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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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Apr 8, 1990

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Loren J. Shriver (left), commander of Space Shuttle Mission STS-31, enjoys a laugh...

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NASA image: Craig R. Bomben
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Jun 19, 2001

Craig R. Bomben

Craig R. Bomben became a pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.,...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket
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Dec 15, 2016

Pegasus XL CYGNSS Second Launch Attempt, Drop & Launch of Rocket

The Orbital ATK Pegasus XL rocket carrying NASA's Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, or CYGNSS, spacecraft...

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NASA image: Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18
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May 14, 2002

Research pilot and former astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton in an F/A-18

Former NASA astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, seated in the cockpit of an F/A-18, is a research pilot at NASA's Dryden...

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NASA image: John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44
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Mar 13, 1964

John B. McKay after X-15 flight #3-27-44

John B. McKay was one of the first pilots assigned to the X-15 flight research program at NASA's Flight Research...

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NASA image: Initiation of Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory
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May 23, 1942

Initiation of Research at the Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory

A group of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) officials and local dignitaries were on hand on May 8,...

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NASA image: Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28
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Mar 30, 1961

Joseph A. Walker after X-15 flight #2-14-28

Joseph A. Walker was a Chief Research Pilot at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center during the mid-1960s. He...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet lands at the Shuttle Landing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue Angel pilots Lt. Frank Weisser and Lt. Dan McShane arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0911
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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A U.S. Navy F-18 Hornet taxis on the Shuttle Landing Facility runway at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0917
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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue Angel pilots Lt. Frank Weisser and Lt. Dan McShane pose for the media in front of one...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0919
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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue Angel pilots Lt. Frank Weisser and Lt. Dan McShane arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd0918
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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Blue Angel pilots Lt. Frank Weisser and Lt. Dan McShane arrive at NASA's Kennedy Space...

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Apr 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- After meeting with NASA officials about their involvement in the second annual Space & Air...

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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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