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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: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Deputy Director Janet Petro welcomes guests and introduces KSC Director, Robert...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students gather to watch as a DARwin-OP miniature humanoid robot from Virginia Tech Robotics...

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NASA image: KSC-02PD-0624
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Apr 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 2002 Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, Fla., held April 30 - May 3, a visitor...

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NASA image: #AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon
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Jan 26, 2020

#AskNASA┃ How Will Astronauts Dig on the Moon

How will we uncover the history of the Moon? What tools and instruments will help us dig deeper? The latest episode...

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NASA image: Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon
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Mar 30, 2025

Star trails and an atmospheric glow blanket Earth's horizon

iss072e921626 (March 30, 2025) --- This long-duration photograph from the International Space Station highlights...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity 2022
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Jul 25, 2022

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity 2022

The 2022 edition of the International Space Station Benefits for Humanity publication is now available. This updated...

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NASA image: iss060e014962
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Jul 27, 2019

iss060e014962

iss060e014962 (July 27, 2019) --- The re-usable SpaceX Dragon space freighter is in the grips of the Canadarm2...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2988
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, CNN correspondent John Zarrella...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers remarks during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership, Tuesday,...

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NASA image: Southern Spring on Kaiser Crater Dunes
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Feb 24, 2022

Southern Spring on Kaiser Crater Dunes

The sand dunes in Kaiser Crater are partially covered with seasonal carbon dioxide ice (dry ice) in this image. The...

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NASA image: What's Up: January 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 29, 2022

What's Up: January 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in January 2023? Some lovely groupings this month include the Moon with Mars,...

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NASA image: What's Up: May 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 29, 2022

What's Up: May 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in May 2022? May provides some great planet spotting, including a close...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2936
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests participate in an early...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers remarks prior to meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and NASA...

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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, answers questions from...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Gary Coulter, a special assistant to NASA's life sciences researchers, explains the workings of the irner ear to a...

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NASA image: Chief Technologist Innovation
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Aug 2, 2018

Chief Technologist Innovation

Judges listen to a presentation during the “Innovation Without Boundaries” event held in the Space Station...

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NASA image: HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science
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Jan 1, 1969

HQ-197, Apollo 12: Pinpoint for Science

HQ-197 - 1969 - Color - 28 minutes. Emphasizing the scientific studies involved and the pinpoint accuracy of the...

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NASA image: KSC-75P-408
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Jul 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Commanding Officer of the USS New Orleans, Captain Ralph E. Neiger, welcomes...

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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, center, speaks to...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 31, 2023

What's Up: April 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2023? Mercury reaches its highest in the evening sky for the year for...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2997
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2997

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Inside the new "Space Shuttle Atlantis" facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: Future Con Panel Discussion
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Apr 27, 2019

Future Con Panel Discussion

An audience member dressed in character listens as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks about getting American...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers remarks prior to meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris and NASA...

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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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