of longer...

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NASA image: Williams presents award to Creamer in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Williams presents award to Creamer in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-099620 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander, presents the...

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NASA image: Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22
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Mar 17, 2010

Creamer receives award from Williams in the U.S. Laboratory during Expedition 22

ISS022-E-099622 (17 March 2010) --- NASA astronaut Jeffrey Williams (right), Expedition 22 commander, presents the...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel,...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Individuals from Orbital Mining Corporation of Golden, Colorado pose with Robert Button, Mary Wadel and Astronaut...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

NASA has awarded a total of $1.5 million to two U.S. teams for their novel technology solutions addressing energy...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel,...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) from The University of California gives...

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NASA image: Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony
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Sep 20, 2024

Watts on the Moon Challenge Awards Ceremony

Philip Lubin from Team H.E.L.P.S. (High Efficiency Long-Range Power Solution) explains his project to Mary Wadel and...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Seishiro Kibee on behalf of the International Astronautical Federation Awards Committee, left, NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

From left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Rice University Electrical and Engineering Student Max Paul, Former...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 21, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Seishiro Kibee on behalf of the International Astronautical Federation Awards Committee, left, NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards

NASA astronaut Don Pettit presents NASA Range Operations Contract Engineer Manager at Wallops Flight Facility,...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 72 Silver Snoopy Awards

NASA astronauts Don Pettit, left, and Nick Hague, right, pose for a photo with Silver Snoopy awardee, NASA Range...

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC
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Aug 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC

S66-39889 (1 Aug. 1966) --- Astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, the prime...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, holds the Artemis I plaque inside the lobby of the...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

The Artemis plaque is attached to the wall in Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, at left, signs the back of the Artemis I plaque inside the lobby...

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NASA image: Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony
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Mar 24, 2023

Artemis I Launch Director and Plaque Award Ceremony

The Artemis I plaque is attached to the wall inside the lobby of the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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