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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: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, leads a panel discussion during an Apollo, Challenger,...

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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, leads a panel discussion during an Apollo, Challenger,...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers speaks to NASA civil service and contractor employees...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Veteran space reporter John Zarrella, left, moderates a “Lessons of Columbia” discussion with former space shuttle...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Veteran space reporter John Zarrella, left, moderates a “Lessons of Columbia” discussion with former space shuttle...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned Program (ACCLLP) Manager Mike Ciannilli, left, presents former space...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Veteran space reporter John Zarrella, left, moderates a “Lessons of Columbia” discussion with former space shuttle...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Bob Sieck, right, receives a Lessons Learned Award from Apollo Challenger...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned Program (ACCLLP) Manager Mike Ciannilli speaks to NASA civil service and...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Evelyn Husband Thompson, widow of STS-107 Commander Rick Husband, talks with an attendee of “Columbia: The Mission...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Astronaut Shane Kimbrough speaks to NASA civil service and contractor employees and guests in Kennedy Space Center’s...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough, blue flight suit, listens to a presentation in Kennedy Space Center’s Training...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

NASA civil service and contractor employees and guests gather in Kennedy Space Center’s Training Auditorium on April...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Mike Leinbach, left, talks with attendees of “Columbia: The Mission Continues,”...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch directors Mike Leinbach, left, and Bob Sieck listen to a presentation in Kennedy Space...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

NASA civil service and contractor employees and guests gather in Kennedy Space Center’s Training Auditorium on April...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Bob Sieck shakes hands with an attendee of “Columbia: The Mission Continues,”...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

NASA civil service and contractor employees and guests gather in Kennedy Space Center’s Training Auditorium on April...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

NASA civil service and contractor employees and guests gather in Kennedy Space Center’s Training Auditorium on April...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Evelyn Husband Thompson, widow of STS-107 Commander Rick Husband, speaks to NASA civil service and contractor...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Evelyn Husband Thompson, widow of STS-107 Commander Rick Husband, speaks to NASA civil service and contractor...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Kennedy Space Center Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity Manager Rob Grant speaks to NASA civil service and...

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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy Space Center associate director, technical, speaks to NASA civil service and contractor...

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NASA image: Lessons In Leadership Series, Executive Leadership Workshop
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Aug 13, 2019

Lessons In Leadership Series, Executive Leadership Workshop

Dr. Marla Perez-Davis, GRC Deputy Center Director, Ralph Roe, NASA Chief Engineer, Dr. Janet Kavandi, GRC Center...

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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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