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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: Microgravity
Image
Feb 22, 1996

Microgravity

Onboard photo of space shuttle Columbia's (STS-75) open cargo bay carrying the United States Microgravity Payload-3...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00149
Video
Dec 14, 2009

KSC-09-S-00149

Welcome to Launch Day. Launch Commentator Tracy Young opens coverage for liftoff of the Delta II rocket carrying the...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-024
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Nov 2, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-024

Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

ARC
NASA image: Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition
Image
Oct 16, 2024

Kuiper Airborne Observatory (KAO) Demolition

Profile view of the modified C-141 Kuiper Airborne Observatory, (KAO) (NASA-714), with the telescope aperture open...

ARC
NASA image: A-3 Test Stand
Image
May 8, 2007

A-3 Test Stand

This engineer's concept drawing of the A-3 Test Stand shows the 300-foot-tall structure's open steel frame and large...

SSC
NASA image: ARC-1945-A-8087
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Jun 6, 1945

ARC-1945-A-8087

40x80ft w.t. - balance house, control room with Brad Wick soon after it opened. The scales measured lift, drag and...

ARC
NASA image: Thermal Vacuum Test Chamber A
Image
Jul 31, 2007

Thermal Vacuum Test Chamber A

View of Thermal Vacuum Test Chamber A (with it's door opened) in bldg 32. Two people are standing inside the hatch...

JSC
NASA image: Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.
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Jul 14, 1995

Installation of 1/3 scale model of Space Shuttle Orbiter into 40x80 Foot Wind Tunnel.

Installation of 1/3 scale model of space shuttle orbiter into the test section of the Ames 40x80 foot wind tunnel...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00135
Video
Nov 16, 2009

KSC-09-S-00135

Launch Commentator George Diller opens countdown coverage of the liftoff of space shuttle Atlantis on mission...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1083
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1083

An international gathering of police officers march in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1088
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1088

Hong Kong police officers gather in the KSC Visitor Complex Rocket Garden during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1086
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1086

Children representing the Brevard Police Athletic League carry the U.S. Flag as they march in a parade at the KSC...

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

KSC-2013-2988

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1082
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Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1082

U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

KSC
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...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2981
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Jun 28, 2013

KSC-2013-2981

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana signs...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2980
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Jun 28, 2013

KSC-2013-2980

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Charlie Bolden, NASA administrator...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-04pd-2489
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Dec 6, 2004

KSC-04pd-2489

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 17 Commander Gene Cernan autographs his book for attendees at the grand opening...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1082
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1082

U.S. Police officers join the KSC Space Man in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies of the...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2998
Image
Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2998

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

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1089
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1089

Canadian police officers gather in the KSC Visitor Complex Rocket Garden during opening ceremonies of the 2000...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-2013-2991
Image
Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2991

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests listen to presentations...

KSC
NASA image: KSC00pp1083
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC00pp1083

An international gathering of police officers march in a parade at the KSC Visitor Complex during opening ceremonies...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-00pp1087
Image
Aug 6, 2000

KSC-00pp1087

Members of KSC’s Native America International Tribal Council and the Space Coast Indian Association (Brevard County)...

KSC
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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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