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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: PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO)-JSC
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Sep 7, 1973

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE (PAO)-JSC

Series show exhibits displayed in the lobby and museum of Bldg. 1 Auditorium for public viewing. Views include...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

Brass plaques engraved with the names of "The Chroniclers" adorn the wall at the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

A brass plaque engraved with the name of Bruce Hall of CBS News is among the list of "The Chroniclers," a roll of...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

Brass plaques engraved with the names of "The Chroniclers" create a roll of honor on the wall at the NASA News...

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NASA image: NASA News Center Building at the Press Site
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May 3, 2017

NASA News Center Building at the Press Site

This is the NASA News Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where reporters from television, radio, print and...

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NASA image: Portrait view of Terry White
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Apr 10, 1983

Portrait view of Terry White

Terry White during a change-of-shift briefing in the JSC public affairs facility briefing room. White acted as one...

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Audio
Apr 25, 2025

Ep382_This_Is_Mission_Control_Houston

Ep382_This Is Mission Control Houston Gary Jordan Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06205 (8 March 2001) --- Eileen Hawley at the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) console poses a query to Brock...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06218 (8 March 2001) --- Eileen Hawley and Daniel K. Carpenter look over launch data at the Public Affairs...

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NASA image: Public Affairs Office (PAO) - House Subcommittee - MSC
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Feb 15, 1964

Public Affairs Office (PAO) - House Subcommittee - MSC

S64-16482 (1964) --- At the Manned Spacecraft Center, Wesley Hjornevik, Assistant Director for Administration, with...

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NASA image: Personnel - Denissenko, Vladimir A. - Moscow
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Sep 1, 1974

Personnel - Denissenko, Vladimir A. - Moscow

S74-29896 (September 1974) --- John P. Donnelly (seated right), NASA Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs, and...

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NASA image: NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Office of Strategic Communication
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Feb 1, 2019

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center Office of Strategic Communication

Armstrong Flight Research Center Office of Strategic Communication group photo in front of the Center's building...

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NASA image: Chronicler's Induction Ceremony
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May 5, 2017

Chronicler's Induction Ceremony

Bill Johnson, left, retired NASA chief of Media Services at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, is congratulated by...

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NASA image: KSC-397C-0795-18
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Mar 10, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lisa Malone, Chief, Media Services Branch, NASA Public Affairs

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6391
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Jun 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lisa A. Malone, NASA director of Public Affairs at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo...

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NASA image: KSC-96PC-0009
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Jan 1, 1996

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Hugh Harris, retired NASA director of Public Affairs at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0021-006
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Feb 11, 2011

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NASA Ames Tweetup and tour of center by invitation of the NASA Ames Public Affairs Office. Tweeter guest during the...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0021-027
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Feb 11, 2011

ARC-2011-ACD11-0021-027

NASA Ames Tweetup and tour of center by invitation of the NASA Ames Public Affairs Office. Tweeter group in front of...

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NASA image: Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender [Episode 2]
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Nov 15, 2021

Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender [Episode 2]

Dart Mission: Live Q&A with NASA Planetary Defender. Josh Handal, NASA Public Affairs Officer; Andy Rivkin, Dart...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00052
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Jun 10, 2011

KSC-11-S-00052

Aquarius Launch Recap. NASA Public Affairs Officer Tracy Young and NASA Launch Director Omar Baez talk about the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2606
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May 1, 2012

KSC-2012-2606

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers prepare...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2611
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May 1, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, workers help load the Public Affairs Office console...

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NASA image: Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.
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Jul 12, 2001

Coverage of STS-104 Launch Coverage of Flight Controllers in MCC.

JSC2001-E-21337 (12 July 2001) --- Rob Navias (right), at the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) console in Houston's...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2605
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May 1, 2012

KSC-2012-2605

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the Public...

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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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