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Explore NASA's vast collection of space images, videos, and audio from missions past and present.

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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: Around Marshall
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Oct 31, 1996

Around Marshall

One of NASA's first astronauts, now Senator John Glenn and Alabama senatorial candidate Roger Bedford receive a tour...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

Craig Covault covered approximately 100 space shuttle launches and missions from Kennedy Space Center in Florida...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-632
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May 19, 1998

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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: Space Shuttle Project
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Jan 1, 1981

Space Shuttle Project

A Space Shuttle Main Engine undergoes test-firing at the National Space Technology Laboratories (now the Sternis...

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NASA image: 2018 Chroniclers
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May 4, 2018

2018 Chroniclers

George Diller, who retired in 2017 after a 37-year career in NASA Public Affairs, was honored as a 2018 “Chronicler”...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4252
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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: 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-63-MA9-101
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May 15, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, Christopher Kraft, Mercury's flight director, sits at his...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4224
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amanda Mitskevich, program manager for NASA's Launch Services Program, speaks to about 45 of...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Dec 7, 1993

Around Marshall

Photo Voltaic Module testing in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS).

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

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Taraji P. Henson, who portrays Katherine Johnson in the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures," looks at a display...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 17, 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: KSC-2012-4225
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Aug 3, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Amanda Mitskevich, program manager for NASA's Launch Services Program, speaks to about 45 of...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-630
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May 19, 1998

KSC-98PC-630

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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

A close-up view of the Apollo 11 command service module ready to be mated with the spacecraft LEM adapter of the...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-651
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May 21, 1998

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A NASA railroad train moves along the track at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The...

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

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Octavia Spencer, who portrays Dorothy Vaughan in the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures," looks at a display...

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NASA image: KSC-98PC-652
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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: KSC-63-MA9-158
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May 16, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, astronaut Wally Schirra, capsule communicator, or capcom for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Oct 22, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A modified Space Shuttle Main Engine is static fired at Marshall's Technology Test Bed.

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NASA image: The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials
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Dec 11, 2017

The Birth of a New Island: Press Materials

In late December 2014, a submarine volcano in the South Pacific Kingdom of Tonga erupted, sending a violent stream...

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

"Hidden Figures" Tour KSC

Taraji P. Henson, who portrays Katherine Johnson in the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures," reads the...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 20, 1994

Around Marshall

On the 25th Anniversary of the Apollo-11 space launch, Marshall celebrated with a test firing of the Space Shuttle...

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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 speaks cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture "Hidden...

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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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