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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: dr-john-mather-and-the-james-webb-space-telescope_26226851914_o
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May 4, 2016

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John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, taking a selfie,...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Oct 29, 1998

John H Glenn Jr.

The space shuttle Discovery lifts off Launch Pad 39B to begin a nine-day mission in Earth-orbit. Launch was at 2:19...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Oct 29, 1998

John H Glenn Jr.

In the white room at the Kenndy Space Center's Launch Pad 39B, STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., senator...

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NASA image: MA-6 HAND HELD - JOHN GLENN
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Jan 1, 1959

MA-6 HAND HELD - JOHN GLENN

S62-06009 (20 Feb. 1962) --- View of Earth taken by astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. during his Mercury Atlas 6 (MA-6)...

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NASA image: NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District
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Jun 14, 2016

NASA John H. Glenn Research Center: The Evolution of an Historic District

Video highlighting NASA John H. Glenn Research Center’s historical sites entitled, The Evolution of an Historic...

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NASA image: Astronaut Drew Feustel at John Burroughs Elementary School
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May 7, 2019

Astronaut Drew Feustel at John Burroughs Elementary School

NASA astronaut Drew Feustel points to mission patches on his flight suit as he speaks to students at John Burroughs...

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NASA image: John H. Glenn, Jr., 100th Birthday, B-Roll
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Jul 14, 2021

John H. Glenn, Jr., 100th Birthday, B-Roll

Shot list for John Glenn B-roll Material 1. 00:00:00:00 – 00:00:22:18 Slate 2. 00:00:22:19 – 00:00:39:01 Mercury 7...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

Sen. John Glenn, left, shakes hands with former Astronaut Steve Lindsey as NASA Administrator Charles Bolden smiles...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of Americans in...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Oct 26, 1998

John H Glenn Jr.

STS-95 Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr. (second from right), senator from Ohio, poses (left to right) with his...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronaut John Glenn and his wife, Annie, pose during a luncheon Feb. 17, 2012, celebrating 50 years of...

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NASA image: CHARLES BOLDEN GETS SLS UPDATE FROM JOHN STREET
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Dec 14, 2015

CHARLES BOLDEN GETS SLS UPDATE FROM JOHN STREET

NASA ADMINISTRATOR BOLDEN GETS SLS HARDWARE UPDATE FROM JOHN STREET

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NASA image: President John F. Kennedy Visits Mercury's Flight Control
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Jan 1, 1962

President John F. Kennedy Visits Mercury's Flight Control

President John F. Kennedy (left) visits Mercury's Flight Control Area a few days after John Glenn's flight in...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

NASA Glenn Research Center Director Ray Lugo, foreground, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, and Sen. John Glenn,...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

A NASA Tweetup attendee frames a picture of Sen. John Glenn at an event celebrating John Glenn's legacy and 50 years...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy speaks at an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as...

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NASA image: John Honeycutt and Mark White with SLS test stand and model
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Jul 21, 2017

John Honeycutt and Mark White with SLS test stand and model

John Honeycutt and Mark White compare model of SLS test stand with actual test stand

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NASA image: Portrait of John D. Bird
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Oct 19, 1962

Portrait of John D. Bird

Portrait of John D. Bird "Jaybird" designed the LOR Lunar Orbit Rendezvous. Published in NASA SP-4308 Page 229.

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

John H Glenn Jr. Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Barack Obama presents former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut and United States Senator John...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, NASA/Goddard Space...

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NASA image: John Hanson is awarded the 2016 De Florez Award
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Dec 2, 2015

John Hanson is awarded the 2016 De Florez Award

John Hanson, Alternate Lead Systems Engineer in the Spacecraft and Vehicle Systems department of the Engineering...

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NASA image: Congressman John Culberson signs the Orion Stage Adapter
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Oct 6, 2017

Congressman John Culberson signs the Orion Stage Adapter

John Culberson, U.S. Congressman, 7th District Texas & Chairman, House Appropriations CJS Committee signs his name...

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NASA image: Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope
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Dec 8, 2017

Dr. John Mather and the James Webb Space Telescope

John Mather, Project Scientist for JWST, faces the James Webb Space Telescope primary mirror, taking a selfie,...

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NASA image: ACD15-0224-096. John M. Grunsfeld talks to the attendees of the The AGU meet at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
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Dec 15, 2015

ACD15-0224-096. John M. Grunsfeld talks to the attendees of the The AGU meet at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate and former astronaut John M. Grunsfeld talked to 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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