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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: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks to students...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, talks with DC area school children about Earth Day during his visit of NASA...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, looks on as visitors to NASA’s Earth Information Center view exhibits and...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, speaks to students...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

Visitors to NASA’s Earth Information Center view exhibits and hands-on activities as NASA celebrates Earth Day,...

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NASA image: NASA Earth Day Exhibits
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Apr 22, 2022

NASA Earth Day Exhibits

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, left, talks with NASA team members about Earth Day during his tour of NASA hands-on...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Earth Day
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Apr 19, 2024

NASA Celebrates Earth Day

Visitors to NASA’s Earth Information Center view exhibits and hands-on activities as NASA celebrates Earth Day,...

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NASA image: 2011 Take Our Children to Work Day
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Jul 26, 2011

2011 Take Our Children to Work Day

During the 2011 Take Our Children to Work Day at Stennis Space Center, participants engaged in hands-on activities,...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp1034
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Jul 21, 1999

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Waiting for the arrival of the Liberty Bell 7 after its raising from the ocean floor....

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NASA image: KSC00pp0753
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Jun 13, 2000

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Children on a tour at the KSC Visitor Complex get an early look at the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0753
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Jun 13, 2000

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Children on a tour at the KSC Visitor Complex get an early look at the Discovery Channel's Liberty Bell 7 Space...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0694
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Jun 17, 1999

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Center Director Roy Bridges opens the second Super Safety and Health Day at Kennedy Space Center, an entire day when...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 23, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the French space agency, National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), center, shakes...

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NASA image: Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception
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Apr 23, 2014

Repairing Hubble Exhibit Reception

Individuals in attendance who had a hand in the development or servicing of the Hubble Space Telescope pose for a...

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NASA image: STS-41 Pilot Cabana holds 16mm camera on OV-103's middeck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 Pilot Cabana holds 16mm camera on OV-103's middeck

STS041-05-011 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- Astronaut Robert D. Cabana, STS-41 pilot, exhibits the weightlessness of space...

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NASA image: International Observe the Moon Night
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Oct 28, 2017

International Observe the Moon Night

Marshall Space Flight Center retiree Ron Creel with young participant at LUROVA exhibit. The event, hosted by the...

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NASA image: Robot Rocket Rally
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Mar 14, 2014

Robot Rocket Rally

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A visitor to the Robot Rocket Rally tries his hand at virtual reality in a demonstration of...

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NASA image: This Space for Vent
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Feb 27, 2015

This Space for Vent

The volcanic vent northeast of Rachmaninoff basin is framed perfectly in this image. The surface in some regions...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

Dr. Richard DeLombard of NASA's Glenn Research Center, hands the relase line for the Microgravity Demonstrator to a...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Jul 29, 2000

Microgravity

NASA representatives prepare for another day's work answering questions and handing out posters at AirVenture 2000....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2155
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Apr 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, members of the news media were on...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2142
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Apr 25, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, members of the news media were on...

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NASA image: KSC-99pp0695
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Jun 17, 1999

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Capt. Dennis E. Fitch, a consultant and former pilot instructor with United Airlines, addresses an audience of KSC...

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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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