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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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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air...

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral Air...

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NASA image: 50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA
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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

James Lovelock, Honorary Visiting Fellow of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford speaks during the "Seeking...

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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

Dan Goldin, NASA's longest serving Administrator from 1992-2001 speaks during the "Seeking Signs of Life" Symposium,...

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50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

A pre-recorded message from International Space Station, Expedition 30 crew Commander Dan Burbank, on screen left,...

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Oct 13, 2010

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Stephen Price from Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company kicks off the “Seeking Signs of Life”...

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50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

Lynn Margulis, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of...

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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

James L. Green, Director for Planetary Science in NASA's Science Mission Directorate, helps kick off the "Seeking...

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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

Dan Goldin, NASA's longest serving Administrator from 1992-2001 speaks during the "Seeking Signs of Life" Symposium,...

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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

Dan Goldin, NASA's longest serving Administrator from 1992-2001 speaks during the "Seeking Signs of Life" Symposium,...

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NASA image: 50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA
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Oct 13, 2010

50 Years of Exobiology and Astrobiology at NASA

James Lovelock, Honorary Visiting Fellow of Green Templeton College, University of Oxford speaks during the "Seeking...

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NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

NASA Glenn Research Center Deupty Director James Free moderates a combined media briefing and NASA Tweetup with NASA...

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Jul 15, 2000

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- On Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, invited guests tour the blockhouse at...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd looks on during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn sit in front of a capsule from the...

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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks with astronaut John Glenn following a luncheon...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks with astronaut John Glenn and his wife, Annie...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter and his wife, Patricia, pose during a luncheon Feb. 17,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Kennedy Space Center directors Jay Honeycutt, left, Roy Bridges and NASA Administrator...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

Altrameise Myers, Tech Sgt., 45th Space Wing sings the National Anthem during the start of a ceremony where two USPS...

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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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