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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: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of MA-6 on February 20, 1961...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

Astronaut John Glenn enters the Mercury spacecraft, Friendship 7, prior to the launch of MA-6 on February 20, 1961...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0393
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Feb 20, 2001

KSC01pp0393

In the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2, standing underneath the orbiter Endeavour are United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 20, 1962

John H Glenn Jr.

Project Mercury astronaut John H. Glenn Jr., enters the Friendship 7 spacecraft during the last part of the...

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NASA image:  LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25862 (3 March 1969) --- Framed by palm trees in the foreground, the Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25864 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE
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Mar 3, 1969

LAUNCH - APOLLO 9 - CAPE

S69-25861 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 (Spacecraft 104/Lunar Module 3/ Saturn 504) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-3 - Briefing - Cape
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Mar 20, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-3 - Briefing - Cape

S65-20627 (20 March 1965) --- Crew members for the NASA Gemini-Titan 3 mission go over the map of the orbital track...

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NASA image: View of White Room atop Pad A during Apollo 9 Countdown Demonstration Test
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Feb 23, 1969

View of White Room atop Pad A during Apollo 9 Countdown Demonstration Test

S69-25884 (23 Feb. 1969) --- Interior view of the white room atop Pad A, Launch Complex 39, Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CONRAD, CHARLES - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC
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Apr 17, 1973

ASTRONAUT CONRAD, CHARLES - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC

S73-24369 (17 April 1973) --- The three members of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission discuss their...

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NASA image: OFFICIAL - STS-4 CREW PORTRAIT
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May 17, 1982

OFFICIAL - STS-4 CREW PORTRAIT

S82-31207 (1 May 1982) --- These two astronauts will man the space shuttle Columbia for NASA's fourth and final...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1
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Apr 15, 1981

INFLIGHT (CREW ACTIVITIES) - STS-1

S81-30419 (12-14 April 1981) --- Astronaut John W. Young, mans the commander?s station in the Columbia during the...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4175
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Jul 16, 2009

KSC-2009-4175

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Apollo astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B
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Sep 29, 1988

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC pad 39B

STS-26 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rises into a cloudy sky and heads for Earth orbit atop the external tank...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-0392
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Feb 20, 2001

KSC-01PP-0392

Walking into the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 while on a tour of KSC is Lady Margaret Thatcher (second from...

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NASA image: LAUNCH - STS-28/51J - KSC
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Nov 20, 1985

LAUNCH - STS-28/51J - KSC

S85-44776 (3 Oct 1985) --- Space Shuttle Atlantis soars toward Florida blue skies to mark the maiden mission of...

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NASA image: KSC01pp0392
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Feb 20, 2001

KSC01pp0392

Walking into the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 2 while on a tour of KSC is Lady Margaret Thatcher (second from...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1975

Saturn Apollo Program

This montage illustrates the various configurations and missions of the three classes of the Saturn vehicles...

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NASA image: MERCURY-ATALS (MA)-9 - LIFTOFF - CAPE
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May 1, 1963

MERCURY-ATALS (MA)-9 - LIFTOFF - CAPE

S63-07135 (16 May 1963) --- This was the Nation?s sixth manned orbital space flight, and the ?Faith 7? spacecraft...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-423
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Oct 11, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astsronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. relaxes prior to boarding the Apollo 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: s84-27034a
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Jul 1, 2009

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S84-27034A (9 Feb. 1984) --- Astronaut Robert L. Stewart appears to glide a few meters above the Earth-orbiting...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

AS-506 lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center July 16, 1969. This sixth flight of the Saturn V...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1971

Skylab

This illustration depicts the Skylab-1 and Skylab-2 mission sequence. The goals of the Skylab were to enrich our...

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NASA image: 41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-52-2646 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are in a wide panorama...

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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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