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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: KSC-2012-4250
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4250

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Public Affairs Officer George Diller speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3122
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3122

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

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 17, 1990

Around Marshall

Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee (1989-1994) touring the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC). The...

MSFC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 8, 1986

Around Marshall

Dr. William R. Lucas, Marshall's fourth Center Director (1974-1986), delivers a speech in front of a picture of the...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4180
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4180

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Jack King, former NASA chief of Public Information, speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3121
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3121

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

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3119
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3119

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

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jun 1, 1986

Around Marshall

Marshall scientist practices working on the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) in the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator.

MSFC
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: Around Marshall
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Sep 3, 1993

Around Marshall

Astronaut Mark Lee participates in the Nitrox breathing system test in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 1, 1986

Around Marshall

James R. Thompon served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from September 29, 1986 until July 6, 1989,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Apr 6, 1998

Around Marshall

Portrait of Marshall's third Center Director Dr. Rocco A. Petrone (1973-1974) standing in front of a Saturn V...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2013-3124
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Jul 27, 2013

KSC-2013-3124

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

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NASA image: KSC-2012-6309
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Nov 26, 2012

KSC-2012-6309

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Fla. – The Cape Canaveral Air Force Station lighthouse takes on a warm glow as...

KSC
NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 3, 1993

Around Marshall

Astronaut Mark Lee participates in the Nitrox breathing system test in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-2012-4183
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Aug 2, 2012

KSC-2012-4183

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

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 13, 1990

Around Marshall

Informal executive portrait of Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee (1989-1994) holding a model of the...

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NASA image: Spring Flooding on the Mississippi
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Jul 11, 2001

Spring Flooding on the Mississippi

The mighty Mississippi River, from its source at Lake Itasca, Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, is approximately 3780...

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NASA image: Fargo, North Dakota, USA
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Apr 1, 2009

Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Why does Fargo flood? The Red River of the North, which forms the border between North Dakota and Minnesota, has a...

JPL
NASA image: Mars Odyssey All Stars: Arabia Dunes
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Dec 9, 2010

Mars Odyssey All Stars: Arabia Dunes

Sand dunes shaped like blue-black flames lie next to a central hill within an unnamed crater in eastern Arabia on...

JPL
NASA image: NASA Spacecraft Images Colorado Most Destructive Wildfire to Date
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Jun 25, 2012

NASA Spacecraft Images Colorado Most Destructive Wildfire to Date

Acquired by NASA Terra spacecraft on June 25, 2012, this image shows the High Park fire west of Fort Collins, Colo....

JPL
NASA image: Colorado Destructive Waldo Canyon Fire
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Jul 6, 2012

Colorado Destructive Waldo Canyon Fire

NASA Terra spacecraft acquired this image of the Waldo Canyon Fire, west of Colorado Springs, Colo., being called...

JPL
NASA image: Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept
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Jun 1, 2005

Phoenix Mission Lander on Mars, Artist Concept

NASA Phoenix Mars Lander, landed on May 25, 2008, and explored the history of water and monitored polar climate on...

JPL
NASA image: Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC
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Jun 17, 2024

Black Space Week 2024 at the NMAAHC

NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins speaks on a panel with NASA astronauts Victor Glover, Joan Higginbotham (retired),...

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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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