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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: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Former space shuttle launch director Bob Sieck shakes hands with an attendee of “Columbia: The Mission Continues,”...

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NASA image: Columbia Quilt
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Feb 22, 2018

Columbia Quilt

Mike Ciannilli, Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program manager, at right, accepts a certificate for...

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NASA image: NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff
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Sep 23, 2024

NASA and U.S. Department of Education Partnership Kickoff

Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, Cindy Marten, provides remarks at a kickoff event for the 21st...

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NASA image: NASA Langley Expose Students to Aerospace Technical Career Fields
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Apr 29, 2026

NASA Langley Expose Students to Aerospace Technical Career Fields

High school and college students, and educators spent a day learning about careers in technical fields in aerospace....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 30, 1999

Around Marshall

Through Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Education Department, over 400 MSFC employees have volunteered to...

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NASA image: NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge
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May 3, 2019

NASA 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge

AI. SpaceFactory of New York and Pennsylvania State University of College Park print subscale habitat structures at...

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Mar 17, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the middeck of Endeavour, in the Orbiter Processing Facility, Center Director Jim...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1868
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Mar 19, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Inside the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in...

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NASA image: Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist
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Feb 1, 2022

Meet Kayla Barron, Crew-3 Mission Specialist

One NASA astronaut is learning first-hand if serving on a submarine was good preparation for a trip to space. NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0290
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Feb 17, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Orbiter Processing Facility bay 3 at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, STS-121...

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NASA image: Robonaut R2 media day in building 9NW
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Aug 4, 2010

Robonaut R2 media day in building 9NW

JSC2010-E-112701 (4 Aug. 2010) --- NASA astronaut Michael Barratt, STS-133 mission specialist, shakes hands with...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 19, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronaut Mike Hopkins and Shannon Walker, hand out NASA bags to students of the Learn DC public...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1552
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- At NASA's exhibit inside the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., visitors to the NBA...

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NASA image: STS-47 crewmembers eat on OV-105's middeck using chopsticks
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Sep 20, 1992

STS-47 crewmembers eat on OV-105's middeck using chopsticks

STS047-31-009 (12-20 Sept 1992) --- Two NASA astronauts prepare to try their hand at a new method of eating an...

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NASA image: Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building
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Sep 23, 1956

Computer Plotting Data Points in the Engine Research Building

A female computer plotting compressor data in the Engine Research Building at the NACA’s Lewis Flight Propulsion...

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NASA image: NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts
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Feb 12, 2020

NASA Explorers S4 E3: Training the Astronauts

jsc2019m001196 - Astronauts train all over the world, including at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas....

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NASA image: NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning
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Aug 23, 2023

NASA Student Airborne Research Program 2023: Sky-High Science Learning

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center hosted undergraduate students for the 2023 Student Airborne Research...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-4555
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Nov 20, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Workers are on hand to receive NOAA’s Deep Space Climate Observatory spacecraft, or DSCOVR,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1564
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Students from Meadow Woods Middle School in Orlando take part in a hands-on activity during NASA’s...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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NASA image: NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City
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Feb 29, 2024

NASA Engages the Artemis Generation in Capital City

Representatives from NASA’s Stennis Space Center and NASA Shared Services Center participate in multiple related...

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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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