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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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Feb 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, left, discusses the fiscal...

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NASA image: Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing
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May 20, 2021

Pam Melroy Senate Confirmation Hearing

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., introduces Pam Melroy, President Biden’s nominee to be the next deputy administrator of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4388
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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, former astronaut and Air Force test pilot, stands near the...

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Aug 10, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, former astronaut and Air Force test pilot, looks over space...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service
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Aug 31, 2012

Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service

Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell, left, former NASA Administrator Dan Goldin, Sen. John Glenn, third from left, and...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1309
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Feb 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Bob Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, left, discusses the fiscal...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3926
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Sep 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, NASA administrator, announces the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability...

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Sep 16, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Charles Bolden, second from left, NASA administrator, announces the Commercial Crew...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus Center, KSC Visitor Complex. Members and staff at the table, from left, are retired Navy Rear Adm. Walter H. Cantrell, David Raspet, retired Air Force Col. Gary S. Geyer, Dr. Kathryn Clark, Dr. Decatur B. Rogers, Dr. Dan L. Crippen, Dr. Walter Broadnax and astronaut Carlos Noriega. The RTFTG was at KSC to conduct organizational activities, tour Space Shuttle facilities and receive briefings on Shuttle-related topics. The task group was chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe to perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. The group is co-chaired by former Shuttle commander Richard O. Covey and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, who was an Apollo commander.
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Aug 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus Center, KSC Visitor Complex. Members and staff at the table, from left, are retired Navy Rear Adm. Walter H. Cantrell, David Raspet, retired Air Force Col. Gary S. Geyer, Dr. Kathryn Clark, Dr. Decatur B. Rogers, Dr. Dan L. Crippen, Dr. Walter Broadnax and astronaut Carlos Noriega. The RTFTG was at KSC to conduct organizational activities, tour Space Shuttle facilities and receive briefings on Shuttle-related topics. The task group was chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe to perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. The group is co-chaired by former Shuttle commander Richard O. Covey and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Stafford, who was an Apollo commander.

NASA image: KSC-2012-5335
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Sep 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Four members of the STS-134 crew presented a mission overview at the Visitor Complex of...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3317
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter; Kennedy Space Center Director and former...

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NASA image: Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial
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Mar 14, 2014

Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Gerald P. Carr remarks on his friendship with former NASA astronaut...

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NASA image: Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial
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Mar 14, 2014

Wreath for Bill Pogue Memorial

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Former NASA astronaut Edward G. Gibson, Ph.D., remarks on his friendship with former NASA...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. 3rd from left, introduces Edward Moore Kennedy III, 4th from left, to NASA...

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NASA image: Women's Caucus Event on Artemis
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Sep 11, 2019

Women's Caucus Event on Artemis

From left to right, U.S. Representative Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., former astronaut and current director of NASA’s Glenn...

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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden welcomes current and former space shuttle workers and...

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NASA image: Space Symposium - General Stafford Award
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Apr 9, 2019

Space Symposium - General Stafford Award

The audience stands and applauds for General Thomas Patten Stafford, former NASA astronaut, Air Force officer and...

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Dec 4, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida sixth-grade students listen to a...

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NASA image: National Space Council
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Jun 18, 2018

National Space Council

Former NASA astronauts Eileen Collins, left, Terry Virts, center, and Scott Parazynski are seen during a meeting of...

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NASA image: Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity
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Mar 8, 2016

Cygnus Orbital ATK OA-6 Press Opportunity

Inside the Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, former NASA astronaut Dan Tani, who...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

A portrait of Rep. Overton Brooks, D-Louisiana, former Chairman of the House Committee on Science and Astronautics...

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Jan 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former astronaut and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to a crowd...

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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Recording artist Ansel Brown performs on the main stage during NASA Kennedy Space Center’s...

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Jan 23, 1997

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Returning NASA astronaut and former Mir 22 crew member John E. Blaha (left), puts his arm around his wife, Brenda,...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Return To Flight Task Group (RTFTG) holds the first public meeting at the Debus...

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