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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-2012-4411
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Aug 14, 2012

KSC-2012-4411

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the National Space Club Florida Committee's August luncheon at the Radisson Resort at the...

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NASA image: Orion on the Mall
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Mar 29, 2009

Orion on the Mall

A mock up of the Orion Crew Module is seen, Monday, March 30, 2009, during a news conference on the National Mall in...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California

STS030-S-127 (8 May 1989) --- The space shuttle Atlantis, as seen in a low angle view on its glide in from Earth...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4415
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Aug 14, 2012

KSC-2012-4415

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the National Space Club Florida Committee's August luncheon at the Radisson Resort at the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1579
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Oct 18, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The TDRS-J spacecraft, enclosed in a container, arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference
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Feb 2, 2010

Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during a press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at the National Press...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre
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Feb 5, 2011

NASA Deputy Administrator Tours Sierra Nevada Space Systems' Dre

Sierra Nevada Space Systems chairman Mark Sirangello talks during a press conference with Sierra Nevada's Dream...

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NASA image: House Hearing on Future LEO Activities
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Jul 10, 2019

House Hearing on Future LEO Activities

Commercial Spaceflight Federation President, Eric Stallmer, testifies during a Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Main Propulsion System Engineers Krista Riggs, left, and Joe Pavicic, both with Jacobs, monitor operations from...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Master Console Operator Jennifer Tschanz, left, and Master Console Operator Diego Diaz, both of Jacobs, monitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3688
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Sep 12, 2013

KSC-2013-3688

HOUSTON – Engineers and managers work inside a simulator of The Boeing Company's CST-100 spacecraft during...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Test Director Christine St. Germain monitors operations in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy Space Center's Launch...

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NASA image: iss061e096628
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Dec 26, 2019

iss061e096628

iss061e096628 (Dec. 26, 2019) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 61 Flight Engineer Jessica Meir prepares DNA samples...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Nancy Bray, director of Spaceport Integration and Services at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, speaks to members of the...

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NASA image: STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California
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May 8, 1989

STS-30 Atlantis, OV-104, glides toward a landing at EAFB, California

STS030-S-126 (8 May 1989) --- The space shuttle Atlantis, as seen in a low angle view on its glide in from Earth...

JSC
NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson follows operations at her console in Firing Room 1 at the Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho
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Sep 13, 2024

NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia Worksho

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy gives closing remarks at NASA’s LEO Microgravity Strategy Industry and Academia...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

Master Console Operators Andrea Oneill, left and David Walsh, monitor operations from their positions in Firing Room...

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NASA image: Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference
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Feb 2, 2010

Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden listens to his introduction by Assistant to the President for Science and...

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NASA image: Blue Origin testing
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Apr 20, 2012

Blue Origin testing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (r) discusses the upcoming testing of Blue Origin's BE-3 engine thrust chamber...

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NASA image: MISSE 5 PEC on P6
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Aug 6, 2005

MISSE 5 PEC on P6

s114e7352 (8/6/2005) --- A view of the Materials International Space Station Experiment (MISSE) 5 Passive Experiment...

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NASA image: Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC
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Feb 17, 2017

Cabana Multi-User Spaceport Tour of KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to members of the news media on the balcony of Operations Support...

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NASA image: STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff
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Jan 13, 1993

STS-54 Endeavour, OV-105, soars into the morning sky after KSC liftoff

STS054-S-062 (13 Jan 1993) --- A low-angle view of the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it soars off the launch pad and...

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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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