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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 23, 2024

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For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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Jun 2, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - The delivery of the Columbus module from Germany to Florida is officially accepted by...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, speaks to...

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NASA image: RGM_4416
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Feb 23, 2024

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For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: RGM_4324
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4324

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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Mar 6, 1999

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Student teams behind protective walls operate remote controls to maneuver their robots around the playing field...

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Feb 23, 2024

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For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Greg C. Shavers, Lander Technology director at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, speaks to members of the...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Tom Engler, deputy director of Center Planning and Development at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: RGM_4156
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4156

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing
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Feb 23, 2024

News Conference on Intuitive Machines' First Lunar Landing

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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NASA image: RGM_4147
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Feb 23, 2024

RGM_4147

For the first time in more than 50 years, new NASA science instruments and technology demonstrations are operating...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Greg C. Shavers, Lander Technology director at Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama,...

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Jan 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Skip Hatfield, Orion Project manager, addresses guests and attendees in the Operations...

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Jan 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Russell Romanella, director of the International Space Station/Payload Processing...

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Jan 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- After a ceremony to commemorate the transition of the historic Operations and Checkout...

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Jan 30, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bill Parsons addresses guests and attendees in the...

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Jun 17, 1999

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A panel of NASA and contractor senior staff, plus officers from the 45th Space Wing, discuss safetyand...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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Jan 20, 1998

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Ohio Senator John Glenn, at right, walks with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director Roy Bridges shortly after Glenn's...

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NASA image: Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed
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Jan 14, 2021

Artemis I Orion Lift to Transporter - Key Handover from Lockheed

Orion is revealed for one of the final times on Jan. 14, as it is readied atop its transport pallet from the Neil...

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May 11, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – In the Firing Room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Shuttle Launch Director Mike...

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NASA image: The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing
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Nov 6, 1985

The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress the Orbiter after landing

61A-S-140 (6 Nov 1985) --- The record-setting eight crewmembers for STS 61-A file from their "home" for the past...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive
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Sep 25, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence and Congressman Robert Aderholt arrive

Air Force Two lands with Vice President Mike Pence along with Congressman Robert Aderholt at the Redstone Army...

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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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