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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: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, spoke of the progress in the Saturn Program during his...

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NASA image: X-15 AIRCRAFT - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA
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Nov 1, 1963

X-15 AIRCRAFT - EDWARDS AFB (EAFB), CA

S63-19148 (1963) --- Neil A. Armstrong, a civilian, was a member of the second group of astronauts selected by the...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3213
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Jun 1, 2010

KSC-2010-3213

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-001 ---- The STS-133 mission patch is based upon sketches from the late...

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NASA image: Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator
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Jul 16, 2009

Charles Bolden First Day As Administrator

Charles F. Bolden, Jr. enters the NASA Administrator's office to start his first day as the 12th administrator of...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1037
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May 20, 2005

KSC-05pd-1037

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Michael Griffin, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1038
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May 20, 2005

KSC-05pd-1038

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Michael Griffin, administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration...

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NASA image: KSC-69p-201
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Mar 13, 1969

KSC-69p-201

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One hour after their Apollo 9 spacecraft splashed down today in the Atlantic Ocean,...

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NASA image: KSC-69p-196
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Mar 13, 1969

KSC-69p-196

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Wearing flight caps presented to them by the crew of the USS Guadalcanal, bearded...

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NASA image: KSC-69p-197
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Mar 13, 1969

KSC-69p-197

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Bearded and smiling, Apollo 9 astronauts, left to right, Russell L. Schweickart, David...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4288
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Feb 11, 2011

KSC-2011-4288

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- JSC2011-E-026189 --- NASA astronaut Chris Ferguson, commander. Photo...

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NASA image: Astronaut Roberto Vittori
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Nov 21, 2000

Astronaut Roberto Vittori

JSC2000-07238 (21 Nov. 2000) --- European Space Agency astronaut Roberto Vittori, mission specialist. Photo credit:...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-4289
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Feb 11, 2011

KSC-2011-4289

JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston, Texas --- JSC2011-E-026188 --- NASA astronaut Doug Hurley, pilot. Photo credit: NASA...

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NASA image: Charles F. Bolden Jr. Sworn In As Administrator
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Sep 18, 2009

Charles F. Bolden Jr. Sworn In As Administrator

Charles F. Bolden Jr. is sworn in as 12th Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at NASA...

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NASA image: Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait
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Jan 23, 2017

Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., NASA Acting Administrator, Official Portrait

Portrait, Robert M. Lightfoot Jr., Acting Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),...

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NASA image: Charles F. Bolden Official Portrait
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Jul 28, 2009

Charles F. Bolden Official Portrait

Portrait, Charles F. Bolden, Jr., Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington,...

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NASA image: Lori B. Garver Official Portrait
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Aug 5, 2009

Lori B. Garver Official Portrait

Portrait, Lori B. Garver, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington,...

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NASA image: Lori B. Garver Official Portrait
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Aug 4, 2009

Lori B. Garver Official Portrait

Portrait, Lori B. Garver, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington,...

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NASA image: Lori B. Garver Sworn In As Deputy Administrator
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Jul 16, 2009

Lori B. Garver Sworn In As Deputy Administrator

Lori B. Garver is sworn in as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard Official Portrait
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Oct 24, 2018

NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard Official Portrait

Portrait, Jim Morhard, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Wednesday, Oct....

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NASA image: Shana Dale Official Portrait
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Nov 28, 2005

Shana Dale Official Portrait

Portrait, Shana L. Dale, Deputy Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Washington, DC,...

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NASA image: Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Gemini 6 of 7 - Space Photography - Outer Space
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Dec 15, 1965

Gemini-Titan (GT)-6 - Gemini 6 of 7 - Space Photography - Outer Space

S65-63188 (15 Dec. 1965) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Gemini-7 spacecraft as seen...

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NASA image: Gemini VI Mission Image - Rendezvous with Gemini VII
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Dec 17, 1965

Gemini VI Mission Image - Rendezvous with Gemini VII

S65-63189 (15 Dec. 1965) --- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Gemini-7 spacecraft as seen...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Research Center Broll
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Oct 23, 2024

NASA Langley Research Center Broll

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Official Portrait of Astronaut Mark Kelly
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Jan 5, 2005

Official Portrait of Astronaut Mark Kelly

JSC2005-E-20603 (5 Jan. 2005) --- NASA astronaut Mark E. Kelly, commander. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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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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