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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: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Former NASA astronaut Kay Hire and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine pose for a photo on the red carpet during a...

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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: NASA Social
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May 18, 2012

NASA Social

NASA Social participants are reflected in the sunglasses of former NASA astronaut Garrett Reisman, now a senior...

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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation...

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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut and Hall of...

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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle astronaut and Hall...

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, former NASA astronaut John H. Glenn Jr....

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, former NASA astronaut Richard O. Covey...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts Warren “Woody” Hoburg and Stephen Bowen pose for a photo with a NASA employee and...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, answers questions from...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, center, speaks to...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock lays a wreath at the gravesite of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn during...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Former NASA astronaut Kay Hire, left, speaks with film producer, co-writer, and director James Gray at a screening...

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NASA image: Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise Talks About Apollo 13
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Oct 30, 2019

Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise Talks About Apollo 13

Apollo Astronaut Fred Haise speaks to a crowd of NASA and U.S Air Force employees at the Edwards Air Force Base...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Former NASA astronaut Kay Hire poses for a photo with actor Brad Pitt, at a screening of the film "Ad Astra" at...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., left, talks with NASA Johnson Space Center Director and former Astronaut Ellen...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 22, 2026

Day of Remembrance

Former Kennedy Space Center director, Bob Cabana, speaks during NASA’s Day of Remembrance ceremony at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Visitors stop to look at the headstone of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn on National Wreaths Across...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

Items are seen on top of the headstone of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn on National Wreaths Across...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, far right, answers...

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NASA image: Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day
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Dec 14, 2019

Doug Wheelock Participates in Wreaths Across America Day

The headstone of former astronaut and U.S. Senator John Glenn is seen on National Wreaths Across America Day at...

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NASA image: State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address
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Jan 29, 2014

State of STEM (SoSTEM) Address

NASA associate administrator for education and former astronaut Leland Melvin, left, watches as astronauts, Rick...

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NASA image: "Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic
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Sep 16, 2019

"Ad Astra" Screening at National Geographic

Former NASA astronaut Kay Hire is interviewed on the red carpet during a screening of the film "Ad Astra" at...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronaut Joe Acaba, left, and Mark Vande Hei, right, watch as Julie Vande Hei, wife of Mark, takes a moment...

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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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