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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: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, speaks to students...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronaut Warren “Woody” Hoburg speaks with NASA employees and other personnel during a...

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

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former NASA Administrator and astronaut, Charlie Bolden, right, shakes hands with Roscosmos cosmonaut and executive...

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Mar 4, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former space shuttle commander,...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-6468
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Nov 19, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Jon McBride, at microphone, addresses the participants in the 2009...

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Jul 16, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During an anniversary banquet honoring the Apollo team, the people who made the entire...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Henry "Hank" Hartsfield Jr. (right) accepts congratulations from Al Worden, U.S....

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Charles F. Bolden Jr. (right) accepts congratulations from Al Worden, U.S. Astronaut...

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May 6, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Brewster H. Shaw Jr. (right) accepts congratulations from Al Worden, U.S. Astronaut...

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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Boy Scout Troop 369 from Merritt...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Program participants pose for a group photo in front of a replica of a Mercury-Redstone...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

Family and friends of former astronaut Alan Bean are seen during interment services, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 at...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, former NASA astronaut Richard...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts Warren “Woody” Hoburg and Stephen Bowen talk with former Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Bynum prepares to present the folded American Flag to Leslie Bean, wife of former...

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May 5, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction ceremony, former astronaut John Glenn...

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NASA image: Remembrance Ceremony for Astronaut Jerry Carr
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Aug 31, 2020

Remembrance Ceremony for Astronaut Jerry Carr

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana is photographed next to a memorial wreath and portrait of former NASA...

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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and Chairman of The Astronauts Memorial Foundation Michael McCulley speaks...

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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Michael McCulley, former astronaut and chairman of the Astronauts Memorial Foundation,...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

Leslie Bean, wife of former astronaut Alan Bean, places her hand on the urn containing his ashes, Thursday, Nov. 8,...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

A horse drawn caisson carries former astronaut Alan Bean to his final resting place during an interment ceremony,...

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NASA image: Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute
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Dec 8, 2017

Major Robert Lawrence Memorial Tribute

Former NASA administrator Charlie Bolden speaks during an Astronauts Memorial Foundation tribute honoring U.S. Air...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren “Woody” Hoburg speak with current Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Alan Bean Interment
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Nov 8, 2018

Alan Bean Interment

Members of a U.S. Navy firing party are seen during interment services for former astronaut Alan Bean, Thursday,...

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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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