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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: NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier Moderates A Discussion During the AAS 55th Robert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium
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Mar 8, 2017

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier Moderates A Discussion During the AAS 55th Robert H. Goddard Memorial Symposium

NASA Chief Technologist Douglas Terrier moderated the discussion “NASA Leadership in the Future of Science and...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

This cutaway illustrates the S-I stage, the first stage of the Saturn I vehicle developed by the Marshall Space...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

H-1 engine characteristics: The H-1 engine was developed under the management of the Marshall Space Flight Center...

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NASA image: Offficial Portrait of Astronaut Gregory H. (Box) Johnson
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Oct 24, 2007

Offficial Portrait of Astronaut Gregory H. (Box) Johnson

JSC2008-E-000184 (24 Oct. 2007) --- NASA astronaut Gregory H. Johnson, pilot. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT ENGLE, JOE H. - JSC
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Jul 27, 1981

PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT ENGLE, JOE H. - JSC

Portrait photograph, Astronaut Joe H. Engle, selected as official portrait for the STS-2 Mission. JSC, HOUSTON, TX....

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NASA image: Portrait of NASA astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock
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Dec 5, 2006

Portrait of NASA astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock

JSC2010-E-132513 (5 Dec. 2006) --- NASA astronaut Douglas H. Wheelock, ISS commander. Photo credit: NASA or National...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 27, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) was the birthplace of the United States' rocket program. In the early 1960s,...

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NASA image: GPM's H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.23, First stage VOS
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Dec 8, 2017

GPM's H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.23, First stage VOS

GPM's launch vehicle, the H-IIA No.23, first stage VOS (Vehicle On Stand). GPM is a joint mission between NASA and...

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NASA image: IN WHITE ROOM - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC. - CAPE
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Jun 3, 1965

IN WHITE ROOM - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC. - CAPE

S65-29647 (3 June 1965) --- Astronauts Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt are shown in the white room as they...

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NASA image: LOOK OVER TRAINING PLANS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING
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May 31, 1965

LOOK OVER TRAINING PLANS - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - TRAINING

S65-29655 (7 May 1965) --- Astronauts James A. McDivitt (left) and Edward H. White II, Gemini-4 prime crew, are...

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NASA image: INSERTION - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC. - CAPE
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Jun 3, 1965

INSERTION - ASTRONAUT EDWARD H. WHITE II - MISC. - CAPE

S65-29641 (3 June 1965) -- Astronauts Edward H. White II and James A. McDivitt are shown in the white room as they...

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NASA image: Portrait of Charles H. Zimmerman Associate Chief, Aero-Space Mechanics Division
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Aug 19, 1960

Portrait of Charles H. Zimmerman Associate Chief, Aero-Space Mechanics Division

Portrait of Charles H. Zimmerman Associate Chief, Aero-Space Mechanics Division

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NASA image: Mercury Project
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Feb 20, 1962

Mercury Project

The launch of the MA-6, Friendship 7, on February 20, 1962. Boosted by the Mercury-Atlas vehicle, a modified Atlas...

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NASA image: MSFC-201801918
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Dec 3, 2018

MSFC-201801918

Jody Singer discusses Budget issues, the passing of President George H. W. Bush, and recent appointments to Marshall...

MSFC
NASA image: Early Rockets
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Mar 16, 1926

Early Rockets

Dr. Robert H. Goddard and liquid oxygen-gasoline rocket in the frame from which it was fired on March 16, 1926, at...

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NASA image: Official portrait of STS-50 USML payload specialist Eugene H. Trinh
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Sep 11, 1991

Official portrait of STS-50 USML payload specialist Eugene H. Trinh

S91-46260 (1991) --- Astronaut Eugene H. Trinh, STS-50 USML payload specialist.

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)
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Sep 17, 2009

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)

ISS020-E-040494 (17 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of a portion of the unpiloted Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1960

Saturn Apollo Program

Workers at the Michoud Assembly Facility near New Orleans, Louisiana install the H-1 engines into the S-IB stage,...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle Kounotori3 (HTV3)
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Sep 12, 2012

H-II Transfer Vehicle Kounotori3 (HTV3)

iss032e028722 (Sept. 12, 2012) --- Japan’s third resupply ship, the H-II Transfer Vehicle-3 (HTV-3), also known as...

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NASA image: PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT WHITE, EDWARD H. - MSC
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May 12, 1966

PORTRAIT - ASTRONAUT WHITE, EDWARD H. - MSC

S66-35219 (1966) --- Astronaut Edward H. White II (United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel), Gemini 4 pilot....

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NASA image: Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37
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Sep 3, 1969

Bill Dana in front of HL-10 after flight H-24-37

NASA research pilot Bill Dana after his fourth free flight (1 glide and 3 powered) in the HL-10. This particular...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jan 1, 1963

Saturn Apollo Program

This drawing clearly shows the comparative sizes of the rocket engines used to launch the Saturn vehicles. The RL-10...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)
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Sep 17, 2009

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)

ISS020-E-040509 (17 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of the unpiloted Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) in the...

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NASA image: H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)
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Sep 17, 2009

H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV)

ISS020-E-040520 (17 Sept. 2009) --- A close-up view of the unpiloted Japanese H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) in 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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