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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: Curiosity Stars and Stripes
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Sep 21, 2012

Curiosity Stars and Stripes

This view of the American flag medallion on NASA Mars rover Curiosity was taken by the rover MAHLI camera during the...

JPL
NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Apr 1, 1985

Space Shuttle Projects

The dominant features of the STS-51D emblem are an orbit formed by a Colonial American flag and a Space Shuttle. The...

MSFC
NASA image: Mementos of Earth
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Jul 3, 2013

Mementos of Earth

As NASA two Voyager spacecraft travel out into deep space, they carry a small American flag and a Golden Record...

JPL
NASA image: AFRC2016-0133-05
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May 3, 2016

AFRC2016-0133-05

Charlie Lundquist, NASA Orion deputy program manager, right, presents an American flag flown aboard the Orion...

AFRC
NASA image: Raising_The_American_Flag_Comparison_720p
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Aug 3, 2017

Raising_The_American_Flag_Comparison_720p

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin raise the American flag on the moon. The video compares existing footage with the...

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NASA image: Memorial Image Taken on Mars on Sept. 11, 2011
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Sep 12, 2011

Memorial Image Taken on Mars on Sept. 11, 2011

This view from NASA rover Opportunity, of an American flag on metal recovered from the site of the World Trade...

JPL
NASA image: The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility
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Aug 1, 2024

The In-Space Propulsion Facility (ISP) Vacuum Chamber at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility

NASA’s In-Space Propulsion Facility located at Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky Ohio is the world’s only...

GRC
NASA image: GSFC_20230622_RL_038244
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Jun 21, 2023

GSFC_20230622_RL_038244

Mechanical engineering and integration technician, Lucas Keim, holds up a piece of ground support equipment during a...

GSFC
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 commander and NASA astronaut Zena Cardman
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Jun 23, 2024

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 commander and NASA astronaut Zena Cardman

jsc2025e064526 (June 23, 2024) --- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 commander and NASA astronaut Zena Cardman participates in a...

JSC
NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies beneath the American flag on the center pole with the California state and...

ARC
NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies beneath the American flag on the center pole with the California state and...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02pp1723
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Nov 9, 2002

KSC-02pp1723

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Seminole Native American Veterans Color Guard (Seminole Flag, U.S. Flag, and State...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pp1724
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Nov 9, 2002

KSC-02pp1724

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- -- The Seminole Native American Veterans Color Guard (Seminole Flag, U.S. Flag, and...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1971-AS14-66-9232
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Jan 31, 1971

ARC-1971-AS14-66-9232

ASTRONAUT ALAN B. SHEPARD STANDING WITH AMERICAN FLAG ON LUNAR SURFACE

ARC
NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

ARC
NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

ARC
NASA image: Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames
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Jun 5, 2024

Intersex Progress Pride Flag at Ames

The Intersex Progress Pride flag flies for the first time at any NASA center below the American flag, in front of...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-02pp1743
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Nov 10, 2002

KSC-02pp1743

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Seminole Native American Veterans serve as color guard during a pre-launch Native...

KSC
NASA image: Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea
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Sep 13, 2012

Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea

US Navy personnel carry the cremains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong off of a military aircraft at Naval...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea
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Sep 13, 2012

Neil Armstrong Burial at Sea

US Navy personnel carry the cremains of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong off of a military aircraft at Naval...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-96pc1039
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Sep 4, 1996

KSC-96pc1039

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Atlantis passes the American flag as it rolls back to VAB from pad 39A

KSC
NASA image: Personal item in Cupola window
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Apr 14, 2019

Personal item in Cupola window

View of crew personal Flight Data File (FDF) item - American flag - floating in front of the Cupola windows.

JSC
NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Mike Anderson (STS-107)
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Jan 20, 2010

Official Portrait of Astronaut Mike Anderson (STS-107)

Official Portrait of Astronaut Mike Anderson (STS-107) in his orange launch and landing suit with an American flag...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-0977
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May 10, 2005

KSC-05pd-0977

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The American flag on the side of the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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