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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: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan
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Jan 18, 2017

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Eugene Cernan

A display for astronaut Gene Cernan is shown following a remembrance ceremony Jan. 18, 2017, at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Heroes and Legends Exhibit
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Nov 7, 2016

Heroes and Legends Exhibit

Inside the Heroes and Legends attraction at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the Sigma 7 Mercury spacecraft...

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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: 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

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, speaks to guests during the...

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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Former CNN space correspondent John Zarrella, left, interviews Gemini and Apollo astronauts Jim Lovell, center 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

Dignitaries, including members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, have just cut a ceremonial ribbon opening 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

A large crowd, including members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in the first two rows, listens to speakers...

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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Rick Abramson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts,...

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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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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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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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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Dignitaries, including members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, prepare to cut a ceremonial ribbon opening the...

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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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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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Nov 11, 2016

Heroes and Legends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Fireworks are launched as dignitaries, including members of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, have just cut a...

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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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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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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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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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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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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: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony

News media members and visitors gather at the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor...

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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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