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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: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Singer Chaka Khan performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

12 year old singer Jamia Nash performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the...

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NASA image: Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo
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Jul 17, 2009

Kennedy Center Salute To Apollo

Singer Chaka Khan performs during the "Salute to Apollo" ceremony at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,...

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NASA image: The Naval Academy Glee Club Performs at KSC
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Mar 9, 2020

The Naval Academy Glee Club Performs at KSC

The Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Kennedy Space Center employees.

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NASA image: Marshburn performs maintenance on the CDRA in the JPM
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Mar 8, 2013

Marshburn performs maintenance on the CDRA in the JPM

ISS034-E-063336 (8 March 2013) --- NASA astronaut Tom Marshburn, Expedition 34 flight engineer, performs maintenance...

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NASA image: Pettit performs Ultrasound Eye Imaging
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Apr 12, 2012

Pettit performs Ultrasound Eye Imaging

ISS030-E-235669 (12 April 2012) --- NASA astronaut Don Pettit, Expedition 30 flight engineer, performs ultrasound...

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NASA image: Ford performs maintenance on the CDRA in the JPM
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Mar 9, 2013

Ford performs maintenance on the CDRA in the JPM

ISS034-E-063052 (9 March 2013) --- NASA astronaut Kevin Ford, Expedition 34 commander, performs maintenance on the...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Musician Herbie Hancock bows to the audience after perfrorming during a program commemorating Human Spaceflight and...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Musician Herbie Hancock plays a piece on the piano during a program commemorating Human Spaceflight and the Kennedy...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy
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May 25, 2011

Human Spaceflight The Kennedy Legacy

Actress Nichelle Nichols, best known for her role as communications officer Lieutenant Uhura in the series "Star...

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NASA image: Thirsk performs IFM on cable cartridge
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Jun 23, 2009

Thirsk performs IFM on cable cartridge

ISS020-E-013990 (23 June 2009) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk, Expedition 20 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Whitson and Treschev perform maintenance on the TVIS
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Oct 13, 2002

Whitson and Treschev perform maintenance on the TVIS

ISS005-E-17388 (13 October 2002) --- Cosmonaut Sergei Y. Treschev (left) and astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition...

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NASA image: Novitskiy performs in-flight maintenance on the TVIS
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Jan 23, 2013

Novitskiy performs in-flight maintenance on the TVIS

ISS034-E-033549 (23 Jan. 2013) --- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Expedition 34 flight engineer, performs routine...

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NASA image: Whitson and Treschev perform maintenance on the TVIS
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Oct 13, 2002

Whitson and Treschev perform maintenance on the TVIS

ISS005-E-17387 (13 October 2002) --- Cosmonaut Sergei Y. Treschev (left) and astronaut Peggy A. Whitson, Expedition...

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NASA image: NASA’s ER-2 performs a DCOTSS check flight
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May 13, 2022

NASA’s ER-2 performs a DCOTSS check flight

NASA’s ER-2 aircraft performs a check flight for the Dynamics and Chemistry of the Summer Stratosphere, or DCOTSS,...

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NASA image: F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test
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Feb 14, 1991

F/A-18 Performs Thrust Vectoring Test

NASA’s F/A-18 High Alpha Research Vehicle, also known as the “Silk Purse,” performs a thrust vectoring test in...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

The Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras performs "Clair du Lune" with Guest Conductor Emil de Cou during the National...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

Miles O'Brien of PBS serves as master of ceremonies during a National Tribute to Sally Ride at the John F. Kennedy...

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NASA image: Hadfield performs regular maintenance on Biolab, in the Columbus Module
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Feb 20, 2013

Hadfield performs regular maintenance on Biolab, in the Columbus Module

ISS034-E-051715 (20 Feb. 2013) --- Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield, Expedition 34 flight engineer,...

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NASA image: Burbank performs the scheduled extensive cleanup of ventilation systems
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Feb 22, 2012

Burbank performs the scheduled extensive cleanup of ventilation systems

ISS030-E-093414 (22 Feb. 2012) --- NASA astronaut Dan Burbank, Expedition 30 commander, performs the scheduled...

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NASA image: FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance
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Jul 28, 2011

FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance

ISS028-E-019392 (28 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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NASA image: Williams performs IFM during Expedition 13
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Aug 24, 2006

Williams performs IFM during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-70896 (24 Aug. 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module
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Jun 4, 2014

Gerst and Swanson perform blood draw in Columbus module

Astronaut Alexander Gerst,Expedition 40 flight engineer (background),and Expedition 40 Commander Steve Swanson are...

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NASA image: FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance
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Jul 28, 2011

FE Fossum performs aRED In-Flight Maintenance

ISS028-E-019399 (28 July 2011) --- NASA astronaut Mike Fossum, Expedition 28 flight engineer, performs in-flight...

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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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