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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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Feb 21, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- This image was taken from the Shuttle Landing Facility's air traffic control tower at NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight
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Dec 19, 2019

NASA in Silicon Valley Live - Air Taxis and the Future of Flight

NASA in Silicon Valley Live is a talk show that features conversations with scientists, researchers, engineers and...

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NASA image: Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators
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Sep 25, 2024

Researchers at the controls of the air taxi simulators

Focus on active photos –Class B Simulation Evaluation in the ATOL Lab at Langley (Also at FAA Tech Center) where...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2348
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2361
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida, A T-38 chase aircraft...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2351
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2350
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2352
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Apr 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the early morning hours at NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Shuttle Landing Facility in...

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NASA image: ARC-20190815-AAV3213-UTM-TCL4-TexasBRoll-NASAWeb
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Aug 14, 2019

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NASA is in the final stage of testing its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Air Traffic Management (UTM) software. The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3955
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Jul 19, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – This aerial view shows the Shuttle Landing Facility’s air traffic control tower at the...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd2865
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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute unfurls upon landing on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour passes the air traffic control tower (left) next to the Shuttle Landing...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute unfurls upon landing on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2807
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Apr 20, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Space shuttle Discovery lands on Runway 33 at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy...

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Dec 22, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Space Shuttle Discovery's drag chute unfurls upon landing on Runway 15 at NASA Kennedy...

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Aug 21, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Endeavour passes the air traffic control tower (left) next to the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Webb Moves to Johnson Space Center
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Mar 14, 2019

Webb Moves to Johnson Space Center

May 2017 marked the end of an era for NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center because the James Webb Space Telescope has...

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NASA image: Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen
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Dec 8, 2017

Lightning Flashes and Gravity Waves in Tropical Cyclone Mahasen

Tropical Cyclone Mahasen is moving north through the Indian Ocean along a track that places landfall along the...

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Feb 28, 2025

HWHAP Ep374 MCC Communications Corridor

Host (Joseph Zakrzewski): Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space...

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May 1, 2025

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Ep383_MCC Special Operations Kenna Pell (Host) Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the...

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HWHAP Ep389 Runway to the Stars

Courtney Beasley Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center....

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Sep 5, 2025

HWHAP Ep400 Advancing NASA

Ep400_Advancing NASA Gary Jordan Houston We Have a Podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson...

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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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