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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: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1665
Image
Nov 8, 2000

KSC-00pp1665

Center Director Roy Bridges welcomes the audience to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the E&O Building at KSC. Home for...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-1990-AC90-0590
Image
Apr 24, 1990

ARC-1990-AC90-0590

Kennedy Space Center Firing room during launch of Space Shuttle Discovery Hubble Space Telescope deployment Mission...

ARC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
Image
Oct 15, 1992

Space Shuttle Project

On the 500th arniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of the New World, replicas of his three ships sailed...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0463
Image
Apr 8, 2002

KSC-02pd0463

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe responds to a query from the media during a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd0464
Image
Apr 8, 2002

KSC-02pd0464

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe responds to a query from the media during a...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0333
Image
Feb 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0333

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges (left) greets Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr.,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1062
Image
Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1062

At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, a worker takes a measurement. Located...

KSC
NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
Image
Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence addresses NASA employees, Thursday, July 6, 2017, at the Vehicle Assembly Building at...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-00PP-1958
Image
Dec 11, 2000

KSC-00PP-1958

Across from the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center, Steve Thomas (left), host of This Old House,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC01pd1880
Image
Dec 11, 2001

KSC01pd1880

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During training at KSC, STS-114 crew members get instructions from a KSC worker. In...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1732
Image
Sep 9, 2004

KSC-04pd1732

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0338
Image
Feb 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0338

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1502
Image
Oct 6, 1997

KSC-97PC1502

STS-86 Commander James D. Wetherbee, at center, is greeted by KSC Space Shuttle officials shortly after landing the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1733
Image
Sep 9, 2004

KSC-04pd1733

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-03pd0340
Image
Feb 12, 2003

KSC-03pd0340

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Retired Navy Admiral Harold W. Gehman Jr., chairman of the Columbia Accident Board,...

KSC
NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
Image
Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot before addressing NASA...

HQ
NASA image: KSC00pp1958
Image
Dec 11, 2000

KSC00pp1958

Across from the Vehicle Assembly Building and Launch Control Center, Steve Thomas (left), host of This Old House,...

KSC
NASA image: CMIX-04
Image
Sep 25, 1995

CMIX-04

STS069-377-021 (7-18 September 1995) --- Astronaut Michael L. Gernhardt, mission specialist, works with a test...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-99pp1063
Image
Aug 23, 1999

KSC-99pp1063

At the construction site of the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) complex at KSC, workers take measurements for one of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-01PADIG-046
Image
Feb 5, 2001

KSC-01PADIG-046

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A Shuttle Training Aircraft, piloted by STS-98 Commander Ken Cockrell, taxis into line...

KSC
NASA image: STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A
Image
Aug 12, 1991

STS-48 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, rolls out to KSC LC Pad 39A

S91-44810 (12 Aug 1991) --- The Space Shuttle Discovery is rolled to launch pad 39A atop the mobile launcher...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd1739
Image
Sep 9, 2004

KSC-04pd1739

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Equipment from the Thermal Protection System Facility (TPSF), damaged by Hurricane...

KSC
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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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