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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: Video - Apollo 11 Historical Footage
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Jul 16, 1969

Video - Apollo 11 Historical Footage

Apollo 11 historical footage (B roll) from pre-launch through flight, moon landing, return to earth, visit to the...

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NASA image: Apollo Historic Mission Control Restoration Time-lapse
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Jun 28, 2019

Apollo Historic Mission Control Restoration Time-lapse

The Historic Mission Control center at the NASA Johnson Space Center has undergone a major restoration. From this...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, third from right, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB); and Dick Bergmann,...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, at right, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building, tours the iconic facility on Nov....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This sign, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: The Historic Launch of Our Artemis I Flight Test on This Week @NASA – November 18, 2022
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Nov 18, 2022

The Historic Launch of Our Artemis I Flight Test on This Week @NASA – November 18, 2022

The historic launch of our Artemis I flight test, a powerwalk outside the space station, and the beginnings of a new...

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NASA image: A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022
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May 27, 2022

A Commercial Crew Spacecraft’s Historic Test Mission on This Week @NASA – May 27, 2022

A commercial crew spacecraft’s historic test mission, recognizing the leadership of our James Webb Space Telescope...

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NASA image: Historic First Landing of NASA's P-3B in Antarctica
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Dec 8, 2017

Historic First Landing of NASA's P-3B in Antarctica

NASA's first ever historic P-3B landing in McMurdo Station, Antarctica on the sea ice runway, which occurred on Nov....

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NASA image: VAB Receives National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award
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Jan 10, 2020

VAB Receives National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award

VAB Receives National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark Award

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NASA image: ----History
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Jan 1, 1965

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This historical photo of the South side of Square in downtown Huntsville, Alabama was taken in 1965. (Courtesy of...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel
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Jul 10, 2019

Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel

This video includes historic footage of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Michoud played a role in...

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NASA image: ----History
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Jan 1, 1940

----History

This 1940s photo of the South side of Square in downtown Huntsville, Alabama, looking west, shows a historical bank...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, at right, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building, stands on the roof of the iconic...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: 1401316
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Sep 17, 2014

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RONALD BLAKELY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR THE WHITE HOUSE INITIATIVE ON HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES,...

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NASA image:  NASA’s X-59 Completes Historic First Flight
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Nov 19, 2025

NASA’s X-59 Completes Historic First Flight

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025,...

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NASA image: AIAA designates Stennis as historic aerospace site
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Apr 10, 2008

AIAA designates Stennis as historic aerospace site

Picured (left to right) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) representative David Throckmorton...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2002

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 16, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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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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