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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-2009-3308
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana talks to guests at the annual Community Leaders...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3306
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Introductions are made at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast held in the Debus Center at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-3310
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May 28, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Guests at the annual Community Leaders Breakfast held in the Debus Center at Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Deployment of the SBS-4 communications satellite
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Aug 30, 1984

Deployment of the SBS-4 communications satellite

41D-36-034 (30 Aug 1984) --- Less than nine hours after the first launch of the Discovery, its astronaut crewmembers...

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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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NASA image: We are SCaN
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Sep 23, 2021

We are SCaN

Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) serves as the Program Office for all of NASA’s space communications...

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NASA image: Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth
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Sep 12, 1994

Astronaut Linenger uses SAREX to communicate with students on Earth

STS064-20-026 (9-20 Sept. 1994) --- Astronaut Jerry M. Linenger, STS-64 mission specialist, uses the Shuttle Amateur...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights
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Feb 10, 2020

DATR Supports Space Communication, Research Flights

The communication antenna is used primarily for test flights to receive downlink flight data and video from test...

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NASA image: 2024 Community Leaders Update
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May 23, 2024

2024 Community Leaders Update

Dana Hutcherson, deputy manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, speaks to a crowd gathered for the 2024 Kennedy...

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NASA image: 2024 Community Leaders Update
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May 23, 2024

2024 Community Leaders Update

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, with senior leaders of NASA and center programs, holds a Community...

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NASA image: Cosmonaut Aleksey Leonov briefed on Apollo Communications test system console
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Apr 23, 1974

Cosmonaut Aleksey Leonov briefed on Apollo Communications test system console

S74-20807 (23 April 1974) --- Cosmonaut Aleksey A. Leonov (foreground) is briefed on the Apollo communications test...

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NASA image: DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC's Flight Laser Transceiver

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver is shown at NASA's...

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NASA image: DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft
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Apr 6, 2022

DSOC Flight Laser Transceiver Integrated with NASA's Psyche Spacecraft

The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration's flight laser transceiver can be easily...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-010
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-006
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-004
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-011
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-008
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-005
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-001
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0178-007
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Aug 13, 2008

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Foothill-DeAnza Community College Dstrict Internship Program poster Session NOTE: Photo taken by Summer Photo Intern...

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NASA image: Tyurin in Zvezda with communication system
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Feb 24, 2007

Tyurin in Zvezda with communication system

ISS014-E-14765 (24 Feb. 2007) --- Cosmonaut Mikhail Tyurin, Expedition 14 flight engineer representing Russia's...

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NASA image: STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck
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Oct 10, 1990

STS-41 crew communicates with ground controllers from OV-103's flight deck

STS041-02-035 (6-10 Oct 1990) --- A fish-eye lens view shows two of STS-41's three mission specialists on the flight...

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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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