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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: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1960

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun always promoted an increased emphasis on education in American culture. He is shown in this photograph...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 18, 1976

Around Marshall

A metal strap became tangled over one of the folded solar array panels when Skylab lost its micro meteoroid shield...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David H. DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Astronomy and the Space Sciences Division of Space History, at the Smithsonian's...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

David DeVorkin, Senior Curator, Collection: Astronomy and space sciences speaks during a press briefing at the new...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

An unidentified member of the media tries out an interactive display during a press briefing at the new "Moving...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Dr. Valerie Neal, a curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, speaks during a press briefing at...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Jack Dailey, director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, speaks during a press briefing at the new...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

STS-125 astronaut John Grunsfeld stands behind a display of Hubble memorabilia during a press briefing at the new...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

STS-125 astronaut John Grunsfeld speaks during a press briefing at the new "Moving Beyond Earth," a new exhibition...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

STS-125 astronaut John Grunsfeld speaks during a press briefing at the new "Moving Beyond Earth," a new exhibition...

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NASA image: Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening
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Nov 18, 2009

Moving Beyond Earth Gallery Opening

Ed Weiler, associate administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA, speaks during a press briefing at...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Thomas Turk, an engineer with NASA's Glenn Research Center, waits for more visitors at a mockup of part of Destiny,...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson

Therrin Protze, COO at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, speaks in the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit during...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson

A memorial wreath placed in the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Don Peterson

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to guests in the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the spaceport's...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

A model of is the Space Launch System (SLS) is seen at the NASA exhibit during the 70th International Astronautical...

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NASA image: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
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Apr 8, 2024

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

Guests visit the “Explore Humans in Space” exhibit during the Kerrville eclipse festival in Kerrville, TX on Monday,...

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NASA image: Stennis hosts Space Day activities at USM
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Oct 17, 2009

Stennis hosts Space Day activities at USM

Fallon Nettles (left), an Astro Camp counselor at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, assists a young fan attending...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the exhibits during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.  The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries.  This year’s event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight.  The theme for the Space Congress was “Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space.”
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Apr 30, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the exhibits during Space Congress Week, held April 29-May 2, 2003, in Cape Canaveral, Fla. The Space Congress is an international conference that gathers attendees from the scientific community, the space industry workforce, educators and local supporting industries. This year’s event commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center and the Centennial of Flight. The theme for the Space Congress was “Linking the Past to the Future: A Celebration of Space.”

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A model of the Hubble Space Telescope is one of the exhibits during Space Congress...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  A replica of a Space Shuttle orbiter is on exhibit outside the Astronaut Hall of Fame, which features the world’s largest collection of personal astronaut mementos plus historic spacecrafts and training simulators.  The Hall of Fame is part of the KSC Visitor Complex.
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Jul 22, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A replica of a Space Shuttle orbiter is on exhibit outside the Astronaut Hall of Fame, which features the world’s largest collection of personal astronaut mementos plus historic spacecrafts and training simulators. The Hall of Fame is part of the KSC Visitor Complex.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A replica of a Space Shuttle orbiter is on exhibit outside the Astronaut Hall of Fame,...

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NASA image: ARC-1969-A-42638
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Nov 5, 1969

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Dane Cone, Los Altos High School with Dr Hans Mark attending the Lunar Sample Exhibit (space suit exhibit)

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0206
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, students from one of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0205
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Feb 3, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Tampa, a student from one of NASA’s...

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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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