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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: National Space Council
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Jun 18, 2018

National Space Council

Vice President Mike Pence ask questions of former NASA astronauts Eileen Collins, Terry Virts and Scott Parazynski...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kicked off its "Summer of Mars" promotion with a ceremony which included...

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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former astronaut, takes a look...

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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former astronaut, listens to a...

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NASA image: NASA Acting Deputy Chief Technologist Vicki Crisp Discusses Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser with Lee Archambault
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Aug 30, 2017

NASA Acting Deputy Chief Technologist Vicki Crisp Discusses Sierra Nevada Corporation's Dream Chaser with Lee Archambault

NASA Acting Deputy Chief Technologist Vicki Crisp discusses Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser captive carry...

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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, poses with...

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NASA image: Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event
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Mar 8, 2012

Women, Innovation and Aerospace Event

Kathy Sullivan, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) Deputy Administrator and former NASA...

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NASA image: Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean
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May 30, 2018

Wreath Laying Ceremony for Alan Bean

A memorial wreath placed in the Apollo-Saturn V Center of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Wednesday, May...

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NASA image: Nex-Gen Space Observatory
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Oct 26, 2011

Nex-Gen Space Observatory

Dr. John Grunsfeld, former astronaut and Deputy Director, Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Baltimore, far...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kicked off its "Summer of Mars" promotion with a ceremony which included...

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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: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3136
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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former astronaut, watches a...

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NASA image: Mercury Rising | Discussion with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol
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Jul 15, 2021

Mercury Rising | Discussion with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol

Description: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol for a discussion on the life of the late U.S....

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Media Day
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Nov 19, 2019

Sierra Nevada Media Day

Steve Lindsey, senior vice president of strategy for Sierra Nevada Corporation Space Systems and a former NASA...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kicked off its "Summer of Mars" promotion with a ceremony which included...

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NASA image: Bolden Glenn Lecture Series
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Jun 27, 2012

Bolden Glenn Lecture Series

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, along with former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and United...

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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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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kicked off its "Summer of Mars" promotion with a ceremony which included...

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NASA image: Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing
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Dec 11, 2017

Space Policy Directive - 1 Signing

Ivanka Trump, advisor to President Donald Trump, touches a sample from the moon that former astronaut Jack Schmitt,...

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NASA image: Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
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Jun 5, 2017

Mars Rover Concept Vehicle

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kicked off its "Summer of Mars" promotion with a ceremony which included...

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NASA image: NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree
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Jul 25, 2017

NASA Participates in Scout Jamboree

Greg “Box” Johnson, executive director of Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) and former...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony
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May 3, 2021

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Swearing-In Ceremony

A moon rock collected by astronaut John Young during the Apollo 16 mission is seen before the swearing-in ceremony...

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Jun 18, 2018

National Space Council

Vice President Mike Pence ask questions of former NASA astronauts Eileen Collins, Terry Virts and Scott Parazynski...

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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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