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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: Senate FY 2011 NASA Budget Overview
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Apr 22, 2010

Senate FY 2011 NASA Budget Overview

Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Ala., questions NASA Administrator Charles Bolden during a Senate Subcommittee on Commerce,...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 10, 2020

State of NASA

Richard Gilbrech, Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, welcomes everyone to the State of NASA address, Monday,...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 10, 2020

State of NASA

Richard Gilbrech, Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, welcomes everyone to the State of NASA address, Monday,...

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NASA image: STS-119 crew visit
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May 5, 2009

STS-119 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Director Gene Goldman (r to l) presents a commemorative photo of a space shuttle main engine...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing
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Jan 21, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, speaks during a briefing to discuss the...

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NASA image: Researchers in the MSFC Electrostatic Levitation Lab
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Mar 19, 2019

Researchers in the MSFC Electrostatic Levitation Lab

Dr. Richard Weber and Ms. Emma Clark from Materials Development Inc. during a visit to the MSFC electrostatic...

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NASA image: STS-135 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Ascent - Flight Director Richard Jones
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Jul 26, 2011

STS-135 Flight Control Team in WFCR - Ascent - Flight Director Richard Jones

STS-135 Ascent Flight Control Team in WFCR with Flight Director Richard Jones. Photo Date: July 26, 2011. Location:...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown
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Nov 14, 1969

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon suits up during Apollo 12 prelaunch countdown

Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., Apollo 12 command module pilot, suits up in the Kennedy Space Center's Manned...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EXPERIMENTS BRIEFING - MSC
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Sep 23, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - EXPERIMENTS BRIEFING - MSC

S66-45614 (23 Sept. 1966) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (with pipe) and Richard F. Gordon Jr. (background) view...

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NASA image: Kelly uses video camera to document Richards preparing for EVA
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Mar 13, 2001

Kelly uses video camera to document Richards preparing for EVA

STS102-E-5160 (13 March 2001) --- Astronaut James M. Kelly (left), pilot, documents mid deck preparations for the...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GT-11 - RECOVERY
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Sep 15, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GT-11 - RECOVERY

S66-50757 (15 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Charles Conrad Jr., command pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, is hoisted...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - CAPE
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Sep 12, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - CAPE

S66-50720 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Preparations are made in the white room atop Pad 19 to close the hatches on the...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11- CAPE
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Sep 12, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11- CAPE

S66-50719 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronaut Richard F. Gordon Jr., pilot of the Gemini-11 spaceflight, suits up in the...

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NASA image: GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - CAPE
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Sep 12, 1966

GORDON, RICHARD F., ASTRONAUT - MISC. - GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-11 - CAPE

S66-50714 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr. (foreground), command pilot, and Richard F. Gordon Jr.,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Richard Covey at commander's station in Endeavour during STS-61
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Dec 9, 1993

Astronaut Richard Covey at commander's station in Endeavour during STS-61

STS061-53-001 (4 Dec 1993) --- Astronaut Richard O. Covey mans the commander's station on the Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jun 4, 1974

Saturn Apollo Program

On June 4, 1974, 5 years after the successful Apollo 11 lunar landing mission, commander Neil Armstrong (right)...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

NASA Flight Surgeon Richard Scheuring watches as teams at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida practiced various...

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return
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Sep 25, 2023

OSIRIS-REx Sample Return

Lockheed Martin OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Capsule Ground Recovery Lead Richard Witherspoon, top right, delivers...

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NASA image: State of NASA
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Feb 10, 2020

State of NASA

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Richard Gilbrech, Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, speak with members...

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NASA image: Restored Moonwalk Footage Release
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Jul 15, 2009

Restored Moonwalk Footage Release

Stan Lebar, former Westinghouse Electric program manager, left, talks about the Apollo era TV cameras such as the...

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NASA image: Dancing in the Street Apollo 11 Celebration
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Jan 2, 2018

Dancing in the Street Apollo 11 Celebration

The City of Huntsville hosted a celebration of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a street party on the downtown square...

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NASA image: STS-132 Launch Tweetup
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May 12, 2010

STS-132 Launch Tweetup

Richard Hay, @WinObs, looks at an astronaut boot, during the two-day STS-132 Launch Tweetup at Kennedy Space Center,...

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NASA image: Restored Moonwalk Footage Release
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Jul 15, 2009

Restored Moonwalk Footage Release

NASA moderator Mark Hess, left, directs reporters' questions to former Westinghouse Electric program manager Stan...

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NASA image: Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing
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Jan 21, 2010

Solar Dynamics Observatory Briefing

Richard Fisher, Heliophysics Division Director at NASA Headquarters, left, speaks during a briefing to discuss the...

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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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