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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: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Elachi lead school...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

Rapper and Actor Daniel Curtis Lee performs during the kick off of NASA's Summer of Innovation program at the Jet...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA astronaut Leland Melvin signs autographs to middle school students during the kick off of NASA's Summer of...

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Sep 21, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shawn McCollough, principal of Gainesville Elementary School, a NASA Explorer School...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA astronaut Leland Melvin signs autographs to middle school students during the kick off of NASA's Summer of...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

Rapper and Actor Daniel Curtis Lee performs during the kick off of NASA's Summer of Innovation program at the Jet...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

Rapper and Actor Daniel Curtis Lee performs during the kick off of NASA's Summer of Innovation program at the Jet...

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NASA image: Summer of Innovation Kick Off
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Jun 9, 2010

Summer of Innovation Kick Off

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, and Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. Charles Elachi lead school...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 17, 2002

Around Marshall

In this photograph, Jeff Alden (left) and Justin O'Cornor, two middle school students at Lane Middle School in...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 17, 2002

Around Marshall

In this photograph, students from all over the country gathered and discussed their Earth-to-Orbit (ETO) Design...

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NASA image: AFRC Hangar Tour
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Mar 27, 2019

AFRC Hangar Tour

NASA Armstrong’s Chief of Maintenance, Tom Grindle, leads a tour inside the hangar with a group of teachers.

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NASA image: Creating a Human Circuit
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Mar 27, 2019

Creating a Human Circuit

Barbara Buckner, NASA Armstrong's educator professional development specialist, leads a group exercise to form a...

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NASA image: Exploring the Moon_ Lunar Rovers
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Jan 14, 2025

Exploring the Moon_ Lunar Rovers

Come and join us as we take a ride on the new lunar terrain vehicles that will be used for the Artemis Missions. You...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida middle school students and their teachers greet students from other locations via...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Florida middle school students and their teachers watch the Zero Robotics finals competition...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, executive director of the Center for the Advancement of...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana, talks to Florida middle school...

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NASA image: NASA at Fenway
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Jul 3, 2018

NASA at Fenway

On May 30th, 2018 NASA descended upon the historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox Major League Baseball...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Spaceperson poses for a photo with Carver Middle...

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Aug 15, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former astronaut Greg Johnson, at left, executive director of the Center for the Advancement...

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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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