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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: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

During the grand opening of the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the...

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NASA image: Nespoli cuts Kondratyev's hair in the JPM
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Jan 15, 2011

Nespoli cuts Kondratyev's hair in the JPM

ISS026-E-017715 (15 Jan. 2011) --- European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli assists cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, a former space shuttle astronaut and member of the Astronaut Hall of Fame,...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Former space shuttle astronaut Dan Brandenstein, chairman of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation board of...

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NASA image: Cassini's Infrared Saturn (Directors Cut)
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Sep 12, 2017

Cassini's Infrared Saturn (Directors Cut)

The Cassini-Huygens mission arrived at Saturn in 2004, beginning an epic thirteen-year tour of the ringed planet and...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The grand opening of the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex took place on...

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NASA image: Coleman cuts Nespoli's hair in the JPM
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Jan 15, 2011

Coleman cuts Nespoli's hair in the JPM

ISS026-E-017741 (15 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman assists European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Former CNN space correspondent John Zarrella, left, interviews Apollo astronauts Charlie Duke, center and Walt...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Boeing Vice President and General Manager John Elbon addresses the crowd gathered for the grand opening of the...

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NASA image: Emergency Operations Center ribbon cutting
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Jun 2, 2009

Emergency Operations Center ribbon cutting

Center Director Gene Goldman and special guests celebrate the opening of the site's new Emergency Operations Center...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame listen to speakers during the opening of the Heroes and Legends...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Members of the Merritt Island High School Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) present the colors during the...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana is introduced along with other members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Former CNN space correspondent John Zarrella serves as master of ceremonies during the opening of the Heroes and...

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NASA image: Graben Cutting Lava Flow in Tharsis
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Dec 1, 2010

Graben Cutting Lava Flow in Tharsis

This image from NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows a graben a trough formed when the ground drops between two...

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NASA image: Kondratyev cutting his hair in JPM
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Jan 15, 2011

Kondratyev cutting his hair in JPM

ISS026-E-017705 (15 Jan. 2011) --- Cosmonaut Dmitry Kondratyev of Russia's Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos), a...

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NASA image: Coleman cuts Nespoli's hair in the JPM
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Jan 15, 2011

Coleman cuts Nespoli's hair in the JPM

ISS026-E-017736 (15 Jan. 2011) --- NASA astronaut Catherine (Cady) Coleman assists European Space Agency astronaut...

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NASA image: Gully Activity in Triolet Crater
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Jan 31, 2023

Gully Activity in Triolet Crater

Gullies lying on the northeast slopes of Triolet Crater (about 11.6 km in diameter ), are located in the Southern...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

Just before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

The National Anthem is sung by Suzy Cunningham, NASA Strategy and Integration manager, during a ribbon cutting...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) 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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