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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: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), undergoes changeout of the Propulsion Module...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept illustrates the use of the Space Shuttle, Nuclear Shuttle, and Space Tug in NASA's...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1970

Early Program Development

This 1970 artist's concept shows the Nuclear Shuttle and Space Tug operating in conjunction with other spacecraft to...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1277
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May 5, 2004

KSC-04pd1277

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A tug boat tows the barge containing an External Tank (ET) to Port Canaveral. There one...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

This 1986 artist's concept shows the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV) towing a satellite. As envisioned by Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Program Development
Image
Jan 1, 1988

Early Program Development

In this 1988 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), closes in on a satellite. As envisioned by...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1083
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1083

An international gathering of police officers march in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1088
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1088

Hong Kong police officers gather in the KSC Visitor Complex Rocket Garden during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1086
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1086

Children representing the Brevard Police Athletic League carry the U.S. Flag as they march in a parade at the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1082
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1082

U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1084
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1084

A crowd of police officers and their families cheer a presentation of flags during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: Playing Along the Edge
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Aug 13, 2016

Playing Along the Edge

Strands and arches of plasma streamed above the edge of the Sun for over a day, pulled by powerful magnetic forces...

JPL
NASA image: SPHERES Tether Demo
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Dec 1, 2016

SPHERES Tether Demo

iss050e013146 (12/1/2016) --- NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough and European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut Thomas...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1082
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1082

U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1089
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1089

Canadian police officers gather in the KSC Visitor Complex Rocket Garden during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1083
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1083

An international gathering of police officers march in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1087
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1087

Members of KSC’s Native America International Tribal Council and the Space Coast Indian Association (Brevard County)...

KSC
NASA image: Early Program Development
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Jan 1, 1986

Early Program Development

In this 1986 artist's concept, the Orbital Maneuvering Vehicle (OMV), is shown without its main propulsion module....

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1090
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1090

A crowd of police officers and their families attend opening ceremonies of the 2000 International Law Enforcement...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1085
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1085

British police officers carry their country’s flag while marching in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1086
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1086

Children representing the Brevard Police Athletic League carry the U.S. Flag as they march in a parade at the KSC...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1091
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1091

During opening ceremonies of the 2000 International Law Enforcement Games, astronaut Sam Durrance addresses an...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1088
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1088

Hong Kong police officers gather in the KSC Visitor Complex Rocket Garden during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-05pd-1353
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Jun 17, 2005

KSC-05pd-1353

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Turn Basin in the Launch Complex 39 Area, tug boats maneuver the barge carrying...

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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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