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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: 51g-s-219
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Apr 25, 2011

51g-s-219

51G-S-219 (June 1985) --- Public Affairs Office (PAO) commentator Janet K. Ross is pictured at her console in the...

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NASA image: Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking
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Dec 19, 2017

Expedition 54 Soyuz Docking

U.S. Ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman Jr. is seen during an interview with NASA Public Affairs Office Rob Navias in...

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NASA image: iss065e358307
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Sep 7, 2021

iss065e358307

iss065e358307 (Sept. 7, 2021) --- Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Thomas Pesquet of ESA (European Space Agency) is...

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NASA image: Video recording of greetings and commemorative activity
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May 14, 2020

Video recording of greetings and commemorative activity

iss063e020091 (May 14, 2020) --- Roscosmos cosmonauts and Expedition 63 Flight Engineers (from left) Ivan Vagner and...

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NASA image: INFLIGHT - APOLLO 7 (MCC)
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Oct 19, 1968

INFLIGHT - APOLLO 7 (MCC)

S68-50682 (October 1968) --- Public Affairs Office (PAO) commentator Douglas K. Ward is pictured at his console in...

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NASA image: 51g-s-213
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Apr 25, 2011

51g-s-213

51G-S-213 (June 1985) --- Public Affairs Office (PAO) commentator Janet K. Ross is pictured at her console in the...

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NASA image: Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing
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Mar 28, 2018

Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) Briefing

NASA Public Affairs Officer Felicia Chou moderates a media briefing where astrophysics experts discuss the upcoming...

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NASA image: NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall
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May 22, 2024

NASA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Town Hall

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Melissa Howell moderates a NASA employee town hall on how the agency is using and...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-1439
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Feb 14, 2011

KSC-2011-1439

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana and Public Affairs...

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NASA image: Disability Mentoring Day
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Apr 7, 2011

Disability Mentoring Day

Students from the Maryland School for the Blind learn about space food from NASA Public Affairs specialist Nora...

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NASA image: STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles
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May 17, 2011

STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles

JSC2011-E-045468 (17 May 2011) --- Public Affairs Office (PAO) mission commentator Brandi Dean monitors data at her...

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NASA image: Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ
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Jun 1, 2023

Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Tyrone McCoy delivers remarks during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and...

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NASA image: STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles
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May 17, 2011

STS-134 Orbit 2 flight controllers on consoles

JSC2011-E-045467 (17 May 2011) --- Public Affairs Office (PAO) mission commentator Brandi Dean is pictured at her...

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NASA image: Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure
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Dec 1, 2022

Flight Day 16: Mission Control during Distant Retrograde Departure

jsc2022e090743 (Dec. 1, 2022): Public Affairs Officer Shaneequa Vereen speaks on camera in Houston’s Mission Control...

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NASA image: STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC
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Sep 5, 1989

STS-34 Pilot Michael J. McCulley during T-30 press briefing at JSC

STS-34 Atlantis, Orbiter Vehicle (OV) 104, Pilot Michael J. McCulley reflects on a question during the thirty days...

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NASA image: STS-129 Tweetup
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Nov 16, 2009

STS-129 Tweetup

NASA Twitter followers attending a two-day NASA Tweetup presented NASA Public Affairs Officers with a signed poster...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.
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Jul 10, 2011

STS-135 Flight Day 3 Mission Status Briefing with Kwatsi Alibaruho.

JSC2011-E-065977 (10 July 2011) --- STS-135 lead flight director Kwatsi Alibaruho (right) and Public Affairs Office...

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NASA image: STS-100 MCC Launch Activities
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Apr 19, 2001

STS-100 MCC Launch Activities

JSC2001-E-12119 (19 April 2001) --- Steven A. Hawley of the Flight Crew Operations Directorate chats with Daniel K....

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NASA image: Richard Danne Dedication Event
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Nov 6, 2023

Richard Danne Dedication Event

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Megan Cruz delivers remarks during a dedication event for Richard Danne, creator of...

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NASA image: Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ
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Jun 1, 2023

Pride Progress Flag Raising Ceremony at NASA HQ

NASA Public Affairs Specialist Tyrone McCoy delivers remarks during a flag raising ceremony in recognition and...

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NASA image: Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations
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Dec 11, 2022

Orion Splash Down and Recovery Operations

Members of Kennedy Space Center’s public affairs team prepare for live coverage of NASA’s Orion spacecraft’s...

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NASA image: NASA Update
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Apr 8, 2010

NASA Update

"NASA Update" program with NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver and NASA Acting...

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NASA image: MCC WFCR and BFCR views during docking activities on STS-112
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Oct 9, 2002

MCC WFCR and BFCR views during docking activities on STS-112

JSC2002-E-41241 (9 October 2002) --- Rob Navias, Public Affairs Office (PAO) commentator, is pictured at his console...

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NASA image: STS-114 Flight Support - Imaging Science & Analysis Group
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Jul 28, 2005

STS-114 Flight Support - Imaging Science & Analysis Group

JSC2005-E-30656 (28 July 2005) --- Rob Navias, Public Affairs Office commentator, describes the activities of a very...

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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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