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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: Apollo 40th Anniversary Morning Television
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Jul 19, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary Morning Television

Apollo astronaut Alan Bean, center, laughs at a comment made by Apollo astronaut Charles Duke, right, as Apollo...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

English actress Claire Foy, left, and Canadian actor Ryan Gosling, right, arrive on the red carpet for the premiere...

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NASA image: STS-114 launch at KSC
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 launch at KSC

STS114-S-036 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

The United States Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Kennedy Space Center employees at the Florida spaceport on...

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NASA image: We Persevered This Year @NASA – December 21, 2020
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Dec 21, 2020

We Persevered This Year @NASA – December 21, 2020

2020 was historic for NASA. We launched humans to the International Space Station from America again, made progress...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver pose for a photograph during a celebration dinner at Ohio...

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NASA image: Naval Academy Glee Club Performance
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Mar 10, 2020

Naval Academy Glee Club Performance

Dr. Aaron Smith, director and chairman, Musical Activities Department, United States Naval Academy, stands in front...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Sally Ride's life partner, Tam O'Shaughnessy, Chair of the Board of Sally Ride Science, talks during a program...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0362
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Space Shuttle Columbia rises majestically above Launch Complex 39's Pad A on the...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 21, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-701-026 (15-24 May 1997) --- The Volga River enters the Caspian, the world's largest inland sea, from the...

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NASA image: STS114-S-038
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Jul 26, 2005

STS114-S-038

STS114-S-038 (26 July 2005) --- Space Shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew launched at 10:39 a.m. (EDT) to...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-10 Liftoff
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Feb 19, 2017

SpaceX CRS-10 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida. This is the...

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NASA image: Tour de KSC
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Mar 30, 2019

Tour de KSC

Cyclists pedal away from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) and Launch Control Center, continuing on the Kennedy...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Women in Science Panel
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May 17, 2013

Sally Ride Women in Science Panel

Linda Billings, research professor, Media and Public Affairs, The George Washington University shares her thoughts...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 celebration
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Dec 7, 2012

Apollo 17 celebration

Young visitors to the INFINITY Science Center, a NASA visitors center, on Dec. 7 enjoy a Living and Working in Space...

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NASA image: Crew Quarters Modifications
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Mar 30, 2018

Crew Quarters Modifications

Modifications and upgrades are underway inside the Astronaut Crew Quarters in the Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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NASA image: "First Man" Premiere at NASM
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Oct 4, 2018

"First Man" Premiere at NASM

American actor Brian D'Arcy James arrives on the red carpet for the premiere of the film "First Man" at the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd0958
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Apr 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC employees stop at display tables set up in a tent near the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1981

LAUNCH - STS-1 - KSC

S81-30501 (12 April 1981) --- Nose pointed skyward, space shuttle Columbia begins its climb toward orbit moments...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1507
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Jul 13, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Members of the ice team review final details before heading to Launch Pad 39B and their...

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NASA image: Tour de KSC
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Mar 30, 2019

Tour de KSC

Cyclists pedal away from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), continuing on Kennedy Space Center’s annual Tour de...

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NASA image: SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff
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Jun 3, 2017

SpaceX CRS-11 Liftoff

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kenney Space Center in Florida, the company's...

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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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