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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-06pd2220
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Sep 26, 2006

KSC-06pd2220

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - A ribbon-cutting at NASA's Kennedy Space Center officially reactivated the Operations...

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NASA image: Crewmembers in the Node 1/Unity during Expedition 13
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Jul 29, 2006

Crewmembers in the Node 1/Unity during Expedition 13

ISS013-E-62373 (29 July 2006) --- Astronaut Jeffrey N. Williams, Expedition 13 NASA space station science officer...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dr. Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA, announces Lockheed...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos gets his hair cut, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1582
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Jul 15, 2005

KSC-05pd-1582

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lloyd Pierce, a NASA test engineer, checks electronic components related to the faulty...

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NASA image: Payload commander Voss on aft flight deck
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Sep 18, 2012

Payload commander Voss on aft flight deck

STS083-305-010 (4-8 April 1997) --- Astronaut Janice E. Voss, mission specialist, works with communications systems...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1728
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Nov 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The site being identified in the photo is the scrape on the surface of the honeycomb...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1375
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Jan 8, 2013

KSC-2013-1375

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers use a cutting torch to dismantle a water tower in the Launch Complex 39 area at...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 12, 2018

AirBOS4

Composite image of Background Oriented Schlieren (BOS) data (contour) with a cut-out images of the T-38’s during a...

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NASA image: Strait of Gibraltar
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Jun 22, 1973

Strait of Gibraltar

SL2-05-370 (22 June 1973) --- Gateway to the Atlantic, since ancient times the Strait of Gibraltar (36.5N, 4.5W) is...

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NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Former NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott delivers remarks during an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement...

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NASA image: Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet
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Aug 4, 2023

Mongolian Prime Minister and NASA Deputy Administrator Meet

Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai of Mongolia, left, and NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy shake hands at...

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NASA image: Earth Information Center Student Engagement
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Jun 23, 2023

Earth Information Center Student Engagement

Local students participate in an Earth Information Center (EIC) student engagement event, Friday, June 23, 2023, at...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1731
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Nov 14, 2002

KSC-02pd1731

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- One of a team of robotic experts looks at the site of the scrape on the surface of the...

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NASA image: SSPF Operational Upgrades
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Nov 15, 2016

SSPF Operational Upgrades

Bill Dowdell, International Space Station technical director, speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting ceremony in...

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NASA image: iss064e016688
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Dec 30, 2020

iss064e016688

iss064e016688 (Dec. 30, 2020) --- Radish leaves cut from the bulb are attached to a work area in the Harmony module...

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NASA image: VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic
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Feb 20, 2020

VEG-PONDS-03 Infographic

Infographic illustrating the Passive Orbital Nutrient Delivery System (PONDS) plant growth unit. The PONDS units are...

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Dec 15, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- On Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, the wiring is checked and validated...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dave Richardson, director, Air Vehicle Design and Technologies, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, speaks after the...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dr. Jaiwon Shin, associate administrator for the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA, announces Lockheed...

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NASA image: iss064e039521
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Mar 4, 2021

iss064e039521

iss064e039521 (3/4/2021) --- NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins is shown using the High school students United with NASA to...

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NASA image: Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts
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Oct 9, 2018

Expedition 57 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 57 Flight Engineer Nick Hague of NASA gets his hair cut, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 at the Cosmonaut Hotel in...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dr. Ed Waggoner, program director, Integrated Aviation Systems Program, NASA, speaks at a briefing on the Low Boom...

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NASA image: Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing
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Apr 3, 2018

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Dave Richardson, director, Air Vehicle Design and Technologies, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, speaks after the...

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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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