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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: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission
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Apr 18, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission

From left, Kathy Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations, NASA Headquarters; Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Landsat 9 Prelaunch News Conference
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Sep 25, 2021

Landsat 9 Prelaunch News Conference

Marie Lewis, NASA Communications, moderates a prelaunch news conference for NASA’s Landsat 9 mission at Vandenberg...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3381
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May 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Firing Room 4 of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Dan Shaver, chief counsel at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED Talk-style...

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NASA image: Women's History Month Event
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Mar 27, 2018

Women's History Month Event

JoAnn Morgan, former associate director of Kennedy Space Center, at left, accepts a special coin from Janet Petro,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0460
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Feb 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The STS-117 crew arrives at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to take part in the Terminal...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

During a ceremony at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Space Launch Complex 26 a historical marker is unveiled...

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NASA image: Artemis I Preflight
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Aug 29, 2022

Artemis I Preflight

Kennedy Space Center deputy director Kelvin Manning, left, NASA Kennedy Space Center director Janet Petro, NASA...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Mark Wiese, logistics element manager for the Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Shawn Quinn, director of Engineering at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED...

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NASA image: DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing
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Nov 21, 2021

DART Investigation & Engineering Briefing

Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate’s Planetary Science Division, participates in an...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Barbara Brown, chief technologist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Shawn Quinn, director of Engineering at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED...

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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Barbara Brown, chief technologist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)

JSC2009-E-118884 (11 May 2009) --- Brent Jett (standing), director, flight crew operations; and John McCullough...

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NASA image: STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)
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May 11, 2009

STS-125 Flight Controllers on Console - (Orbit Shift)

JSC2009-E-118821 (11 May 2009) --- Brent Jett (standing), director, flight crew operations; and John McCullough...

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NASA image: Women's History Month Event
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Mar 27, 2018

Women's History Month Event

NASA Kennedy Space Center's Deputy Director Janet Petro welcomes workers to the center's Women's History Month...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Barbara Brown, chief technologist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

From left, Kennedy Space Center’s Chief Technologist Barbara Brown, Mark Wiese, logistics element manager for the...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Mark Wiese, logistics element manager for the Gateway Program at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at...

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NASA image: KSC Launch Control Center Renaming
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Feb 22, 2022

KSC Launch Control Center Renaming

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, second from right, poses in front of a display dedicated to former...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2138
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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, KSC Director Jim Kennedy congratulates the launch...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3702
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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room of the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)
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Nov 14, 2019

Launching Leaders Video Series - Organization (5 of 5)

Dan Shaver, chief counsel at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks at the fifth and final TED Talk-style...

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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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