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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 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade
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Jul 13, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade

Kennedy Space Center Director and retired NASA astronaut Bob Cabana signs the placard on the Corvette he will ride...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4166
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the audience...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00064
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Aug 4, 2007

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NASA Commentator George Diller interviews Launch Director Chuck Dovale and concludes the program. When Phoenix...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0208-004
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Sep 15, 2009

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Obama Administration launches Cloud Computing Initiative at Ames Research Center with left to right; S. Pete Worden,...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06216 (8 March 2001) --- In Houston's Mission Control Center (MCC), the silhouette of astronaut Steven A....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0153
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Jan 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dionne B. Jackson is a Materials Science engineer in the Spaceport Engineering and...

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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- State Education Commissioner Charlie Crist (left) accepts patches of mission STS-100...

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NASA image: Cabana's National Space Club Luncheon
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Mar 8, 2016

Cabana's National Space Club Luncheon

Bob Cabana, center, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in discussion with members of the National...

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NASA image: Cabana's National Space Club Luncheon
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Mar 8, 2016

Cabana's National Space Club Luncheon

Bob Cabana, right, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, in discussion with a member of the National...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SpaceX Facilitie
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - SpaceX Facilitie

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, center, tours SpaceX facilities on Aug. 8, 2018, at the agency's Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-78PC-0475
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Oct 1, 1978

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, President Jimmy Carter, hand on waist, is briefed on...

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NASA image: STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)
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Dec 7, 2006

STS-116 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent/Entry Shift)

JSC2006-E-53518 (9 Dec. 2006) --- Overall view in the shuttle flight control room, from the point of view of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade
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Jul 13, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Astronaut Parade

Kennedy Space Center Director and retired astronaut Bob Cabana prepares to ride in a Corvette during the "Man on the...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0851
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Mar 26, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers reporters' questions in the RLV Hangar....

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NASA image: STS-118 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent Team) - (WFCR)
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Aug 8, 2007

STS-118 Flight Controllers on console during mission - (Ascent Team) - (WFCR)

JSC2007-E-41694 (8 Aug. 2007) --- In the space shuttle flight operations control room of Houston's Mission Control...

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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

Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT discusses the upcoming launch of NASA’s next planet hunter, the...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06218 (8 March 2001) --- Eileen Hawley and Daniel K. Carpenter look over launch data at the Public Affairs...

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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

Sara Seager, TESS deputy director of science, MIT discusses the upcoming launch of NASA’s next planet hunter, the...

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NASA image: KSC-09-S-00084
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Jul 15, 2009

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Goodbye and Godspeed - NASA Launch Director Pete Nickolenko wishes the crew a safe and successful flight. Endeavour...

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NASA image: NASA Social for the Launch of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

NASA Social for the Launch of Orion

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to social media participants as the Orion spacecraft...

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Jul 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

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NASA image: Acting Administrator Sean Duffy Tours Orion Facility
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Jul 30, 2025

Acting Administrator Sean Duffy Tours Orion Facility

Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy, left, speaks with Orion Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations Director at...

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Jul 28, 2000

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a visit to KSC, NASCAR race driver Jeff Gordon and his wife look closely at...

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NASA image: NASA Social for the Launch of Orion
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Dec 3, 2014

NASA Social for the Launch of Orion

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to social media participants as the Orion spacecraft...

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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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