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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: KSC-00pp0021
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Jan 12, 2000

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One of a new series of U.S. Postage stamps, The 1980s, is unveiled at the KSC Visitors Complex. The stamp, shown...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2926
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– George "Pinky" Nelson (right) is introduced as one of the new members of the U.S. Astronaut...

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NASA image: STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony
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Dec 23, 2006

STS-116 Crew and ESA astronaut Thomas Reiter during Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2006-E-54858 (23 Dec. 2006) --- Michael L. Coats, director of the Johnson Space Center, addresses a large turnout...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 26, 2023

Day of Remembrance

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, along with Columbia astronaut William McCool’s family representatives Dan Tani,...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0977
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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At ceremony in the Space Station Processing Facility, Russell Romanella, director of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2719
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May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2719

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship Foundation...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0011
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Jan 12, 2000

KSC-00pp0011

One of a new series of U.S. Postage stamps, The 1980s, is unveiled at the KSC Visitors Complex. The stamp, shown...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1936
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Dec 21, 2000

KSC00pp1936

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility, the “key” to the U.S. Laboratory Destiny is...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2716
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May 5, 2012

KSC-2012-2716

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Boy Scout Troop 369 from Merritt...

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NASA image: STS-120 Crew Return
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Nov 8, 2007

STS-120 Crew Return

JSC2007-E-098006 (8 Nov. 2007) --- The crew of the STS-120 mission was welcomed home to Houston Nov. 8, following...

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NASA image: ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - PALMDALE, CA
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Apr 2, 1984

ORBITER VEHICLE (OV)-103 - PALMDALE, CA

S84-30898 (16 Oct 1983) --- NASA Space Shuttle Orbiter 103, Discovery, is rolled out in formal ceremonies at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1066
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The stylized shape of the new home for Atlantis at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1773
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Dec 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- NASA Administrator Daniel S. Goldin (at right) shakes the hand of Sergio De Julio,...

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NASA image: STS-132 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field - Hangar 276
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May 27, 2010

STS-132 crew return ceremony at Ellington Field - Hangar 276

JSC2010-E-089667 (27 May 2010) --- Brent Jett (right), Johnson Space Center?s director of flight crew operations,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Feb 7, 2019

Day of Remembrance

Vice President Mike Pence visits the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial with June Scobee-Rodgers, widow of Challenger...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0841
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, new inductee Bruce McCandless (left)...

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NASA image: STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony
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Feb 21, 2008

STS-122 Crew Return Ceremony

JSC2008-E-014951 (21 Feb. 2008) --- The crewmembers of the STS-122 mission were welcomed home to Houston Feb. 21,...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1245
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Sep 6, 2000

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KSC Director Roy Bridges (center) and guests view the new Checkout and Launch Control System (CLCS) at the...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

NASA Deputy Administrator Pamela Melroy is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

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NASA image: A Day of Remembrance 2019
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Feb 7, 2019

A Day of Remembrance 2019

A memorial wreath stands before the Space Mirror Memorial at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex during this...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1772
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Dec 3, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sergio De Julio (at right), president of the Italian Space Agency, Agenzia Spaziale...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony

An Atlas rocket and Mercury capsule like the ones that carried Sen. John Glenn into Earth orbit in February 1962...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the Vehicle Assembly Building on...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0830
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Apr 30, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Owen Garriott, chairman of the Astronaut Hall of Fame, speaks to guests at the...

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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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