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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: KSC-91PC-0765
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Apr 25, 1991

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Chief Astronaut Daniel Brandenstein stands tall during a proud moment in the history of manned spaceflight: the...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00005
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Feb 22, 2011

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Kennedy Adds Florida Touch to 9_11 Flag. Local heroes stitched a piece of history into the 'The National 9_11 Flag'...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-061
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: Women of JPL
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Mar 4, 2020

Women of JPL

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Advisory Council for Women (ACW) organized a "Women of JPL" group photo shoot...

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NASA image: Clinton E. Brown Portrait
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Aug 19, 1960

Clinton E. Brown Portrait

L60-5232 Clinton E. Brown of the Brown Hypersonic Study Group. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History...

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NASA image: jsc2022m000164_Down_to_Earth_S2_E5_A_New_Chapter-SOCIAL
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Jun 24, 2022

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In this week's episode of Down to Earth, NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Warren "Woody" Hoburg discuss the NASA...

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NASA image: NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible
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Mar 10, 2020

NASA ScienceCasts: Finding the Invisible

Scientists are using AMS-02 on the Space Station to study fundamental particles originating from sources up to...

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NASA image: Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit
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Sep 7, 1957

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit

Robert Champine in X-Series Pressure Suit. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History of the Langley...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Share Their Space Station Experience on This Week @NASA – March 31, 2023
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Mar 31, 2023

NASA Astronauts Share Their Space Station Experience on This Week @NASA – March 31, 2023

NASA astronauts share their space station experience, our heavy-duty hauler crawls into the history books, and...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-022
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1976-A76-1732-85
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Dec 27, 1976

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Space Shuttle tile test in 60MW Interaction Heating Facility N-238 (used in NASA/AMES publication 'Searching the...

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NASA image: ARC-1988-AC88-0477-3
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Aug 5, 1988

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Portrait: Jill Tarter in her office at Ames. She now provides the scientific vision for the SETI Institute. used in...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00045
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Jun 27, 2007

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As the Kennedy Space Center celebrates its 45th anniversary as a NASA center on July 1, 2007, it also honors its...

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NASA image: ARC-1966-A-37017
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May 18, 1966

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XV-3 in Ames Reseach Center 40x80ft wind tunnel with K. Edenborough and B. Ramsey, engineers Published in The...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-045
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: KSC-11-S-00020
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Mar 18, 2011

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Discovery's Final Mission: STS-133. The veteran space shuttle logged an incredible 39 missions, a total of 365 days...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00001
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Jan 4, 2007

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William W. Parsons, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center, welcomes visitors to the Kennedy Web site and invites...

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NASA image: X-15 Studies at Langley, 1958
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Jan 18, 1958

X-15 Studies at Langley, 1958

Attitude control simulator for X-15 studies at Langley, 1958. Photograph published in Engineer in Charge: A History...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-041
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-2011-ACD11-0206-038
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Dec 1, 2011

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Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist with Hayden Planetarium, the American Museum of Natural History, visits the Ames...

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NASA image: ARC-1967-AC-38286-1
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Feb 6, 1967

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Aerial Survey of Ames Research Center (Used in NASA/AMES publication 'Adventures in Research' A history of Ames...

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NASA image: Women of JPL Cheer
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Mar 4, 2020

Women of JPL Cheer

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Advisory Council for Women (ACW) organized a "Women of JPL" group photo shoot...

JPL
NASA image: Launch - STS-6 - KSC
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Apr 12, 1983

Launch - STS-6 - KSC

S83-30222 (4 April 1983) --- The second reusable spacecraft in history successfully launches from Launch Pad 39A at...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-4651
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Sep 14, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse stands in the midst of space-age structures, a monolith born in...

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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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