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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: Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students
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Feb 8, 2011

Leland Melvin Meets with Elementary Students

Leland Melvin, NASA Associate Administrator for Education and former space shuttle astronaut, reads to first and...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew
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Jun 14, 2003

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition Seven crew

ISS007-E-07388 (14 June 2003) --- Some of the deepest canyons in the world cut west to the Pacific from the high...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2876
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Jun 21, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Camp Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1682
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Mar 8, 2012

KSC-2012-1682

VIERA, Fla. – The public gets a close view of a full-scale test version of NASA's new Orion Multi-Purpose Crew...

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NASA image: History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory
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Dec 4, 2000

History of Chandra X-Ray Observatory

Chandra X-Ray Observatory provided this composite X-ray (blue and green) and optical (red) image of the active...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4804
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Aug 20, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In NASA Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building, sunlight highlights the 327-foot...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-3518
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Sep 9, 2013

KSC-2013-3518

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, future space explorers gather during...

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NASA image: STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad during night launch
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Nov 15, 1990

STS-38 Atlantis, OV-104, lifts off from KSC LC Pad during night launch

STS-38 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad at...

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NASA image: STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39
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Oct 6, 1990

STS-41 Discovery, OV-103, lifts off from KSC Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39

STS-41 Discovery, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 103, lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Launch Complex (LC) Pad 39...

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NASA image: What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 1, 2022

What's Up: June 2022 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in June 2022? The morning quartet of Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars continues...

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NASA image: To Bonneville and Beyond
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Mar 18, 2004

To Bonneville and Beyond

The route of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, from its landing site to its location on sol 72 (March 16, 2004)...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence Visits Kennedy Space Center

NASA Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro addresses agency leaders, U.S. and Florida government...

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NASA image: What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jun 29, 2023

What's Up: July 2023 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in July 2023? Mars and Venus start the month close together, but part ways and...

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NASA image: Chief Technologist Innovation
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Aug 2, 2018

Chief Technologist Innovation

Judges Josh Santora, left, a program specialist with Kennedy Space Center’s Communication and Public Engagement (PX)...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

NASA astronaut Doug Wheelock, left, Rick Armstrong, son of Apollo 11 astronaut Neil Armstrong, second from left,...

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NASA image: Doing Bigger and Better Things All the Time
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Mar 30, 2022

Doing Bigger and Better Things All the Time

There’s a new American record-holder for longest single spaceflight: NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei is back on Earth...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary logo
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Mar 2, 2011

50th anniversary logo

John C. Stennis Space Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. NASA announced plans to build a rocket...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Lisa Colloredo, deputy program manager for the Commercial Crew Program, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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NASA image: Inside KSC! for Mar. 26, 2021
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Mar 26, 2021

Inside KSC! for Mar. 26, 2021

Kennedy Space Center employees with more than 20 years of federal service were recognized during a virtual Length of...

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NASA image: February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA
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Jan 31, 2025

February 2025 Skywatching Tips from NASA

What are some skywatching highlights in February 2025? Venus blazes at its brightest in the early evening, despite...

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NASA image: Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii
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Aug 28, 1997

Pathfinder in flight over Hawaii

Pathfinder, NASA's solar-powered, remotely-piloted aircraft is shown while it was conducting a series of science...

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NASA image: Expedition 48/49 crew visit to MSFC
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Apr 6, 2017

Expedition 48/49 crew visit to MSFC

NASA astronaut Kate Rubins presents highlights from Expedition 48/49, her mission to the International Space...

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NASA image: Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California
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Nov 19, 2003

Old Fire/Grand Prix Fire, California

On November 18, 2003, the Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) on NASA's Terra...

NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Darrell Foster, chief of Project Management in Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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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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