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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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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA's Bruce Buckingham, of the Kennedy Space Center's Technology Integration Office, speaks...

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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Atlantis, or OV-104, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 10, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center's rocket development has always included component testing. Pictured here is a Cell...

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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronaut Alan Bean speaks...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4188
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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former Kennedy Space Center Director Jay Honeycutt speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3117
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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center Bob Cabana, Kennedy's director, right,...

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Feb 8, 2001

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad locomotive at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is part of the space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6307
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Nov 26, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. – This view looking up contrasts the black and white lighthouse at Cape...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-572
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Apr 29, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves along the track at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4256
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- About 45 of NASA’s social media followers respond to remarks by NASA Administrator Charles...

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NASA image: KSC01PD-1616
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Feb 8, 2001

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad locomotive at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida is part of the space...

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May 24, 1962

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter stands in front of the Mercury Control Center. Carpenter...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3129
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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronaut Edward Gibson...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4185
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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- About 45 of NASA’s social media followers listen to a speaker during two days of...

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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronaut Vance Brand...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4450D
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This is a version of space shuttle Atlantis' orbiter tribute, or OV-104, which hangs in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4179
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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Tribe, retired chief engineer for Boeing/Rockwell Launch Support Services, speaks to...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 20, 1990

Around Marshall

President George Bush is taken for a tour of Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) by Marshall's sixth Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3127
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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronaut Gerald Carr...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 13, 1977

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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May 21, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments moves along the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4178
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Aug 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From the left, former NASA Director of Public Affairs Hugh Harris is joined by Jack King,...

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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, Skylab astronauts, from the left, Paul...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3132
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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center, former NASA astronauts, from the left,...

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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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