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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: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Dr. Roger Launius, Associate Director of Collections and Curatorial Affairs at the Smithsonian National Air and...

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NASA image: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, far right, answers...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

A Virginia student wears gloves to simulate the awkward feel and dexterity that astronauts experience when working...

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NASA image: Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H
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Nov 30, 2022

Vice President Harris and French President Macron meet at NASA H

French President Emmanuel Macron and NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participate in an industry roundtable,...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1189
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Jan 26, 2015

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HOUSTON, Texas - jsc2015e031234 - Kathy Lueders, program manager of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, discusses the...

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NASA image: Administrator Bolden Delivers Speech at AAS
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Jan 5, 2010

Administrator Bolden Delivers Speech at AAS

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks at the 215th meeting of the American Astronomical Society (AAS) in...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Jun 23, 2014

50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, of Texas, speaks as part of a panel discussion at an event celebrating...

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NASA image: Near-Earth Objects Discovered to Date | Here's the Count
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Jun 30, 2023

Near-Earth Objects Discovered to Date | Here's the Count

June 30 may be International Asteroid Day, but at NASA, every day is asteroid day! So what do we know about the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference
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Apr 29, 2019

NASA Administrator at IAA Planetary Defense Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine watches a short video as part of his keynote speech at the sixth International...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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May 29, 2025

What's Up: June 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2025? Saturn and Venus in the morning sky, and Mars at night. June...

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NASA image: Material Science
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Aug 6, 2002

Material Science

Twila Schneider of Infinity Technology in Huntsville, AL, uses a small sand displacement box to explain the...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence greets Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot after arriving at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2989
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Jun 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- During opening ceremonies for the new 90,000-square-foot "Space Shuttle Atlantis" facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2975
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Jun 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, center director Bob Cabana speaks to...

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NASA image: State of NASA Live Address
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Mar 28, 2022

State of NASA Live Address

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro addresses attendees before NASA Administrator Bill Nelson delivers the...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2993
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Jun 29, 2013

KSC-2013-2993

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, more than 40 space shuttle...

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NASA image: Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event
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Aug 20, 2014

Ancient Earth, Alien Earths Event

Panelists pose for a group photo at the “Ancient Earth, Alien Earths” Event at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC...

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NASA image: Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission
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May 20, 1997

Earth observations taken from shuttle orbiter Atlantis during STS-84 mission

STS084-712-003 (15-24 May 1997) --- Early morning sun highlights the volcanic features on Onekotan Island which is...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 astronauts pictured inside the Cygnus XL cargo craft
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Sep 18, 2025

Expedition 73 astronauts pictured inside the Cygnus XL cargo craft

iss073e0704084 (Sept. 18, 2025) --- Pictured inside the Northrop Grumman Cygnus XL cargo craft are (clockwise from...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Rick Armstrong, son of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong answers a question during at panel discussion at the...

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NASA image: 2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands
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Dec 13, 2022

2022 Agency End-of-Year All Hands

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, center, delivers remarks during an end-of-the year all hands with senior...

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NASA image: 2017 Science and Technology Jamboree
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Dec 8, 2017

2017 Science and Technology Jamboree

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center’s Science and Technology Office held its 11th annual Science and Technology...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

John Logsdon, Apollo historian and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, speaks about the history of...

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NASA image: What's Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Dec 1, 2023

What's Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2024? Venus begins its exit from the morning sky, as Mars makes its...

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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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