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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: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: ----History
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Dec 27, 1900

----History

Years before Huntsville, Alabama got its start in missiles and space, the community was known as the State's leading...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Phil Moyer, at right, original project lead for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the iconic facility on...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, far left, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB); and Phil Moyer, fourth from...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Family members of the original Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) architect tour the iconic facility on Nov. 22, 2019...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, far left in front, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), tours the iconic...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Dick Bergmann, second from left, original lead designer for the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB), and Phil Moyer,...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Kelvin Manning, at right, Kennedy Space Center’s associate director, technical, speaks to Dick Bergmann, center,...

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NASA image: VAB Architects Tour Historic Building
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Nov 22, 2019

VAB Architects Tour Historic Building

Family members of the original Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) architect ride in an elevator during a tour of the...

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NASA image: Apollo Mission Control Media B-roll_ jsc2019m000563
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Jun 27, 2019

Apollo Mission Control Media B-roll_ jsc2019m000563

Media B-roll showcasing the Apollo era Historic Mission Control Center and the new restoration that has taken place....

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NASA image: Jeanette Scissum-Mickens, was honored by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at the Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities Roundtable Discussion: Minority Women in STEM
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Sep 27, 2017

Jeanette Scissum-Mickens, was honored by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at the Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities Roundtable Discussion: Minority Women in STEM

Retired Marshall scientist, Jeanette Scissum-Mickens, was honored by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey at the Alabama...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, commemorates the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, located on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama,commemorates the...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Oct 26, 2000

Around Marshall

This plaque, displayed on the grounds of Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama commemorates the...

MSFC
NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site
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Nov 24, 2014

The Historical Time Clock is Dismantled from the Press Site

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the historic countdown clock at the spaceport's Press Site is...

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NASA image: SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California
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Aug 31, 2000

SRTM Stereo Pair: Wheeler Ridge, California

Wheeler Ridge and vicinity, California, is a site of major tectonic activity, both historically and over recent...

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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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