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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: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: MSFC Day of Remembrance 2026
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Jan 22, 2026

MSFC Day of Remembrance 2026

Employees at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, gathered for a candle-lighting ceremony and...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony
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Apr 6, 2019

Astronaut Hall of Fame 2019 Induction Ceremony

Veteran NASA astronauts James Buchli and Janet Kavandi were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in a...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2934
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May 2, 2009

KSC-2009-2934

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– The three newest inductees into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame proudly join current members...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

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STS-135 pilot Doug Hurley signs a welcome home banner before a welcome home ceremony for the crew of the space...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: STS_135_Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS_135_Return

A large crowd of supporters welcomes home the crew of STS-135 during a ceremony for the crew of the space shuttle...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, guests sit under the...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Ellen Ochoa, who was a mission specialist on four space shuttle missions, speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

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NASA image: Memorial service at JSC for the Crew of STS 51-L
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Feb 3, 1986

Memorial service at JSC for the Crew of STS 51-L

Overall view of the audience at the memorial service at JSC for the Crew of STS 51-L.

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NASA image: View of the STS 51-L Memorial service on JSC's main mall
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Jan 31, 1986

View of the STS 51-L Memorial service on JSC's main mall

51L-S-127 (31 Jan. 1986) --- A wide angle lens was used to capture only a portion of the crowd gathered for memorial...

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NASA image: Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers
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Feb 3, 1986

Flags at half-staff in memorial of STS 51-L crewmembers

S86-26436 (31 Jan. 1986) --- The United States flag, in front of the Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) project management...

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NASA image: Family and friend at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L
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Feb 3, 1986

Family and friend at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L

Family and friends of the STS 51-L crew prepare to be seated at the Memorial service at JSC. In the center of the...

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NASA image: Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service
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Jan 31, 1986

Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service

51L-S-108 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Barbara R. Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist to Christa McAuliffe, with others on...

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NASA image: Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L
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Feb 3, 1986

Audience and News Media at the Memorial service at JSC for Crew of STS 51-L

S86-26428 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Dozens of cameras and thousands of eyes focus on President Ronald Reagan (out of frame...

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NASA image: STS 51-F crew egress the orbiter and are greeted by George Abbey
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Aug 6, 1985

STS 51-F crew egress the orbiter and are greeted by George Abbey

51F-S-162 (6 Aug 1985) ---Mission Operations Director George W.S. Abbey, right, shakes hands with Astronaut C....

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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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