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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: 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: KSC-93pc-1370
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Oct 18, 1993

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Space Shuttle Columbia climbs a golden tower into a royal blue sky dusted with...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu
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Dec 3, 2018

OSIRIS-REx Mission Arrives at Asteroid Bennu

Asteroids are the leftover building blocks of the solar system, remnants from the dawn of planet formation that may...

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NASA image: Sandy Freund - OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Manager at Lockheed Martin
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Jul 12, 2019

Sandy Freund - OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Manager at Lockheed Martin

This page contains interviews with personnel from the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: Dr. Amy Simon, OVIRS Deputy Instrument Scientist, spectrometers
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Jul 12, 2019

Dr. Amy Simon, OVIRS Deputy Instrument Scientist, spectrometers

This page contains interviews with personnel from the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: Olivia Billett - OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Science Lead at Lockheed Martin
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Jul 12, 2019

Olivia Billett - OSIRIS-REx Spacecraft Science Lead at Lockheed Martin

This page contains interviews with personnel from the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: iss063m261811604_Expedition_63_InFlight_WashingtonPost_AP_NBC_200629
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Jun 29, 2020

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SPACE STATION ASTRONAUTS DISCUSS LIFE IN SPACE WITH THE NEWS MEDIA Aboard the International Space Station,...

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NASA image: Dr. Dante Lauretta - OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator, University of Arizona
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Jul 12, 2019

Dr. Dante Lauretta - OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator, University of Arizona

This page contains interviews with personnel from the Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification,...

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NASA image: iss065m261251454_Expedition_65_InFlight_AP_ABCNews_210505
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May 5, 2021

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SPACE STATION CREW DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE ON ANNIVERSARY OF ALAN SHEPARD’S FLIGHT Aboard the International Space...

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Aug 4, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Delta II 7925 rocket carrying NASA's Phoenix Mars lander thunders to life at 5:26...

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NASA image: MAVEN Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer
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Jul 18, 2013

MAVEN Neutral Gas and Ion Mass Spectrometer

While NASA rovers, landers, and orbiters have scrutinized the surface of Mars for decades, a key question to...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an interior view of the living quarters of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin." Named for...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jul 1, 1969

Skylab

This is an aerial view of the deep-sea research submarine "Ben Franklin" at dock. Named for American patriot and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7840
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – International Space Station employees based at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd2085
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Jul 7, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Mobile Service Tower begins to roll back at Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1869
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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Jan 22, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, second from right, enjoys a tour of the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc202
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Jan 22, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, at left, enjoys a tour of the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape Canaveral....

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7841
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – International Space Station employees based at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7842
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Nov 17, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – International Space Station employees based at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-05PD-1868
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Aug 12, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) launches at 7:43 a.m. EDT atop a Lockheed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc201
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Jan 22, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, enjoys a tour of the SPACEHAB Payload Processing Facility in Cape Canaveral....

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NASA image: Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch
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Jul 7, 2003

Delta II Heavy MER-B Prelaunch

On Launch Complex 17-B, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, the Delta II Heavy launch vehicle carrying the rover...

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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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