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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: LIFTOFF - MERCURY-REDSTONE - (MR)-3 - "FREEDOM 7" - CAPE
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May 5, 1961

LIFTOFF - MERCURY-REDSTONE - (MR)-3 - "FREEDOM 7" - CAPE

S61-01928 (5 May 1961) --- Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3), the United States' first manned spaceflight, is launched from...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Jan 1, 1961

Mercury Project

Ham, a three-year-old chimpanzee, in the spacesuit he would wear for the second Mercury- Redstone (MR-2) suborbital...

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NASA image: Political - Protocol
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Apr 30, 1976

Political - Protocol

Nine views documenting JSC visit by Mrs. Ronald ( Nancy ) Reagan wife of the U.S, Presidential Candidate challenging...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1866
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Mrs. Daniel R. Mulville shakes hands with Kent V. Rominger, Deputy Director of Flight...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1759
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an administrator's briefing at the IMAX 2 theatre, Lt. Gov. Jefferson Keel of...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard - U.S.S. Champlain - Post-Recovery Mercury Capsule

S61-02727 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard is seen on the deck of the USS Lake Champlain after the...

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NASA image: SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX
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May 18, 1973

SKYLAB (SL)-I - MANUFACTURING (SUN SHADE) - GE, HOUSTON, TX

S73-26047 (18 May 1973) --- A sail-like sunshade for possible use as a sunscreen for the Skylab orbital workshop...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1750
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1746
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo_Saturn V Center, First Lady Laura Bush (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1744
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - After arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Lady Laura...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1748
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Apollo V_Saturn Center, First Lady Laura Bush and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush stroll...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1867
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Dec 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Commander James Wetherbee shakes hands with Michael D. Leinbach, Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00196
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Chloe from Scranton asks why will the Space Station's robotic arm move the Raffaello module this time...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1760
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1745
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow Jr. (left) escorts distinguished guests to the VIP...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1764
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush thanks...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00185
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Palak from Chicago wants to know what experiments is Discovery carrying on board. MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00188
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Jul 15, 2005

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MS. STILSON: Palak from Chicago wants to know what experiments is Discovery carrying on board. MR. HIGGINBOTHAM:...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1766
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, First Lady Laura Bush says...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1757
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the stands at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1759
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Launch Control Center at NASA Kennedy Space Center, First Lady Laura Bush...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1749
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo_SaturnV Center, First Lady Laura Bush and...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1747
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo V_Saturn Center, First Lady Laura Bush (right)...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1743
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Jul 26, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Arriving at the Skid Strip on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station is First Lady Laura...

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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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