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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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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronaut Charles Duke receives a warm welcome as he is introduced as a...

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Scott Carpenter is introduced as a previous inductee into the U.S....

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May 1, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, former NASA astronaut John H. Glenn Jr....

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (not pictured) at NASA...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here after being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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Oct 29, 1998

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Watching a successful launch of Space Shuttle Discovery from the roof of the Launch Control Center are (left to...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 - Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus Cargo Craft Launch - Nov. 6, 2022
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Nov 7, 2022

Expedition 68 - Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus Cargo Craft Launch - Nov. 6, 2022

The unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus cargo craft launched November 6 on an Antares rocket from NASA’s...

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Nov 9, 2022

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Loaded with food, fuel, research investigations, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Expedition 68 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Secured to Space Station - Nov. 8, 2022
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Nov 9, 2022

Expedition 68 Northrop Grumman Cygnus Cargo Craft Secured to Space Station - Nov. 8, 2022

Loaded with food, fuel, research investigations, and supplies, the unpiloted Northrop Grumman CRS-18 Cygnus cargo...

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NASA image: Astronaut in EMU in the payload bay
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Jun 25, 2009

Astronaut in EMU in the payload bay

41G-101-013 (14 Oct 1984) --- Astronaut David C. Leestma works at the Orbital Refueling System (ORS) on the Mission...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting at VAB
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May 8, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting at VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, is underway on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting on VAB
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May 29, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting on VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB)...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Answers Flathead Reservation, Lake County Student Questions Jan. 26, 2023
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Jan 26, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Answers Flathead Reservation, Lake County Student Questions Jan. 26, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: NASA Meatball Painting at VAB
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May 8, 2020

NASA Meatball Painting at VAB

Painting of the NASA logo, also called the meatball, is underway on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) in this close-up view at...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Feb. 7, 2023
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Feb 7, 2023

Astronaut Nicole Mann Talks with U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs - Feb. 7, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 68 Flight Engineer Nicole Mann of NASA discussed life and work...

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NASA image: Painting American Flag on VAB
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Sep 17, 2020

Painting American Flag on VAB

Painting of the U.S. flag continues on the 525-foot-tall Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s Kennedy Space...

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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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