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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: National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin
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Jul 30, 2009

National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin

House Majority Leader U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., speaks at a ceremony where senior NASA officials presented the...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill
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May 12, 2026

Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., right, and NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander; Victor Glover,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill
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May 12, 2026

Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, left; Christina Koch, mission specialist, second from left; Victor Glover,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Media Availability
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May 18, 2023

Artemis II Crew Media Availability

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman speaks during a media gather, Thursday, May 18, 2023, on Capitol Hill grounds in...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Media Availability
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May 18, 2023

Artemis II Crew Media Availability

NASA astronaut Victor Glover speaks during a media gather, as CSA (Canadian Space Agency) President Lisa Campbell,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Media Availability
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May 18, 2023

Artemis II Crew Media Availability

Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., gives remarks during a media gather as CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy...

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NASA image: National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin
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Jul 30, 2009

National Federation of the Blind Braille Coin

House Majority Leader U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., left, holds up an award presented to him by Mark Riccobono,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill
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May 12, 2026

Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, right; Victor Glover, pilot, second from right; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill
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May 12, 2026

Artemis II Crew on Capitol Hill

NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, commander, left; Victor Glover, pilot, second from left; Christina Koch, mission...

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NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden. 3rd from left, introduces Edward Moore Kennedy III, 4th from left, to NASA...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) is seen as it flies near the U.S....

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 16, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA
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Jan 13, 2010

Congressional Black Caucus meets with NASA

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, space shuttle crew STS-129 and members of the Congressional Black Caucus pose for...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) is seen from Top of the Town in...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over
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Apr 17, 2012

Space Shuttle Discovery DC Fly-Over

Space shuttle Discovery, mounted atop a NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) flies near the U.S. Capitol,...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is seen to the right of the U.S. Capitol...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-2 Launch
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Apr 23, 2021

SpaceX Crew-2 Launch

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's Crew Dragon spacecraft is seen to the right of the U.S. Capitol...

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NASA image: ESMD House Hearing
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Mar 23, 2010

ESMD House Hearing

U.S. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, R-CA, makes a point during the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on...

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NASA image: Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing
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Dec 2, 2009

Human Spaceflight Safety Hearing

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Texas, speaks during a hearing before the House Subcommitte on Space and Aeronautics...

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NASA image: House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing
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Mar 2, 2011

House Science, Space, and Technology Budget Hearing

U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, questions NASA Administrator Charles Bolden during a House Committee on...

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NASA image: Senate Confirmation Hearing CFO
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Oct 14, 2009

Senate Confirmation Hearing CFO

U.S. Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., Chairman of the of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation,...

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NASA image: Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing
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Feb 25, 2010

Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden appears in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and...

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NASA image: Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing
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Feb 25, 2010

Bolden FY2011 House Budget Hearing

NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden appears in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science and...

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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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