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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: NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St
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Feb 12, 2018

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot presents the 2018 "St

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Todd May introduces NASA Acting Adminstrator Robert Lightfoot prior to his...

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NASA image: Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8
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Dec 11, 2018

Spirit of Apollo: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 8

Apollo 8 astronaut Jim Lovell points to the lines from Genesis in his flight plan that were read during a television...

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NASA image: Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference
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Jul 1, 2019

Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Pre-Test News Conference

From left, Mark Kirasich, Orion Program manager; and Randy Bresnik, NASA astronaut, participate in a prelaunch news...

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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – U.S. Senator Bill Nelson checks out NASA's first space-bound Orion capsule at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: Expedition 67 Space Station Crew Answers Texas High School Student Questions - Sept. 22, 2022
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Sep 22, 2022

Expedition 67 Space Station Crew Answers Texas High School Student Questions - Sept. 22, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 67 Flight Engineers Kjell Lindgren and Bob Hines answered...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

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Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of Americans in...

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NASA image: Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test
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Jul 1, 2019

Rollback of Orion's Ascent Abort-2 Test

A sunrise view of Launch Complex 46 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on July 1, 2019. A fully...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-3639
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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana addresses the audience assembled in...

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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA astronaut Ricky Arnold addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: LADEE NASA Social
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Sep 5, 2013

LADEE NASA Social

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate John Grunsfeld is seen in a video monitor during a...

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NASA image: Artemis All Access –  Updates on Orion’s Journey in Space - 11/23/2022
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Nov 23, 2022

Artemis All Access – Updates on Orion’s Journey in Space - 11/23/2022

Artemis All Access is your look at the latest in Artemis I, the people and technology behind the mission, and what...

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NASA image: Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Louisiana NASA ASTRO CAMP Student Questions - Aug. 8, 2023
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Aug 8, 2023

Expedition 69 Space Station Crew Answers Louisiana NASA ASTRO CAMP Student Questions - Aug. 8, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 69 Flight Engineers Frank Rubio and Woody Hoburg of NASA answered...

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NASA image: GOES-T Science Briefing
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Feb 25, 2022

GOES-T Science Briefing

A science briefing for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Geostationary Operational...

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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronauts from space shuttle Atlantis’ STS-135 mission leave Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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Jul 23, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Stephanie Stilson (second from right), NASA Vehicle Manager, briefs the media attending...

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NASA image: Expedition 66 Astronaut Tom Marshburn Answers Los Angeles Student Questions - March 21, 2022
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Mar 21, 2022

Expedition 66 Astronaut Tom Marshburn Answers Los Angeles Student Questions - March 21, 2022

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 66 Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn answered pre-recorded...

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NASA image: Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff
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Jul 2, 2019

Ascent Abort-2 Liftoff

A fully functional Launch Abort System (LAS) with a test version of Orion attached, soars upward on NASA’s Ascent...

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NASA image: Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate
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Apr 18, 2019

Det 3 Recovery of Boeing Starliner Boiler Plate

Rescue team members are using a Boeing CST-100 Starliner training capsule, known as Boiler Plate 3, to practice crew...

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Sep 19, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – STS-135 Pilot Doug Hurley visits with an employee inside Kennedy Space Center's Orbiter...

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NASA image: NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water
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Jul 2, 2019

NASA AA-2 team recovering EDRs in the open water

Members of the NASA Ejectable Data Recorder Recovery Team search for the ejectable data recorders in the Atlantic...

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NASA image: SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise
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Sep 18, 2019

SpaceX Emergency Egress Exercise

NASA and SpaceX conducted a formal verification of the company’s emergency escape system on Sept. 18, 2019, at...

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Jul 2, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver addresses the audience assembled in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Astronaut Answers Wyoming Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Space Grant Student Questions July 19, 2023
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Jul 19, 2023

Astronaut Answers Wyoming Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Space Grant Student Questions July 19, 2023

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA Expedition 69 Flight Engineer Stephen Bowen answered pre-recorded...

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan signals a successful driving lesson on the M-113 he is in. Capt....

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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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