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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: House Hearing Independent Audit
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Dec 3, 2009

House Hearing Independent Audit

Daniel Murrin, Partner, Assurance and Advisory Business Services, Ernst & Young LLP, testifies during a Joint...

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NASA image: STS-125 Tweetup
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Jul 20, 2009

STS-125 Tweetup

NASA Astronaut Mike Massimino, known as "Astro_Mike" on Twitter, answers a question during a presentation with...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Singer Chaka Khan performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

12 year old singer Jamia Nash performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin reads an introduction to Gustav Holst: The Planets Suite during the "Salute to...

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NASA image: STS-125 Tweetup
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Jul 20, 2009

STS-125 Tweetup

NASA Astronaut and STS-125 Mission Pilot Scott Altman answers questions at the NASA Tweetup event held at NASA...

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NASA image: Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing
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Feb 25, 2010

Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden appears in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 House Budget Hearing
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Feb 16, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 House Budget Hearing

NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale, right, speaks as NASA Administrator Michael Griffin looks on during a hearing...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 House Budget Hearing
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Feb 16, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 House Budget Hearing

NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale talk prior to the start of a...

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NASA image: House Hearing Independent Audit
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Dec 3, 2009

House Hearing Independent Audit

Thomas Howard, NASA Deputy Inspector General, testifies during a Joint Hearing before the House Committee on Science...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Singer Chaka Khan performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), flies over the Washington skyline...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Magdiel Santana Portrait
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Sep 1, 2020

Magdiel Santana Portrait

“Since I was 13, I’ve had maybe two or three jobs. Right now, I feel like I have four jobs. I have the NASA job, the...

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NASA image: Skylab 3,Earth view,Washington,British Columbia,Vancouver Island
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May 12, 2009

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SL3-121-2410 (July-September 1973) --- Skylab 3 Earth view of Washington, British Columbia, Vancouver Island and...

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NASA image: Aubrey Gemignani Portrait
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Mar 16, 2023

Aubrey Gemignani Portrait

"People aren’t always recognized for who they are at work. “So giving a person time to actually talk about...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-1792
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Feb 17, 2010

KSC-2010-1792

WASHINGTON - 201002170001HQ - U.S. President Barack Obama, accompanied by members of Congress and middle school...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center left, Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, Ken Bowersox, acting Associate...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, and Ken Bowersox, acting Associate...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard, second from right, and Ken Bowersox,...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

The space shuttle Discovery is suspended from a sling held by two cranes shortly after the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier...

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NASA image: Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA
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Apr 19, 2012

Shuttle Discovery Is Demated From SCA

Workers monitor the lift of the space shuttle Discovery from the top of the NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA)...

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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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