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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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Jan 16, 2021

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Outgoing NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (right) receives a round of applause from Stennis Director Rick Gilbrech...

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Jan 16, 2021

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Outgoing NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (right) and Stennis Space Center Director Rick Gilbrech participate in a...

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NASA image: Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 18, 2021

Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk, right, and Rick Gilbrech, director of NASA's Stennis Space Center, center,...

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Jan 16, 2021

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Outgoing NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (right), as Stennis Director Rick Gilbrech looks on, speaks to guests...

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NASA image: Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage
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Mar 18, 2021

Second Hot Fire Test of SLS Rocket Core Stage

Acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk, left, and Jody Singer, director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center,...

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Jan 16, 2021

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Stennis Space Center Director Rick Gilbrech participates in a press conference following the Green Run hot fire test...

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NASA image: STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 30, 2008

STS-124 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Discovery Launch
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May 31, 2008

Space Shuttle Discovery Launch

NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed Mango, center, and Flow...

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May 31, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Shuttle Launch Director Michael Leinbach, left, STS-124 Assistant Launch Director Ed...

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NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)
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Feb 26, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 Live Launch Coverage (Scrub)

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, in front, left, along with Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, wait to greet...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SpaceX participate in a prelaunch news...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SpaceX participate in a prelaunch news...

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Aug 10, 1988

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - After the successful Flight Readiness Firing of the space shuttle Discovery's three main...

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Feb 11, 1997

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KSC Center Director Jay F. Honeycutt, at left, shakes hands with Scott Cilento, the new flow director of the Space...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space
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Oct 29, 2021

NASA Hosts Administrator Media Briefing for the agency’s Space

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks during a NASA Administrator briefing for the upcoming SpaceX Crew-3...

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NASA image: EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson
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Mar 29, 2018

EM-1 Countdown Simulation with Charlie Blackwell-Thompson

NASA Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, above, confers with Senior NASA Test Director Jeff Spaulding, left,...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch to the Moon, Kelvin Manning, left, Kennedy Space...

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Apr 19, 2005

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NASA Spacecraft Mission Director Jim Snoddy, from NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., is...

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May 14, 2010

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STS-132: 'Go' for Atlantis -- Launch director gives crew 'go' for launch.

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Feb 6, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Participants in the all-hands meeting respond to questions from the audience. Topics...

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NASA image: 2019 Black History Month Program
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Feb 28, 2019

2019 Black History Month Program

Wayne State University professor Shanique Brown, far right, takes part in a panel discussion on diversity and...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06202 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06214 (8 March 2001) --- At their console in Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors Wayne Hale...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission - Crew Arrival at LLF - 720p
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Feb 21, 2023

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission - Crew Arrival at LLF - 720p

Representatives from NASA participate in a media event at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday,...

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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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