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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 rides in a Corvette during the “Man on the Moon”...

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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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NASA image: Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room
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Dec 21, 1968

Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room

S68-55742 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Clifford E. Charlesworth, Apollo 8 "Green Team" flight director, is seated at his...

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NASA image: KSC-08-S-00005
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Feb 7, 2008

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NASA Launch Director Doug Lyons wishes Commander Steve Frick and his crew a successful mission and safe return. The...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)
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Dec 6, 1972

Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)

S72-54881 (6 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR), flight director's console,...

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NASA image: STS-34 MCC lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr at T-30 press briefing
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Sep 5, 1989

STS-34 MCC lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr at T-30 press briefing

Lead flight director James M. Heflin, Jr answers question at STS-34's thirty days before launch (T-30) press...

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Feb 12, 2001

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Gen. Ralph Everhart, Commander, Space Command (left); Center Director Roy Bridges (middle); and Brig. Gen. Donald...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing
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Jan 21, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, speaks during a briefing to discuss the...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00020
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Mar 13, 2007

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Next on the NASA Space Shuttle Status Report: A sudden hail storm delays the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis....

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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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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

Former NASA Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach speaks to employees during an Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons...

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NASA image: DART Prelaunch
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Nov 22, 2021

DART Prelaunch

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen, left, and other NASA leadership...

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Dec 18, 1998

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Center Director Roy Bridges, at the podium, speaks to federal and state elected officials during the ground breaking...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-2902
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Apr 12, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Buddy Valastro from Carlo's...

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NASA image: MSFC ALL HANDS MEETING WITH TODD MAY
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Sep 27, 2016

MSFC ALL HANDS MEETING WITH TODD MAY

TODD MAY, DIRECTOR OF NASA’S MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, ADDRESSES THE WORKFORCE DURING AN ALL-HANDS MEETING SEPT....

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NASA image: TEMPO Briefing
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Mar 14, 2023

TEMPO Briefing

Karen St. Germain, director of the Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, answers a question...

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NASA image: OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit
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Aug 28, 2020

OMB Director and Bridenstine Visit

On the Vehicle Assembly Building roof at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Kennedy Director Bob Cabana, far...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1425
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Jan 29, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Center Director Bob Cabana (center) takes part...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

EUMETSAT director-general, Alain Ratier, speaks at a renaming ceremony for the international ocean science satellite...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony
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Jan 28, 2020

Sentinel-6A/Jason-CS Renaming Ceremony

ESA (European Space Agency) director of Earth Observation Programmes, Josef Aschbacher, announces that the...

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NASA image: Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.
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Oct 7, 2002

Photographic coverage of STS-112 Launch in Mission Control Center (WFCR), Bldg.30.

JSC2002-E-41150 (7 October 2002) --- Flight directors John Shannon (left) and Steve Stich monitor data at their...

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NASA image: Expedition 63 Preflight
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Apr 9, 2020

Expedition 63 Preflight

jsc2020e017105 - Expedition 63 Preflight - Expedition 63 crewmembers Chris Cassidy of NASA, Anatoly Ivanishin and...

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NASA image: Explorer 1 60th Anniversary
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Jan 31, 2018

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Michael Freilich, Director of the Earth Science Division of NASA's Science Mission Directorate, speaks during an...

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Mar 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In tribute to the 25th anniversary of the first space shuttle flight, NASA's Kennedy...

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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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