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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: Women of NASA - Artemis Female Launch Team
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Feb 10, 2023

Women of NASA - Artemis Female Launch Team

The women who comprise the Artemis launch team are photographed inside Firing Room 1 of the Launch Control Center at...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana provides a tour for cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Craig Covault and George Diller are the newest additions to the “Chroniclers wall,” which recognizes retirees of the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4226
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Several of the 45 of NASA social media followers photograph a speaker during two days of...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-647
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May 22, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 21, 1978

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-100
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May 15, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, astronaut Deke Slayton left discusses a point with...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Mar 4, 1994

International Space Station (ISS)

International Space Station testing is conducted in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4251
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media followers during...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-654
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May 21, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train hauling the solid rocket booster, or SRB, segments moves along the...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Aug 1, 1977

Space Shuttle Project

A workman reams holes to the proper size and aligment in the Space Shuttle Main Engine's main injector body, through...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 13, 1979

Around Marshall

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) is a cooperative program of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the National...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 13, 1979

Around Marshall

Once the United States' space program had progressed from Earth's orbit into outerspace, the prospect of building...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-629
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May 19, 1998

KSC-98PC-629

A NASA railroad train moves past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The space agency utilizes...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

In the blockhouse at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Pad 14, Sonny Witt, director of Operations for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4221
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4221

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Scott Colloredo, chief architect for the Kennedy Space Center's Ground System Development...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 5, 1990

Around Marshall

A 40K Pratt Whitney engine for the National Launch System is test fired at Marshall's Test Stand 116.

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures" Tour KSC
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Dec 12, 2016

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana points to a display during a tour for cast and crew members of the upcoming...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 18, 1992

Around Marshall

Astronaut Mark Lee participates in the Photo Voltaic Module testing in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4255
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Aug 3, 2012

KSC-2012-4255

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks to about 45 of NASA’s social media followers during...

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Jan 20, 1976

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Candid shots of Carolyn Griner (front), Drs. Mary-Helen Johnston and Ann Whitaker (L to R) wearing scuba gear at the...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Brass strips engraved with the names of Craig Covault and George Diller were unveiled during a ceremony at Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4220
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Stephanie Stilson, NASA flow director for Orbiter Transition and Retirement, speaks to about...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-649
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May 22, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves past Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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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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