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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: STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles
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Aug 3, 2006

STS-121 Crew attends the "X Games" in Los Angeles

JSC2006-E-32814 (3 August 2006) --- The crew of STS-121 attended opening day of the 12th "X Games" in Los Angeles...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Suzanne Malveaux, a correspondent with CNN, serves as a moderator at a panel discussion as part of an event...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3002
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, the "rocket garden" includes many of...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana delivers remarks during an end-of-the year all hands with senior leadership,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2934
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests participate in an early...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1190
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Jan 26, 2015

KSC-2015-1190

HOUSTON, Texas - jsc2015e031248 - NASA astronaut Mike Fincke discusses the agency's Commercial Crew Program during a...

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NASA image: Pilot Edwards reads a rendezvous timeline
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Mar 3, 1998

Pilot Edwards reads a rendezvous timeline

STS089-385-004 (22-31 Jan. 1998) --- Astronaut Joe F. Edwards Jr., STS-89 pilot, highlights important data on a...

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NASA image: The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England
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Sep 13, 2025

The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and England

iss073e0698351 (Sept. 13, 2025) --- The English Channel separates the sparkling nighttime coasts of France and...

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NASA image: Beijing, China's capital city
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Dec 28, 2024

Beijing, China's capital city

iss072e444944 (Dec. 28, 2024) --- Beijing, China's capital city with a population of about 21.9 million residents,...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students gather to watch as a DARwin-OP miniature humanoid robot from Virginia Tech Robotics...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2935
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Jun 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests participate in an early...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Brenda Manuel, Associate Administrator for Diversity and Equal Opportunity at NASA gives opening remarks at an event...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participate in an industry roundtable,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2974
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Jun 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Rick Abramson, Delaware North Parks...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight
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Jan 4, 2023

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight

For more than a decade, NASA’s groundbreaking Commercial Crew Program (CCP) has led the way toward a new era in...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility
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Mar 16, 2015

Michoud Assembly Facility

The Michoud Assembly Facility Orion Program Event showcases highlights from the successful Exploration Flight Test-1...

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NASA image: What's Up: March 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Mar 1, 2024

What's Up: March 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in March 2024? Jupiter plows through the Pleiades on March 14, a chance to spot...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2024

What's Up: April 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2024? Catch Mars and Saturn rising, and Jupiter hangs out with Comet...

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NASA image: Bolden STEM Event
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Jan 28, 2011

Bolden STEM Event

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to students from Albert Hill Middle School during a visit to the...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

The audience watches as Nikki Giovanni, a poet and professor at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, reads her...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Khalid Alshibli of Louisiana State University, project scientist for the Mechanics of Granular Materials (MGM-III)...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, of Texas, left; answers a question from the audience during a panel...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

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Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks prior to meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA...

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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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