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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: Around Marshall
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Mar 22, 1979

Around Marshall

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

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4453C
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Jul 29, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This orbiter tribute of space shuttle Discovery, or OV-103, hangs in Firing Room 4 of the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 22, 1979

Around Marshall

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

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-571
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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-2012-4184
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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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NASA image: Spacelab
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Apr 14, 1992

Spacelab

Female astronauts Jan Davis and Mae Jemison undergo training at Marshall's Spacelab-J Crew Training facility.

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 9, 1967

Saturn Apollo Program

AS-501, the first flight of the Saturn V launch vehicle, takes flight from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Pad 39A on...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 1, 1993

Around Marshall

Astronaut Scott Parazynski participates in a Nitrox breathing system test in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6308
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Nov 26, 2012

KSC-2012-6308

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

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Mar 27, 1970

Around Marshall

Official portrait of Marshall's second Center Director Dr. Eberhard F. Rees (1970-1973).

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Aug 1, 1965

Saturn Apollo Program

Two workers are dwarfed by the five J-2 engines of the Saturn V second stage (S-II) as they make final inspections...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 25, 1994

Around Marshall

Gene Porter Bridwell served as the director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from January 6, 1994 until February...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1984

Around Marshall

Dr. William R. Lucas served as Marshall Space Flight Center Director from June 15, 1974 until July 3, 1986, when he...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4260
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4260

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Jim Adams, NASA deputy chief technologist, speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3118
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Jul 27, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronaut Scholarship Foundation guests at the Kennedy Space Center's Apollo/Saturn V Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4259
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4259

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Dr. Lesley Fletcher, Kennedy Space Center deputy division chief for Education Programs,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 1, 1969

Around Marshall

Dr. Eberhard Rees surrounded by other rocket scientist in the blockhouse, a safe viewing area for rocket tests or...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1997

Around Marshall

Dr. J. Wayne Littles served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from February 3, 1996 until his...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 11, 1997

Around Marshall

Marshall's eighth Center Director Dr. Jerroll W. Littles (1996-1998) and his wife are pictured with President Bill...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4189
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4189

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Lee Solid, a retired senior executive with Rockwell and Boeing, speaks to about 45 of NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4258
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4258

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Si Song, East Coast Spacecraft Integration Lead for United Launch Alliance, speaks to about...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4181
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4181

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Roy Tharpe, president of Space Gateway Support, speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3130
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3130

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

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1970

Around Marshall

Dr. Eberhard Rees served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from March 1, 1970 until January 19, 1973...

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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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