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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-98pc1804
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1804

In the firing room of the Launch Control Center after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 3:35:34...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception
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Jul 25, 2018

MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception

NASA Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk presents retiring Marshall Space Flight Center Todd May with the NASA...

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NASA image: Summer Moon Festival, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Apollo 11 Moon Landin...
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Jul 20, 2019

Summer Moon Festival, Wapakoneta, Ohio, Apollo 11 Moon Landin...

Astronaut Robert Springer congratulates who earned a medal in the 1-mile Fun Run during the Summer Moon Festival,...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1802
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1802

In a firing room of the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) gives a...

KSC
NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony on...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-98pc1801
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1801

NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left), KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) and Secretary...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy waves to attendees during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame 2022 induction...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1803
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1803

In a firing room of the Launch Control Center , KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) shakes...

KSC
NASA image: Studend Symposium Meeeting
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Nov 8, 1984

Studend Symposium Meeeting

Photograph taken November 8,1984. Student Symposium Meeting Left to right Vivian Merritt, Office of Equal...

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NASA image: Student Symposium Meeting
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Nov 8, 1984

Student Symposium Meeting

Photograph taken November 8,1984. Student Symposium Meeting Left to right Vivian Merritt, Office of Equal...

LRC
NASA image: Richard Danne Dedication Event
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Nov 6, 2023

Richard Danne Dedication Event

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, right, shakes hands with Richard Danne after awarding him the Exceptional...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former Congressman John Culberson gives remarks after having received the NASA Distinguished Public Service medal,...

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NASA image: Richard Danne Dedication Event
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Nov 6, 2023

Richard Danne Dedication Event

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, right, poses for a photo with Richard Danne after awarding him the...

HQ
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC
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Aug 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC

S66-39889 (1 Aug. 1966) --- Astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, the prime...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC
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May 6, 1963

SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC

S63-06268 (8 May 1963) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., receives his NASA's Distinguished Service Medal from...

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NASA image: jsc2019e067107
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Dec 2, 2019

jsc2019e067107

jsc2019e067107 - Outside the headquarters of the Russian space agency Roscosmos in Moscow, NASA astronaut Nick Hague...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Meets with Jeannie Schulz
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Apr 5, 2023

NASA Administrator Meets with Jeannie Schulz

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, right, and Jeannie Schulz, widow of Peanuts gang creator Charles M. Schulz, holding...

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NASA image: jsc2019e067106
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Dec 2, 2019

jsc2019e067106

jsc2019e067106 - Outside the headquarters of the Russian space agency Roscosmos in Moscow, NASA astronaut Nick Hague...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig043
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Oct 18, 2000

KSC-00padig043

NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left) applauds the Space Shuttle ice and debris inspection team who were...

KSC
NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus speaks after receiving her medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: NASA STS-132 Air and Space Museum
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Jul 26, 2010

NASA STS-132 Air and Space Museum

Dr. John Mather, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center scientist and Nobel Laureate, center, presents Gen. John R. “Jack”...

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NASA image: Sally Ride Tribute
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May 20, 2013

Sally Ride Tribute

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden announces during a National Tribute to Sally Ride that NASA is recognizing Ride,...

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NASA image: President Richard Nixon visits MSC to award Apollo 13 Mission Operations team
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Apr 18, 1970

President Richard Nixon visits MSC to award Apollo 13 Mission Operations team

S70-35601 (18 April 1970) --- A wide-angle, overall view of the large crowd of people who were on hand to see...

JSC
NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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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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