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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.

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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-043
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony

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NASA image: Indian River Bridge Groundbreaking on NASA Causeway
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Dec 14, 2021

Indian River Bridge Groundbreaking on NASA Causeway

Ground Breaking for new Indian River Bridge, NASA Causeway

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-037
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Ames Associate Director

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NASA image: GRC-2008-C-00185
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Feb 5, 2004

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Commemorating the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory Ground Breaking Ceremony

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Record Breaking: 02/07/2020
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Feb 6, 2020

Space to Ground: Record Breaking: 02/07/2020

Christina Koch set the record for the longest spaceflight mission by a female astronaut. NASA's Space to Ground is...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-052
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony Lewis Braxton III, Deputy Director Ames Research Center with dedication...

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0194-27
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Mar 14, 1985

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N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) ground breaking with Dr Bill Ballhaus, Ames Director

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NASA image: ARC-1985-AC85-0194-8
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Mar 14, 1985

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N-258 NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulation) ground breaking with Dr Bill Ballhaus, Ames Director

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NASA image: ARC-1980-A80-0966-1
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Dec 2, 1980

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Ground breaking ceremony for the Space Sciences (Airborne Missions and Applications) building N-240 with Dr Harold Klein

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NASA image: Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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Jan 23, 1941

Groundbreaking for the NACA’s Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

Local politicians and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials were on hand for the January 23,...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-036
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Lt. Governor John Garamendi of California with Pete Worden,...

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NASA image: GRC-1988-C-03574
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Jan 23, 1941

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January 23, 1941 groundbreaking ceremony at the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory: left to right (does not...

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NASA image: NASA Satellite Imagery Shows Hawaii Volcano Lava Flow
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Jul 25, 2018

NASA Satellite Imagery Shows Hawaii Volcano Lava Flow

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continues to create new land as flows from fissure 8, one of the most active to break...

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Record-Breaking Delivery: 11/08/2019
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Nov 7, 2019

Space to Ground: Record-Breaking Delivery: 11/08/2019

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: Space to Ground: Studying DNA Breaks: 09/11/2020
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Sep 10, 2020

Space to Ground: Studying DNA Breaks: 09/11/2020

NASA's Space to Ground is your weekly update on what's happening aboard the International Space Station.

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-046
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-049
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-048
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-047
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0186-044
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Aug 25, 2009

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Sustainability Base Ground Breaking ceremony with Steve Zornetzer, Associate Director Ames Research Center, Lt....

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NASA image: Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020
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Dec 18, 2020

Space to Ground: The Year That Was: 12/23/2020

From record-breaking missions and historic milestones, to the first crewed flight of a commercial spacecraft to the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1049
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1050
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Jeremy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1062
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Shuttle Plaza area at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, state and...

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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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