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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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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Chickasaw Tribal Elder Lee Frazier leads the dedication to the astronauts of STS-113...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1758
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a pre-launch Native American ceremony in the...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1746
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During a pre-launch Native American ceremony, Radmilla Cody, the 2001 Miss Navaho...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1751
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Chickasaw Dance Troupe performs an Honor Dance for John Herrington's parents...

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NASA image: NASA Astronauts Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2021 Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service
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May 21, 2021

NASA Astronauts Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month 2021 Advancing Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Service

Each May, NASA commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recognize the significant...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Acting NOAA Administrator,...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. Kathryn D. Sullivan, Acting Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Acting NOAA Administrator,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 1, 1961

Wernher von Braun

This is a photograph of Dr. von Braun, taken in 1961, visiting North American Aviation's Space and Information...

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NASA image: PHOTOGRAPHER
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Nov 3, 2015

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LITTLE BIG MOUNTAIN PERFORMS A TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HOOP DANCE AT NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER’S 2015...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., delivers remarks during a White...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Patricia Falcone, Associate Director, National Security and International Affairs Division, White House Office of...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of...

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NASA image: OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing
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Apr 10, 2013

OSTP FY 2014 Budget Briefing

Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, Director of the White House Office of...

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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut Fernando Caldeiro (left) and Joseph Tellado (right) present a memento of...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1726
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Nov 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a dinner at the Debus Conference Center in the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1752
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Nov 10, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Chickasaw Dance troupe member Tim Harjo (second from left) leads Joyce and James...

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NASA image: KSC-02pp1725
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Nov 9, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Buffy Sainte-Marie sings during a dinner at the Debus Conference Center in the KSC...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1883
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Sep 22, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Guest speaker Charles A. Gambaro, NASA KSC engineering lead and Combat Engineering...

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs
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Nov 10, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL Documentation Photographs

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse
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Nov 16, 2021

American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory PSL Documentation Photos from Time-lapse

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, ASME Nozzle Test at Propulsion Systems Laboratory, PSL

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NASA image: North American X-15 Drop Model
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Apr 18, 1957

North American X-15 Drop Model

North American X-15 Drop Model

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NASA image: North American X-15 Drop Model
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Apr 18, 1957

North American X-15 Drop Model

North American X-15 Drop Model

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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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