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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: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin gives remarks prior to the screening of the NASA produced documentary “The Color...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin shows some photographs from his previous flight experience prior to the...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain poses for a photograph with attendees prior to the screening of the NASA...

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NASA image: VP Harris Hosts NASA, Disney Pixar for STEM Events
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Jun 17, 2022

VP Harris Hosts NASA, Disney Pixar for STEM Events

Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks as NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Jasmin Moghbeli, Stephanie Wilson, and...

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NASA image: The Color of Space Documentary Screening
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Jun 18, 2022

The Color of Space Documentary Screening

Former NASA astronaut Leland Melvin gives remarks prior to the screening of the NASA produced documentary “The Color...

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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC...

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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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May 25, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA, Kennedy Space Center and State of Florida dignitaries helped launch the opening...

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Sep 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kathy Lueders, program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, speaks during the...

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Feb 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott
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Apr 18, 2019

Wreath Laying for Astronaut Owen Garriott

Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride shares a few words during a wreath-laying ceremony honoring astronaut Owen...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, and Astronauts Memorial Foundation board chair Eileen Collins,...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

Bob Crippen, former Kennedy center director and NASA astronaut, speaks to guests during an Astronauts Memorial...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

Former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, who now is chair of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation, speaks during a...

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NASA image: Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Peggy Whitson
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Dec 28, 2019

Christina Koch Congratulatory Message – Peggy Whitson

NASA astronaut Christina Koch now has a new place in the record book, for the longest single spaceflight ever by a...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, invited guests tour the blockhouse at...

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, NASA Deputy Administrator Frederick D....

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May 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former U.S. Senator and Mercury astronaut John Glenn awaits the start of the "50 Years of...

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NASA image: Former Astronaut Leland Melvin speaks with Elmo
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Jul 6, 2011

Former Astronaut Leland Melvin speaks with Elmo

NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut Leland Melvin teaches the ABC's of living and...

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NASA image: Former Astronaut Leland Melvin speaks with Elmo
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Jul 6, 2011

Former Astronaut Leland Melvin speaks with Elmo

NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former astronaut Leland Melvin teaches the ABC's of living and...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence speaks to students, parents and guests inside 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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