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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: Skylab 1 prime crew
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May 1, 1973

Skylab 1 prime crew

S73-24303 (May 1973) --- These three astronauts have been named by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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NASA image: KSC-69P-0204
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Apr 2, 1969

KSC-69P-0204

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Apollo command and service modules scheduled for manned landing missions on the moon cross...

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NASA image: 61-MA6-1
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Jan 1, 1961

61-MA6-1

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and Scott Carpenter, designated the prime pilot and backup respectively for the...

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-435
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Jul 8, 1969

KSC-69PC-435

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, HOUSTON, TEXAS - The official Apollo 11 mission patch. Apollo 11 is the first manned lunar...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1846
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Feb 17, 2012

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Apollo/Saturn Program: In January 1962, NASA initiated development of the large launch vehicle for the Project...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 16, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This photograph shows the Saturn V launch vehicle (SA-506) for the Apollo 11 mission liftoff at 8:32 am CDT, July...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CHARLES CONRAD, JR. - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC
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Feb 27, 1973

ASTRONAUT CHARLES CONRAD, JR. - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC

S73-17859 (January 1973) --- Astronaut Paul J. Weitz, pilot for Skylab 2 (first Skylab manned) mission, looks over...

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NASA image: ksc-69pc-295
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Jun 10, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Apollo 11 prime crew poses for a photograph during a walk-through egress test. The...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0011
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Feb 20, 1962

KSC-62PC-0011

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of Friendship 7, the first manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard,...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1970

Skylab

In 1973, Skylab, America's first space station, was launched aboard a two-stage Saturn V vehicle. Saturn IB rockets...

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NASA image: KSC-62PC-0009
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Feb 20, 1962

KSC-62PC-0009

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Launch of Friendship 7, the first manned orbital space flight. Astronaut John Glenn aboard,...

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NASA image: KSC-69pc-0324
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Jun 18, 1969

KSC-69pc-0324

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Apollo 11 flight crew are given instructions by technicians and management while...

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NASA image: Skylab
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May 1, 1973

Skylab

In 1973, Skylab, America's first space station, was launched aboard a two-stage Saturn V vehicle. Saturn IB rockets...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Apr 12, 1962

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The urgency and importance of the Marshall Space Flight Center's mission in the 1960s was apparent from the...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CONRAD, CHARLES - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC
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Apr 17, 1973

ASTRONAUT CONRAD, CHARLES - SKYLAB (SL)-2 - JSC

S73-24369 (17 April 1973) --- The three members of the prime crew of the first manned Skylab mission discuss their...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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May 5, 1961

Mercury Project

Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr. during suiting for the first manned suborbital flight, MR-3 mission. The Freedom 7...

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NASA image: Portraits - STS-1
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May 7, 1979

Portraits - STS-1

S79-31775 (29 April 1979) --- These two astronauts are the prime crewmen for the first flight in the Space...

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NASA image: KSC-69pc-0412
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 11 Commander Neil A. Armstrong leads Astronauts Michael Collins and Edwin E....

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NASA image: KSC-69PC-369
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Jul 16, 1969

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 11 Commander Neil A. Armstrong leads astronauts Michael Collins and Edwin E....

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NASA image: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, looks skyward during a memorial service...

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NASA image: Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service
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Aug 31, 2012

Neil Armstrong Family Memorial Service

A photograph of Neil Armstrong as a young man is displayed on a table during a memorial service celebrating the life...

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NASA image: Armstrong Memorial Service
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Sep 13, 2012

Armstrong Memorial Service

Apollo 17 mission commander Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, speaks during a memorial service...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-332
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Jun 24, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 7 prime crew members, front to back, Donn F. Eisele, Walter M. Schirra Jr. and...

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NASA image: Skylab 2 crew during "open house" press day at Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC)
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Jan 19, 1972

Skylab 2 crew during "open house" press day at Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC)

S72-17509 (19 Jan. 1972) --- These three men are the crewmen for the first manned Skylab mission. They are astronaut...

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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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