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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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Sep 6, 2000

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The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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Mar 3, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, looking over a piece of Columbia debris are (from left) Launch...

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Feb 11, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. (center) cuts the ribbon for the opening of KSC...

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Jan 29, 1997

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From left, Bruce Moriarty, first assistant director; Robert Zemeckis, director/producer; Don Burgess, director of...

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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Space Shuttle program, the State Education...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, second from right, speaks to Russell Vought, across from him, director of...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy associate director, technical, at right, visits with representatives from Exploration Ground...

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Apr 7, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Jim Kennedy presents a Florida flag to Florida Gov. Jeb Bush. The flag...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Rover Name Announcement
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Mar 5, 2020

Mars 2020 Rover Name Announcement

Director of NASA's Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, Lori Glaze, left, speaks after the...

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Sep 6, 2000

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The ribbon is cut and the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) declared operational. Those taking part in...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, left, was joined by Nancy Bray, director of Spaceport Integration and...

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NASA image: Florida Delegation Orion Tour
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Nov 9, 2017

Florida Delegation Orion Tour

The district directors of the Florida Congressional Delegation for the U.S House of Representatives and Senate pause...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Jessica Parsons, right, technical...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Artemis 1 Launch Director Charlie...

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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission
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Dec 3, 2014

Charlie Bolden Talks to Media About Orion Mission

At Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 37, Johnson Space Center Director Ellen Ochoa speaks to members...

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Aug 29, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: Artemis I Industry Briefing
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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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Aug 26, 2022

Artemis I Industry Briefing

NASA holds a prelaunch media briefing on the role of industry in advancing human exploration on Aug. 26, 2022, at...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission

Crew members for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 mission to the International Space Station arrive at the Launch and Landing...

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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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