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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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Feb 8, 2001

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Center Director Roy Bridges Jr. addresses attendees at a groundbreaking ceremony held on S.R. 3. The groundbreaking...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking for the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Panel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
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Jul 26, 2024

Artemis II Mission Panel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

jsc2024e055767 (July 26, 2024) -- The panel for "The Historic Artemis II Mission" forum at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

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NASA image: International Space Station Benefits for Humanity 2022
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Jul 25, 2022

International Space Station Benefits for Humanity 2022

The 2022 edition of the International Space Station Benefits for Humanity publication is now available. This updated...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

A model of a OneWeb satellite like those the company will build to will connect all areas of the world to the...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling
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Dec 6, 2024

Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of Mary W. Jackson is seen after it was unveiled, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W....

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling
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Dec 6, 2024

Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of Mary W. Jackson is seen after it was unveiled, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W....

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NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll
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Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: B-Roll

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

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NASA image: SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation
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Apr 5, 2013

SEXTANT: Navigating by Cosmic Beacon: Animation

Imagine a technology that would allow space travelers to transmit gigabytes of data per second over interplanetary...

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NASA image: Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home
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Jan 18, 2012

Artist Concept of Atlantis' new home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A full scale external tank and twin solid rocket booster replicas will stand at the Atlantis...

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NASA image: One Web Satellites Ground Breaking
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Mar 16, 2017

One Web Satellites Ground Breaking

Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Council of the Space Coast, talks with Kelvin...

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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, operations to...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At the groundbreaking for the Operations Support Building II, United Space Alliance...

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NASA image: New Countdown Clock
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Nov 3, 2014

New Countdown Clock

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Public Affairs Officer George Diller digs in behind the current countdown...

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NASA image: NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight
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Jan 4, 2023

NASA’s Commercial Crew Program: Leading the Way in Human Spaceflight

For more than a decade, NASA’s groundbreaking Commercial Crew Program (CCP) has led the way toward a new era in...

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

Explorer 1 60th Anniversary

Attendees watch a short video on Explorer 1 during an event celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Explorer 1...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Roy Bridges speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking for the...

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Mar 4, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Director of Shuttle Processing Mike Wetmore speaks to attendees at the groundbreaking...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1065
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A full scale external tank and twin solid rocket booster replicas will stand at the Atlantis...

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NASA image: Artemis II Mission Panel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
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Jul 26, 2024

Artemis II Mission Panel at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024

jsc2024e055768 (July 26, 2024) -- The panel for "The Historic Artemis II Mission" forum at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1067
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Jan 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was selected by NASA on April 12, 2011, to...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1778
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Mar 13, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In Orbiter Processing Facility-1 at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, preparations are...

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NASA image: Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling
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Dec 6, 2024

Mary W. Jackson Portrait Unveiling

A portrait of Mary W. Jackson is seen after it was unveiled, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at the NASA Headquarters Mary W....

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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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