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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: KSC-02PD-0352
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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American spaceflight,...

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NASA image: KSC-81PC-0413
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Apr 12, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Heavy, blast-proof steel louvers seal the large windows of the Launch Control Center’s...

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NASA image: Creative Photography - Sunrise
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Mar 2, 2019

Creative Photography - Sunrise

A sunrise serves as the backdrop for the countdown clock and American Flag near the Press Site at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA directors' forum
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Nov 9, 2011

NASA directors' forum

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) hosted directors from six other NASA centers during a...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- This commemorative painting was presented during opening ceremonies for the 40th...

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NASA image: SpaceX Demo-1 Launch
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Mar 2, 2019

SpaceX Demo-1 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket with the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft onboard launches from Launch Complex 39A,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bridenstine Speaks at 35th Space Symposium
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Apr 9, 2019

NASA Administrator Bridenstine Speaks at 35th Space Symposium

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine delivered a keynote address April 9 during the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

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NASA image: Early Rockets
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Jan 31, 1958

Early Rockets

Launch of Jupiter-C/Explorer 1 at Cape Canaveral, Florida on January 31, 1958. After the Russian Sputnik 1 was...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1460
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana talks to guests about the Mercury Project's Atlas...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, center, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1514
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --John Zarella leads a standing ovation during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

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Oct 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Members of the crawlerway system evaluation team pose for a group portrait in front of the...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Cal Fowler, Launch test director during Mercury, speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1510
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-95 astronaut Steve Robinson speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1489
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn and astronaut Steve Robinson of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1466
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left and Scott Carpenter look around at the dismantled...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1504
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the "On...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1497
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, and Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana shake hands...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1506
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana makes remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1468
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn poses in front of the Mercury 7 memorial near Complex 14 at...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7245
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Oct 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA managers at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida show off the Florida Project of the...

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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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