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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: APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - SHUTTLE - ROLLOUT - CA
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Sep 17, 1976

APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - SHUTTLE - ROLLOUT - CA

S76-29559 (17 Sept 1976) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, pilot of the first crew for the Space Shuttle Approach...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Cloud formations are seen through the window of NASA DC-8 aircraft during a flight, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, over the...

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NASA image: APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - ROLLOUT - CA
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Sep 17, 1976

APPROACH AND LANDING TESTS (ALT) - ROLLOUT - CA

S76-29557 (17 Sept 1976) --- The two members of the first crew for the Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests...

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NASA image: Grip Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

Grip Experiment 2010

A researcher with the Genesis and Rapid Intensification Processes (GRIP) experiment works aboard the NASA DC-8...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

A researcher points out the trajectory of a weather pattern on a computer monitor during a flight aboard the NASA...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests (ALT)
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Sep 17, 1976

Space Shuttle Approach and Landing Tests (ALT)

S76-29560 (17 Sept 1976) - - - Astronaut Joe H. Engle, commander of the second crew for the Space Shuttle Approach...

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NASA image: House Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request Hearing
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Apr 17, 2024

House Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request Hearing

Ranking Member Matt Cartwright, D-Pa., delivers an opening statement before NASA Administrator Bill Nelson testifies...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 17, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

Michael Kavaya, of the NASA Langley Research Center, a Principal Investigator for the DAWN experiment, looks over...

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NASA image: GRIP Experiment 2010
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Aug 16, 2010

GRIP Experiment 2010

An unidentified researcher looks over the wiring connecting the Airbrorne Precipitation Radar (APR-2) during a...

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NASA image: House Hearing NASA Human Spaceflight Plan
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May 25, 2010

House Hearing NASA Human Spaceflight Plan

Retired Navy Captain and commander of Apollo 17 Eugene Cernan testifies during a hearing before the House Science...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo...

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NASA image: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, looks skyward during a memorial service...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum speaks during...

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NASA image: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 17...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Teasel Muir-Harmony, curator of the Apollo collection at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, speaks...

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NASA image: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Apollo 17 astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service celebrating the...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Colleen Hartman, director of physics, aeronautics, and space science at the National Academies of Science , left,...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Robert Lightfoot, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space, speaks during an event celebrating the 50th...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy delivers remarks during an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Colleen Hartman, director of physics, aeronautics, and space science at the National Academies of Science gives...

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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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