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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: STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05457 (11 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery
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Dec 11, 2006

STS-116 Fuglesang uses Night Scope Assembly in the aft FD on Space Shuttle Discovery

S116-E-05456 (11 Dec. 2006) --- European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Christer Fuglesang, STS-116 mission...

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NASA image: Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory
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Oct 23, 1951

Mrs. George Lewis and Family Visit the Laboratory

Myrtle Lewis and three of her sons visit the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Lewis Flight...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, workers check the fitting on the second stage...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Inside the gantry on the SLC-2 launch pad, the second stage of a Delta II rocket is lowered...

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NASA image: Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory
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Aug 23, 1948

Entrance to the NACA's Flight Propulsion Research Laboratory

The sign near the entrance of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Flight Propulsion Research...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The second stage of the Delta II rocket is ready to be raised to vertical for its lift up...

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NASA image: MAF Portraits
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Jun 28, 2019

MAF Portraits

"I’m old enough that I watched Mercury and Apollo missions. That’s when a kid’s dream went from becoming a doctor...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the first half of the Delta II fairing for the Aqua-EOS satellite...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB,CALIF. - The gantry (left) on SLC-2 moves toward the first stage of the Delta II rocket, for mating...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - On the SLC-2 launch pad, the first half of the Delta II fairing for the Aqua-EOS satellite...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. -- The partially assembled Delta II rocket (right) and the gantry (left) wait for the...

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Mar 1, 2002

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VANDENBERG AFB, CALIF. - Workers on the launch pad ready the second stage of the Delta II rocket for its lift up the...

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NASA image: George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory
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May 23, 1942

George Lewis Addresses Staff during the Construction of the New Laboratory

Construction Manager Raymond Sharp and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) Director of Research...

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NASA image: Linda Perozo Portrait
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Sep 16, 2020

Linda Perozo Portrait

“I grew up in Venezuela and studied in the military high school Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho. They would frequently...

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NASA image: Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection
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Oct 23, 1947

Rocket Research Presentation at the NACA's 1947 Inspection

Researcher John Sloop briefs visitors on his latest rocket engine research during the 1947 Inspection at the...

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Aug 1, 2025

HWHAP Ep395 Constructing NASA Infrastructure

Ep395_Constructing NASA Infrastructure Dane Turner Houston, We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Jun 20, 2025

Ep390_Exploration_Park

HWHAP_Exploration Park Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast! Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA...

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Mar 28, 2025

Ep378_Pursuit_of_Lifelong_Learning

Ep378_Three Careers and Counting Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Apr 4, 2025

Ep379_Commercial_Lunar_Spacesuits

Ep379_Commercial Lunar Spacesuits Dane Turner (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of...

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Apr 11, 2025

HWHAP Ep380 Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Cente,...

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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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