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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: Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony
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Mar 31, 2017

Radiological Control Center (RADCC) Renaming Ceremony

Nancy Bray, director of Spaceport Integration and Services at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, left, is joined by Myrna...

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

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

J.D. Harrington, public affairs officer, Aeronautics Mission Directorate, NASA, speaks at a briefing on the Low Boom...

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NASA image: SSPF Operational Upgrades
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Nov 15, 2016

SSPF Operational Upgrades

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, speaks to guests during a ribbon cutting ceremony in the high bay...

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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-04pd0523
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Mar 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the SRB Assembly and Refurbishment Facility, STS-114 crew members look at the...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-1581
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Jul 15, 2005

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

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1567
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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Feb 3, 1994

Microgravity

The objective of this facility is to investigate the potential of space grown semiconductor materials by the vapor...

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NASA image: NASA at the Space & Science Festival
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Aug 5, 2017

NASA at the Space & Science Festival

NASA Acting Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier gives a talk to teachers attending a professional development...

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

Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Briefing

Peter Iosifidis, program manager, Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, speaks on a panel at a...

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NASA image: NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study
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Jul 20, 2023

NASA Armstrong Supports AEROcAST Wind Study

This is one of two lidar units positioned on either end of Building 4833 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center...

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NASA image: AirBOS4
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Dec 11, 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: LDCM Long Swath: 15min
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May 15, 2013

LDCM Long Swath: 15min

The "director's cut." Landsat collects data down to 30 meters per pixel, covering an area 185 kilometers wide. It...

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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: jsc2020e045036
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Aug 19, 2020

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jsc2020e045036 (8/19/2020) --- Preflight bench review imagery of the High school students United with NASA to Create...

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NASA image: iss064e008675
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Nov 30, 2020

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iss064e008675 (Nov. 30, 2020) --- Radish leaves cut from the bulb are attached to a work area in the Harmony module...

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NASA image: 1400879
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Aug 13, 2014

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AIDING IN THE OFFICIAL BUILDING 4220 RIBBON-CUTTING ARE, FROM LEFT, JOHN HONEYCUTT, DEPUTY MANAGER OF THE SPACE...

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NASA image: Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts
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Mar 12, 2019

Expedition 59 Crew Haircuts

Expedition 59 cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin of Roscosmos gets his hair cut, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Cosmonaut...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1741
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Nov 15, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- An ultrasound device is held at the site where the honeycomb shell around Endeavour's...

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NASA image: NASA News Conference: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is Complete
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Apr 21, 2026

NASA News Conference: Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is Complete

Named after NASA’s first chief astronomer, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will have a deep, panoramic view of...

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NASA image: Iceland Volcano Puffs Ash as Lava Flow Cuts Through Eyjafjallajökull Icecap
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May 5, 2010

Iceland Volcano Puffs Ash as Lava Flow Cuts Through Eyjafjallajökull Icecap

Dramatic changes have been observed at the Eyjafjallajökull volcano in Iceland by NASA's Earth Observing 1 (EO-1)...

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NASA image: View of Expedition 28 FE Volkov cutting an Onion in the Node 1
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Jun 24, 2011

View of Expedition 28 FE Volkov cutting an Onion in the Node 1

ISS028-E-009652 (24 June 2011) --- Russian cosmonaut Sergei Volkov, Expedition 28 flight engineer, holds a fresh...

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NASA image: Cake cutting celebration with Expedition 1 crew in Building 5
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Aug 4, 2000

Cake cutting celebration with Expedition 1 crew in Building 5

JSC2000-05569 (August 2000) --- Symbolizing the completion of its preflight training in the United States, the...

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NASA image: Mission Specialist (MS) Lenoir cuts Pilot Overmyer's hair on middeck
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Nov 16, 1982

Mission Specialist (MS) Lenoir cuts Pilot Overmyer's hair on middeck

STS005-07-235 (11-16 Nov. 1982) --- Astronaut William B. Lenoir, mission specialist for STS-5, uses scissors and a...

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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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