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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: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence speaks before an audience of NASA leaders, U.S. and Florida government officials, and...

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NASA image: What's Up: April 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Apr 1, 2025

What's Up: April 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in April 2025? Following a planet-free morning sky in March, April brings...

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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: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

NASA Associate Administrator, Jen Rae Wang welcomes guests and introduces Deputy Director, Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Kelly in JEM
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Jun 6, 2015

Kelly in JEM

ISS043E294202 (06/10/2015) --- NASA astronaut Scott Kelly is photographed in the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)...

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NASA image: Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI
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Mar 1, 2022

Dreamstar - Digital Photo and Record Educational Video with Dolls in Front of Astrobee and MELFI

iss066e155892 (3/1/2022) --- DreamStar dolls float in front of Astrobee and Minus Eighty Laboratory Freezer for ISS...

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NASA image: Don Pettit conducts “science of opportunity”
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Oct 23, 2024

Don Pettit conducts “science of opportunity”

iss072e096196 and iss072e098100 (Oct. 23, 2024) -- NASA Astronaut Don Pettit views thin wafers of ice under...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, left, greets Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot, right, and Director, Kennedy...

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NASA image: New York city area as seen from STS-62
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Mar 5, 1994

New York city area as seen from STS-62

STS062-81-010 (4-18 March 1994) --- The recent heavy snowfalls help to accentuate the major transportation networks,...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor to the Robot Rocket Rally tries his hand at virtual reality in a demonstration of...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0074
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Jan 15, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The late afternoon sun highlights the external tank and solid rocket booster on Space...

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

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0625
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Apr 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 2002 Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, Fla., held April 30 - May 3, a visitor...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2984
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, CNN correspondent John Zarrella...

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NASA image: Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis
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Nov 14, 1994

Mount Everest region as seen from the STS-66 orbiter Atlantis

STS066-124-059 (3-14 Nov. 1994) --- Mount Everest region, Nepal and China. Low morning Sun highlights Mount Everest...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor to the Robot Rocket Rally takes an up-close look at RASSOR, a robotic miner...

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NASA image: STS-79 launch
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Sep 16, 1996

STS-79 launch

STS079-S-006 (16 Sept. 1996) --- The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from Launch Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Active Dunes in Wirtz Crater
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Nov 27, 2018

Active Dunes in Wirtz Crater

These gorgeous dunes are likely active, with ripples on their upwind slopes and dark streaks on their downwind...

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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 Military District of Washington Armed Forces Color Guard presents the colors at an event celebrating the 50th...

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NASA image: Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer
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Jul 9, 2011

Atlantis OMS Pods and Vertical Stabilizer

S135-E-006375 (9 July 2011) --- Without the sun's being temporarily available to highlight space shuttle Atlantis'...

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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, speaks as part of a panel discussion at an event celebrating...

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Jul 24, 1975

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The ASTP Apollo Command Module is lowered onto the deck of the USS New Orleans...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd0626
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Apr 30, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the 2002 Space Congress, Cape Canaveral, Fla., attendees listen to a presentation...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2023

What's Up: June 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2023? Mars and Venus draw closer throughout the month, while Saturn...

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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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