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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: RGM_4156
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4156

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: RGM_4147
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4147

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

Houston, Texas high school student, Kathy L. Jackson, is greeted by astronauts Russell L. Schweickart (left) and...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

North Rochester, New York high school student, Robert L. Staehle, is greeted by (left to right): Astronauts Russell...

MSFC
NASA image: Skylab
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Jun 2, 1972

Skylab

Berkley, California high school student, Jeanne L. Leventhal, is greeted by (left to right): Astronauts Russell L....

MSFC
NASA image: STS-I - CREW RETURN -  ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX
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Apr 14, 1981

STS-I - CREW RETURN - ELLINGTON AFB (EAFB), TX

S81-30985 (14 April 1981) --- Astronaut Robert L. Crippen (center), STS-1 pilot, addresses a large turnout of...

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NASA image: Fred C. Downs and Samuel J. Scott NTA Awardees from the NTA
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Sep 5, 1980

Fred C. Downs and Samuel J. Scott NTA Awardees from the NTA

From left to right; Gilbert A. Haynes holding the NTA Fred C. Downs Special Event Award and Samuel J. Scott with...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration
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Apr 4, 2022

OSIRIS-REx Team Given 2022 Swigert Award for Space Exploration

Space Foundation Chief Executive Officer Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.); left, Mike Moreau, Deputy...

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NASA image: TDRS-L Launch Social
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Jan 23, 2014

TDRS-L Launch Social

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the NASA News Center annex at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, social media...

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NASA image: STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington
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Jul 18, 2006

STS-121 Crew Return, Ellington

JSC2006-E-28428 (18 July 2006) --- Johnson Space Center's (JSC) director Michael L. Coats speaks from a lectern in...

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NASA image: Gov. Barbour views test firing
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Jun 2, 2009

Gov. Barbour views test firing

Steam billows from an RS-68 rocket engine test at the B Test Stand at Stennis Space Center on June 2. The test was...

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NASA image: STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Nov 22, 1989

STS-33 Discovery, OV-103, early morning liftoff from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS033-S-002 (22 Nov 1989) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery heads for Earth orbit on the first post-Challenger...

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NASA image: VIP’s onboard NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

VIP’s onboard NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

VIP’s onboard NASA's DC-8 aircraft during the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign, L-R: Mr. John Danilovich, US...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crew with NASA administrators
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Mar 18, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, OV-103, crew with NASA administrators

STS029-S-066 (18 March 1989) --- The five-man crew who flew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Discovery (background) pose...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

L-R: William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations; Charlie Precourt, Vice...

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NASA image: Personnel viewing AirSAR hardware while touring the outside of NASA's DC-8 during a stop-off on the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign
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Mar 3, 2004

Personnel viewing AirSAR hardware while touring the outside of NASA's DC-8 during a stop-off on the AirSAR 2004 Mesoamerica campaign

Personnel viewing AirSAR hardware while touring the outside of NASA's DC-8 during a stop-off on the AirSAR 2004...

AFRC
NASA image: STAGE-2021-03-19-09h59m22s940
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Mar 18, 2021

STAGE-2021-03-19-09h59m22s940

NASA leaders participated in a participate in a virtual press briefing following the Space Launch System core stage...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

L-R: William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations; Charlie Precourt, Vice...

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NASA image: Stennis visit
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Oct 5, 2012

Stennis visit

U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee, R-Miss., visited Stennis Space Center on Oct. 5, meeting with leaders and touring...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0296
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Feb 7, 2003

KSC-03pd0296

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A Columbia Crew Memorial Service is held at the Shuttle Landing Facility for KSC...

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NASA image: The STS-100 crew pose in front of Endeavour after landing at Edwards AFB
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May 1, 2001

The STS-100 crew pose in front of Endeavour after landing at Edwards AFB

STS100-S-022 (1 May 2001) --- Six astronauts and a cosmonaut pose with their "home away from home" after...

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NASA image: The STS-100 and Expedition Two crews pose for a group photo in the U.S. Laboratory
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Apr 19, 2001

The STS-100 and Expedition Two crews pose for a group photo in the U.S. Laboratory

STS100-341-003 (19 April-1 May 2001) --- STS-100 and Expedition Two crewmembers pose for traditional in-flight...

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NASA image: STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B
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Mar 13, 1989

STS-29 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from KSC LC Pad 39B

STS029-S-026 (13 Mar 1989) --- A wide shot of the Space Shuttle Discovery lifting off from Launch Pad 39B on mission...

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NASA image: Space Launch System Panel Discussion
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Nov 12, 2013

Space Launch System Panel Discussion

L-R: William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for human exploration and operations; Charlie Precourt, Vice...

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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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