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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: ARC-2006-ACD06-0216-027
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Nov 29, 2006

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Stardust sample analysis @ UC Berkeley clean room - mission samples provided to UC Berkeley for analysis by NASA:...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A crowd looks on during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr.
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Feb 17, 2012

John H Glenn Jr.

Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of Americans in...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter pose during a luncheon Feb. 17,...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter signs a poster celebrating 50 years of Americans in orbit,...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Former Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, left, and former Kennedy Space Center directors Jay...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1509
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --A crowd looks on during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1427
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, from left, Mercury astronaut John Glenn, NASA...

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- During opening ceremonies for the 40th anniversary celebration of American...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, center, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, talks with fellow Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter...

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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame induction...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2916
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Al Worden acknowledges warm applause from spectators at the 2009 U.S....

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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame astronauts are seated on stage at NASA's Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Apr 27, 1959

Mercury Project

The group portrait of the original seven astronauts for the Mercury Project. NASA selected its first seven...

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NASA image: Mercury Astronauts - Group
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Jan 21, 2010

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S63-18853 (1963) --- Group shot of the original Mercury astronauts taken at the Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC),...

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NASA image: KSC-63pc-0049
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Apr 9, 1959

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CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. -- The Original Seven Mercury Astronauts pose beside an Air Force F-102 jet. Standing, left to...

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NASA image: KSC-84pc-0022
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Sep 13, 1963

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MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER, HOUSTON, TX. -- FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM -- Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection was...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2923
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of...

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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Astronaut William Shepherd addresses the spectators at the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame after...

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NASA image: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE
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May 24, 1962

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7 - CAPE

S62-02846 (24 May 1962) --- Project Mercury astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, prime pilot for the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7)...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-2920
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May 2, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –– Hall of Fame astronaut Hank Hartsfield thanks the audience for its applause at the 2009 U.S....

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Feb 24, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At opening ceremonies of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of American...

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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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