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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: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

Douglas Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

Douglas Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

Douglas Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and...

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NASA image: Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag
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Dec 17, 2019

Associate Administrator Douglas Loverro Participates in the Hanging of the ISS Flag

Douglas Loverro, NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, and...

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NASA image: Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC
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Jan 22, 1968

Dr. Gilruth and Dr. Kraft - Mission Control Center (MCC) - Apollo V Launch - MSC

S68-18733 (22 Jan. 1968) --- Dr. Robert R. Gilruth (right), MSC Director, sits with Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr.,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 25, 1965

Wernher von Braun

This image depicts the tension in the Launch Control Center of the Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral, Florida,...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Kathy Lueders Tour in O&C

Kathy Lueders, second from right, associate administrator of the Human Exploration and Operations Mission...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, Catherine Koerner,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, Catherine Koerner,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, Catherine Koerner,...

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NASA image: NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop
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Jun 27, 2023

NASA’s Moon to Mars Architecture Workshop

Nujoud Merancy, architecture lead for NASA's Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, Catherine Koerner,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-4 Administrator Briefing
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Apr 26, 2022

SpaceX Crew-4 Administrator Briefing

Kathryn Lueders, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters in Washington, is...

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NASA image: Documentary views of Flight Director and Controller activity during STS-2
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Nov 12, 1981

Documentary views of Flight Director and Controller activity during STS-2

S81-39431 (12 Nov. 1981) --- Eugene F. Kranz, left, and Dr. Christopher C. Kraft Jr. monitor data displayed on the...

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NASA image: View of activity in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-D
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Jun 26, 1984

View of activity in the Mission Control Center during STS 41-D

41D-3073 (30 Aug 1984) --- The beginning stages of a busy six-day mission are monitored by some NASA officials in...

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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08157 (1 March 2002) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger (seated), and LeRoy Cain are photographed at the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Postlaunch News Conference - 4K
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Aug 1, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Postlaunch News Conference - 4K

NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA and SpaceX leadership discuss the successful launch of the Crew-11 mission to the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Postlaunch News Conference - 720p
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Aug 1, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Postlaunch News Conference - 720p

NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA and SpaceX leadership discuss the successful launch of the Crew-11 mission to the...

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NASA image: View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return
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Apr 16, 1970

View of Mission Control Center during the Apollo 13 emergency return

S70-35369 (16 April 1970) --- Discussion in the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR) dealing with the Apollo 13...

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Mar 1, 2002

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JSC2002-E-08147 (1 March 2002) --- Astronaut Kent V. Rominger (left), Wayne Hale, and Lawrence Bourgeois...

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NASA image: Scene at the Flight Operations Director's console during Apollo 6
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Apr 4, 1968

Scene at the Flight Operations Director's console during Apollo 6

S68-20986 (4 April 1968) --- Scene at the flight operations director's console in the Mission Control Center,...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, swears in Jim Free as the first associate administrator of the new Exploration...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, shakes hands with Jim Free after being sworn in as the first associate...

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NASA image: Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD
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Sep 20, 2021

Jim Free Sworn In as AA for ESDMD

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, swears in Jim Free as the first associate administrator of the new Exploration...

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NASA image: jsc2020m001407_Flight_Operations_for_the_International_Space_Station
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Nov 12, 2020

jsc2020m001407_Flight_Operations_for_the_International_Space_Station

In recognition of the 20th anniversary of continuous human presence aboard the International Space Station, listen...

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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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