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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: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  In the Columbia Debris Hangar,  Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach  points to some of the tiles recovered from the orbiter as he explains to the media about activities that have taken place since the Columbia accident on Feb. 1, 2003.  STS-107 debris recovery and reconstruction operations are winding down.  To date, nearly 84,000 pieces of debris have been recovered and sent to KSC. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.
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Jun 4, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of the tiles recovered from the orbiter as he explains to the media about activities that have taken place since the Columbia accident on Feb. 1, 2003. STS-107 debris recovery and reconstruction operations are winding down. To date, nearly 84,000 pieces of debris have been recovered and sent to KSC. That represents about 38 percent of the dry weight of Columbia, equaling almost 85,000 pounds.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Columbia Debris Hangar, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach points to some of...

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NASA image: "Solid State" Chemistry in Titan Ice Particles
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Sep 20, 2016

"Solid State" Chemistry in Titan Ice Particles

Scientists from NASA's Cassini mission suggested in a 2016 paper that the appearance of a cloud of dicyanoacetylene...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

MSFC
NASA image: Sun-Earth Day
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Apr 11, 2007

Sun-Earth Day

Michael Sandras, a member of the Pontchartrain Astronomical Society, explains his solar telescope to students of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4086
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4089
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains plant growth experimentation facilities to Dr. Mason Peck,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Feb 2, 1968

Wernher von Braun

U.S. Representative Armistead Seldon (D.-Al) inspects the food preparation area of the Saturn I workshop mockup...

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NASA image: What's Going on with the Hole in the Ozone Layer
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Jul 18, 2023

What's Going on with the Hole in the Ozone Layer

What's going on with the hole in the ozone layer? Thanks to a global effort to regulate ozone-depleting substances,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 2, 1968

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center, explains the purpose of a thermal curtain in...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2640
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Dec 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Deputy Administrator Fred Gregory moderates the panel presentation during the One...

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NASA image: STS-106 and Expedition 3 Briefing
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Jul 26, 2001

STS-106 and Expedition 3 Briefing

JSC2001-E-23201 (26 July 2001) --- Astronaut Patrick G. Forrester, STS-105 mission specialist, explains some of his...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00052
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Jul 26, 2007

KSC-07-S-00052

Why do we send anything into space? NASA Commentator George Diller explains how sending spacecraft into space has a...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Sep 11, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center Director Dr. Wernher von Braun explains a detail from a Saturn IB mockup and engine to...

MSFC
NASA image: Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images
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Mar 24, 2014

Jim Garvin's Top "Pics" - LROC Images

In this video series, NASA Scientist Jim Garvin highlights his favorite pictures taken throughout the solar system....

GSFC
NASA image: Is Climate Change the Same as Global Warming? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Jul 27, 2023

Is Climate Change the Same as Global Warming? We Asked A NASA Expert

Is climate change the same as global warming? They’re not exactly the same, but they are related. The warming of...

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NASA image: Down to Earth - Enjoy the View
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Feb 11, 2020

Down to Earth - Enjoy the View

In this episode of “Down to Earth – Enjoy the View,” NASA astronaut Mike Foreman shares how his perception of Earth...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen, AA for science mission directorate explains to Lesa Roe, acting deputy administrator, how...

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Apr 1, 2010

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NASA ADMINISTRATOR CHARLES BOLDEN LISTENS AS BALL AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION PRINCIPLE OPTICAL ENGINEER DAVE...

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NASA image: Where Are the Moon Rocks? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 22, 2023

Where Are the Moon Rocks? We Asked A NASA Expert

Where are the Moon rocks? When they’re not being studied by institutions or enjoyed by museumgoers, NASA has a...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

HQ
NASA image: Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments
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Feb 3, 2023

Dr. Ramona Mhanna on the Three Different Types of ACET-9 Experiments

: Dr. Ramona Mhanna working with NASA Glenn Research Center explains the three different types of ACET-9 experiments...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1973
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Sep 23, 2004

KSC-04pd1973

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Herman Everett explains the use of hydrogen in a fuel cell vehicle during an exhibit by...

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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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