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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-2012-1453
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1453

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson sit in the flight deck of space shuttle...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1483
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1483

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 1, 2002

Around Marshall

This is a ground level view of Test Stand 300 at the east test area of the Marshall Space Flight Center. Test Stand...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1193
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Sep 30, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers lower the "can" over Deep Space 1. The can will protect the spacecraft...

KSC
NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

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: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

John Glenn and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana sit in the flight deck of space shuttle Discovery in...

KSC
NASA image: 16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test
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Jul 23, 1947

16-Inch Diameter Ramjet Prepared for Flight Test

A NACA researcher prepares a 16-inch diameter and 16-foot long ramjet for a launch over Wallops Island in July 1947....

GRC
NASA image: NASA Administrator James Webb and Lewis Director Abe Silverstein
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Dec 23, 1961

NASA Administrator James Webb and Lewis Director Abe Silverstein

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator James Webb toured the new Plum Brook Reactor...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1195
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Oct 1, 1998

KSC-98pc1195

Workers at this clean room facility, Cape Canaveral Air Station, maneuver the protective can that covered Deep Space...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1481
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1481

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

KSC
NASA image: Interior of Vacuum Tank at the Electric Propulsion Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1961

Interior of Vacuum Tank at the Electric Propulsion Laboratory

Interior of the 20-foot diameter vacuum tank at the NASA Lewis Research Center’s Electric Propulsion Laboratory....

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 28, 1967

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: Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility
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Aug 23, 1973

Centaur Standard Shroud Test in the Space Power Facility

The Centaur Standard Shroud prepared for a jettison test in the Space Power Facility at the National Aeronautics and...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1511
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1511

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1451
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1451

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn stands in the middeck of space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility-1...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1496
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1496

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 14, 1975

Around Marshall

At its founding, the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) inherited the Army’s Jupiter and Redstone test stands, but...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1498
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1498

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, talks with U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left and...

KSC
NASA image: Advanced Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel
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Aug 23, 1979

Advanced Turboprop Model in the 8- by 6-Foot Supersonic Wind Tunnel

NASA Lewis Research Center researcher, John S. Sarafini, uses a laser doppler velocimeter to analyze a Hamilton...

GRC
NASA image: Martin B-57B Canberra with a Noise Suppressor on its Right Engine
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Sep 23, 1966

Martin B-57B Canberra with a Noise Suppressor on its Right Engine

A Martin B-57B Canberra outfitted with a noise suppressor on its right engine at the National Aeronautics and Space...

GRC
NASA image: KSC-2012-1505
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1505

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Zarella makes remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years...

KSC
NASA image: Diamond Tours
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Apr 27, 2007

Diamond Tours

On April 24, a group traveling with Diamond Tours visited StenniSphere, the visitor center at NASA John C. Stennis...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1490
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Feb 18, 2012

KSC-2012-1490

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1208
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Oct 2, 1998

KSC-98pc1208

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- KSC workers prepare Deep Space 1 for a spin test on the E6R Spin Balance Machine at...

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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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