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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to members of the  Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) about reconstruction efforts.   Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (second from right), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
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Aug 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to members of the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG) about reconstruction efforts. Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (second from right), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (left) talks to...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  The Minus Eighty Lab Freezer for ISS (MELFI), provided as Laboratory Support Equipment by the European Space Agency for the International Space Station, is seen in the Space Station Processing Facility.  The lab will provide cooling and storage for reagents, samples and perishable materials in four insulated containers called dewars with independently selectable temperatures of -80°C, -26°C, and +4°C. It also will be used to transport samples to and from the station.   The MELFI is planned for launch on the ULF-1 mission.
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Sep 8, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Minus Eighty Lab Freezer for ISS (MELFI), provided as Laboratory Support Equipment by the European Space Agency for the International Space Station, is seen in the Space Station Processing Facility. The lab will provide cooling and storage for reagents, samples and perishable materials in four insulated containers called dewars with independently selectable temperatures of -80°C, -26°C, and +4°C. It also will be used to transport samples to and from the station. The MELFI is planned for launch on the ULF-1 mission.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The Minus Eighty Lab Freezer for ISS (MELFI), provided as Laboratory Support Equipment...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions from the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG).  Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (fifth from left), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander.  Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.
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Aug 5, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions from the Stafford-Covey Return to Flight Task Group (SCTG). Chairing the task group are Richard O. Covey (fifth from left), former Space Shuttle commander, and Thomas P. Stafford, Apollo commander. Chartered by NASA Administrator Sean O’Keefe, the task group will perform an independent assessment of NASA’s implementation of the final recommendations by the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach answers questions...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-044
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-048

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-001
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Feb 16, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-001

Jamanese Industry Officials and Academia visit. Visitor include Nabukazu Yoshioka, Associate Profesor at the...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3629
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Aug 6, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Kurt Leucht, from left, is working with undergraduate intern Gil Montague and...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-046
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Sep 5, 2003

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NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: Orion crew egress exercise
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Jun 29, 2017

Orion crew egress exercise

An Independent Crew Egress Exercise (ICEE) / Houston Operations Theater (HOT) engineering test is conducted at JSC's...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board, testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space, and...

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NASA image: iss056e130647
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Aug 10, 2018

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iss056e130647 (Aug. 10, 2018) --- Astronaut Alexander Gerst of ESA (European Space Agency) works inside the...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board, testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space, and...

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NASA image: 1300479
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Jun 18, 2013

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TODD MAY, LEFT, MANAGER OF THE SLS PROGRAM AT THE MARSHALL CENTER, DISCUSSES THE ROCKET'S SPECIFICATIONS WITH LEROY...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board, testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space, and...

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NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board, listens as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine testifies before...

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NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-047
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-047

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

ARC
NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, testifies before the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait with the American flag on the Fourth of July
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Jul 4, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait with the American flag on the Fourth of July

iss073e0420732 (July 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-009
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Feb 16, 2010

ARC-2010-ACD10-0031-009

Jamanese Industry Officials and Academia visit. Visitor include Nabukazu Yoshioka, Associate Profesor at the...

ARC
NASA image: Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope
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Jul 25, 2018

Hearing on James Webb Space Telescope

Tom Young, chairman, JWST Independent Review Board, prepares to testify before the House Committee on Science,...

HQ
NASA image: ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-050
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Sep 5, 2003

ARC-2003-ACD03-0112-050

NRTC/RITA Precision Pathway Terminal Guidance: UH-60 RASCAL (#012) (National Rotocraft Technology Center/Rotorcraft...

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NASA image: CIR Troubleshooting Operations
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Jun 19, 2018

CIR Troubleshooting Operations

iss056e021157 (June 19, 2018) --- Expedition 56 Flight Engineer Ricky Arnold of NASA (foreground) performs...

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NASA image: NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons
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Nov 19, 2024

NASA Tests Swimming Robots for Exploring Oceans on Icy Moons

A futuristic NASA mission concept envisions a swarm of dozens of self-propelled, cellphone-size robots exploring the...

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NASA image: UAP Media Briefing
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Sep 14, 2023

UAP Media Briefing

NASA Assistant Deputy Associate Administrator for Research, Science Mission Directorate, Daniel Evans, answers a...

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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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