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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.

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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (right) looks at the newly arrived Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.
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Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (right) looks at the newly arrived Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Former astronaut Story Musgrave talks to employees and their children during a welcome ceremony in the IMAX Theatre, KSC Visitor Complex.  Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children for Take Our Children to Work Day.
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Jul 24, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Story Musgrave talks to employees and their children during a welcome ceremony in the IMAX Theatre, KSC Visitor Complex. Employees were invited to share their work experience with their children for Take Our Children to Work Day.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Former astronaut Story Musgrave talks to employees and their children during a welcome...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (center) gets information about the facility while on a tour of KSC.  Behind the group is the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.
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Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (center) gets information about the facility while on a tour of KSC. Behind the group is the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.
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Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (third from left) and others visiting the Columbia Debris Hangar. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of the newest Space Station module, the Japanese Experiment Module/pressurized module.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) accompanies Executive Director of NASDA...

KSC
NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) looks at the newly arrived Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module.  Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.
Image
Jun 12, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto (left) looks at the newly arrived Japanese Experiment Module (JEM)/pressurized module. Mr. Yamamoto is at KSC for a welcome ceremony involving the arrival of JEM.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Space Station Processing Facility, Executive Director of NASDA Koji Yamamoto...

KSC
NASA image: iss064m260991229_Expedition_65_Soyuz_MS-18_Hatch_Opening_Welcome_Ceremony_210409
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Apr 9, 2021

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Expedition 65 Crew Arrives to the International Space Station Expedition 65 Soyuz Commander Oleg Novitskiy of...

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NASA image: Goddard Welcomes SISTER
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Jul 25, 2011

Goddard Welcomes SISTER

The SISTER program is designed to increase awareness of and provide and opportunity for female middle school...

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NASA image: Welcome home Bob & Doug!
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Aug 4, 2020

Welcome home Bob & Doug!

NASA Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley splashed down in the Dragon Endeavour capsule at 2:48 p.m. EDT on...

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NASA image: Welcome to the Sun Neighborhood
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Apr 25, 2014

Welcome to the Sun Neighborhood

This diagram illustrates the locations of the star systems closest to the sun. The year when the distance to each...

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NASA image: Welcome to JPL, 1957
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Oct 27, 2016

Welcome to JPL, 1957

This archival image was released as part of a gallery comparing JPL’s past and present, commemorating the 80th...

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NASA image: Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio
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Mar 13, 2025

Orion Astronauts Visit Ames Entry Systems and Technology Divisio

David Korsmeyer welcomes Ames employees to the Orion Circle of Excellence Award Ceremony in the Syvertson...

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NASA image: Loucious Hires with students fro mthe Tennessee School for the Blind.
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Apr 21, 2015

Loucious Hires with students fro mthe Tennessee School for the Blind.

LOUCIOUS HIRES WELCOMES STUDENTS FROM THE TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND TO MSFC FOR ANNUAL TOUR

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NASA image: 2020 Black History Month Program
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Feb 18, 2020

2020 Black History Month Program

Marshall Space Flight Center's Black History Month program with Associate Director Steve Miley welcoming the audience

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NASA image: Supriya Jindal school visit
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Mar 19, 2009

Supriya Jindal school visit

Students at A.P. Tureaud Elementary School in New Orleans welcome Supriya Jindal and astronaut Sally Ride during...

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NASA image: Small Business Alliance Meeting at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center
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Feb 20, 2020

Small Business Alliance Meeting at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Davidson Center

David Brock welcomes attendees to the 2020 Small Business Alliance meeting ath the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's...

MSFC
NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0176-010
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Aug 7, 2008

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Summer Internship for 2008 closing ceremony: Welcome and introduction of programs by Brenda Collins, Ames High...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0176-009
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Aug 7, 2008

ARC-2008-ACD08-0176-009

Summer Internship for 2008 closing ceremony: Welcome and introduction of programs by Brenda Collins, Ames High...

ARC
NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Cutting-edge Biomanufacturing Aboard the International Space Station
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Jul 30, 2019

NASA ScienceCasts: Cutting-edge Biomanufacturing Aboard the International Space Station

Welcome to the world of 3D biomanufacturing, a cutting-edge practice on Earth that is being tested aboard the...

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NASA image: Dale Thomas with students from the Tennessee School for the Blind
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Apr 21, 2015

Dale Thomas with students from the Tennessee School for the Blind

DALE THOMAS PASSES A TACTILE HARDWARE SAMPLE FOR STUDENTS FROM THE TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND TO PASS AROUND...

MSFC
NASA image: KSC-09-S-00104
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Sep 11, 2009

KSC-09-S-00104

The STS-128 crew is welcomed back after a successful mission at the International Space Station.

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NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0015-071
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Feb 1, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0015-071

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe comes to Ames for employee briefing and tour. Here he welcomes JASON kids to NASA...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0015-087
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Feb 1, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0015-087

NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe comes to Ames for employee briefing and tour. N-201 assembly Ames Director Dr. Harry...

ARC
NASA image: GSFC_20180524_2018-15374_023
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May 24, 2018

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2018 Commemoration of Memorial Day at GSFC featuring military teams, national anthem, band,proclamation from Gov...

GSFC
NASA image: GSFC_20180524_2018-15374_036
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May 24, 2018

GSFC_20180524_2018-15374_036

2018 Commemoration of Memorial Day at GSFC featuring military teams, national anthem, band, proclamation from Gov...

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Frequently Asked Questions About NASA Images

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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.
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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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