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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA and Japanese VIPs try to sense any heat still resident in the nose cone of space shuttle...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-127 crew members take part in a news...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-landing news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, participants...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-landing news conference at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Associate...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the STS-127 crew members take part in a news...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127 crew members are greeted by NASA...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space Space shuttle Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At a post-landing news conference, Public Affairs Officer Allard Beutel (far left) moderates...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden walks with...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour clears the trees as it heads for a landing on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The unfurled drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it lands on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana (left) and NASA...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour kicks up dust as it touches down on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the firing room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, keeping track of the imminent launch of...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour nears touchdown on Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, president of the Japan Aerospace Exploration...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Exiting from the crew transport vehicle at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-127...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Space shuttle Endeavour lowers its landing gear as it approaches Runway 15 at NASA's Kennedy...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The unfurled drogue chute slows space shuttle Endeavour as it lands on Runway 15 at NASA's...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With landing gear lowered, space shuttle Endeavour drops quickly toward Runway 15 at NASA's...

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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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