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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: View of the Challenger from the fixed camera in McCandless's helmet
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Feb 11, 1984

View of the Challenger from the fixed camera in McCandless's helmet

S84-27020 (7 Feb 1984) --- A fixed camera on astronaut Bruce McCandless II's helmet recorded this rare scene of the...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Mercury 7 astronaut Scott Carpenter is warmly greeted by spectators while sitting in...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Suzan Cooper, representing her late husband Mercury 7 astronaut Gordon Cooper, waves to...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. – Laura Shepard Churchley, representing her late father Mercury 7 astronaut Alan Shepard, waves...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, NASA's...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired shuttle and Skylab astronaut Dick Lousma greets spectators from a Chevrolet Corvette...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, United...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3386
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana gives a...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, United...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

Altrameise Myers, Tech Sgt., 45th Space Wing sings the National Anthem during the start of a ceremony where two USPS...

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NASA image: Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight
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May 5, 1961

Astronaut Alan Shepard is rescued by helicopter at end of MR-3 flight

S88-31376 (5 May 1961) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr., pilot of the Mercury-Redstone 3 (MR-3) suborbital...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Mercury...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden addresses the audience during a celebration at Complex 5/6...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Mercury...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3377
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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Gemini and Apollo astronaut Dick Gordon waves to spectators from a vintage Chevrolet...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

United States Postal Service Vice President of Finance Steve Masse, left, and NASA Mercury Astronaut Scott...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former astronaut Bob Cabana addresses the audience at a...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director and former space shuttle astronaut Bob Cabana waves to...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Invited guests attend a celebration at Complex 5/6 on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in...

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May 4, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Rocket Garden at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Mercury...

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May 7, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Retired Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham greets spectators from a vintage Chevrolet Corvette...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Invited guests and media representatives attend a celebration at Complex 5/6 on Cape...

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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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