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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: 1301094
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Sep 21, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301105
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301104
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301080
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Sep 21, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301088
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Sep 21, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301086
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Sep 21, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301075
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301072
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301103
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301099
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: 1301074
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Sep 22, 2013

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HEROES PAYLOAD AWAITS LAUNCH AS HELIUM BALLOON INFLATES IN BACKGROUND, FORT SUMNER, NEW MEXICO, SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

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NASA image: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024
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Jan 26, 2024

Remembering Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 26, 2024

Remembering our fallen heroes, an agency town hall to talk safety, and the end of an historic mission on Mars … a...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, serves as moderator for the “Apollo Heroes Panel...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Apr 15, 2004

Early Rockets

Legendary characters used the power of mythology to fly through the heavens. About 200 BC, a Greek inventor known as...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

The Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex honors what it takes to be a hero. In...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion

Bob Sieck, Apollo-era launch team member and former space shuttle launch director, particpates in the “Apollo Heroes...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion

JoAnn Morgan, retired from NASA and the only woman on console in the Launch Control Center during Apollo 11 launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0110
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0112
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- (From left) NASA Associate Administrator for Space Operations William Gerstenmaier;...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0111
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a special commemorative service held at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 27, 2023
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Jan 27, 2023

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes on This Week @NASA – January 27, 2023

Honoring our fallen heroes, working on a nuclear option for space travel, and the next crewed mission to the space...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Apollo Heroes Panel Discussion

Bob Sieck, left, Apollo-era launch team member and former space shuttle launch director, and Harrison Schmitt,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0113
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Evelyn Husband-Thompson, widow of shuttle commander Rick Husband on mission STS-107,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0108
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a special commemorative service to honor NASA's fallen heroes, Evelyn...

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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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