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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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Apr 1, 2010

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NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LOOKS ON AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER...

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NASA image: Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day
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Jun 18, 2013

Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, talks during the Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day at NASA...

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Mar 24, 2011

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CHARLES BOLDEN, NASA ADMINISTRATOR PRESENTING THE 2010 ADMINISTRATOR’S CUP AWARD TO DAVID BROCK, SMALL BUSINESS...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Acting NASA Director, Robert Lightfoot, welcomes guests and introduces Vice President Mike Pence, Thursday, July 6,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot gives remarks at the graves of Apollo 1 crew members, Virgil Grissom and...

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NASA image: Antares Post Launch Press Conference
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Sep 18, 2013

Antares Post Launch Press Conference

Robert Lightfoot, associate administrator, NASA, talks during a press conference held after the successful launch of...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot addresses employees and members of the public at the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot listens to remarks by panelists during the National Space Council's first...

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NASA image: National Space Council Meeting
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Oct 5, 2017

National Space Council Meeting

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot is seen during the National Space Council's first meeting, Thursday, Oct....

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence receives a commemorative montage from Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Director, Robert Cabana,...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence receives a commemorative montage including an Indiana flag, representing the Vice...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence greets Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot after arriving at the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day
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Jun 18, 2013

Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, left, talks as NASA Associate Administrator Science John Grunsfeld,...

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NASA image: Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day
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Jun 18, 2013

Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, listens as other NASA senior leadership talk during the Asteroid...

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NASA image: Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Dec 14, 2022

Apollo 17 50th Anniversary Celebration

Robert Lightfoot, executive vice president of Lockheed Martin Space, speaks during an event celebrating the 50th...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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NASA image: Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day
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Jun 18, 2013

Asteroid Initiative Industry and Partner Day

NASA Associate Administrator Robert Lightfoot, left, talks as NASA Associate Administrator Science John Grunsfeld,...

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NASA image: Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony
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Jun 2, 2014

Sumara Thompson-King Swearing in Ceremony

Sumara Thompson-King is seen here after being sworn in by Robert Lightfoot, Associate Administrator (left) at NASA...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May conducts All Hands meeting with Marshall Personnel following State of NASA address by Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot
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Feb 12, 2018

MSFC Director Todd May conducts All Hands meeting with Marshall Personnel following State of NASA address by Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot

MSFC Director Todd May takes questions from audience at All Hands meeting.

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NASA image: House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing
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Jun 8, 2017

House NASA FY 18' Budget Hearing

Acting NASA Administrator Robert Lightfoot gestures while testifying during a House Subcommittee on Commerce,...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Amy Resnik, sister-in-law, left, and Chuck Resnik, brother of the late space shuttle Challenger astronaut Judy...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Amy Resnik, sister-in-law, left, and Chuck Resnik, brother of the late space shuttle Challenger astronaut Judy...

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NASA image: Day of Remembrance
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Jan 25, 2018

Day of Remembrance

Amy Resnik, sister-in-law, left, and Chuck Resnik, brother of the late space shuttle Challenger astronaut Judy...

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NASA image: NASA Fiscal Year 2014 Budget All Hands
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Apr 10, 2013

NASA Fiscal Year 2014 Budget All Hands

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, left, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, NASA Associate Administrator Robert...

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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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