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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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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Representatives from NASA’s Glenn Research Center, located in Cleveland, provide information on...

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NASA image: NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance
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Jan 27, 2022

NASA Pays Tribute to Fallen Heroes with Day of Remembrance

NASA honors members of the NASA family who lost their lives while furthering the cause of exploration and discovery,...

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Jan 31, 2000

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Among the VIPs attending the launch of STS-99 is Captain Ralph Charles (left), standing next to NASA Administrator...

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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Representatives from NASA’s Launch Services Program, located at Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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NASA image: STS-54 Commander Casper with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys on OV-105's middeck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Commander Casper with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys on OV-105's middeck

STS054-S-023 (15 Jan 1993) --- Casper holds up a paper boomerang before sailing it across Endeavour's middeck. The...

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NASA image: DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit
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Nov 30, 2022

DAAWG/SI Sinead Burke Visit

Guest speaker Sinead Burke, in front, from Ireland, gave a presentation on “Breaking the Mould – A Lesson in...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1549
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- NASA representatives provide information on the agency’s Technical Standards Program to...

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Oct 18, 2000

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During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, keynote speaker Dr. Beck Weathers is given a memento of his visit by...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1564
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Students from Meadow Woods Middle School in Orlando take part in a hands-on activity during NASA’s...

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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan signals a successful driving lesson on the M-113 he is in. Capt....

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Oct 18, 2000

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During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, keynote speaker Dr. Beck Weathers is given a memento of his visit by...

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Sep 13, 2000

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STS-92 Mission Specialist Koichi Wakata of Japan signals a successful driving lesson on the M-113 he is in. Capt....

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Jan 31, 2000

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Astronaut Andy Thomas (left) greets 100-year-old Captain Ralph Charles, one of the VIPs attending the launch of...

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NASA image: CHAPEA_Mission_1_Egress_Event
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Jul 6, 2024

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The four volunteers who have been living and working inside NASA’s first simulated yearlong Mars habitat mission...

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NASA image: NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Gets Bagged Up
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Feb 13, 2025

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer Gets Bagged Up

NASA's Lunar Trailblazer spacecraft gets covered in anti-static wrap before being shipped from Lockheed Martin Space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1560
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Education project specialist Josh Santora, left, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, engages a student...

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Oct 18, 2000

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During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, keynote speaker Dr. Beck Weathers grimaces over the satellite photo of...

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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Education specialists from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center set up a physics demonstration for the...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1562
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Laura Colville, in the gray shirt at right, from the Educator Resource Center at NASA’s Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0141
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Jan 31, 2000

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Astronaut Andy Thomas (left) greets 100-year-old Captain Ralph Charles, one of the VIPs attending the launch of...

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NASA image: STS-54 Pilot McMonagle with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys top on OV-105's middeck
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Jan 15, 1993

STS-54 Pilot McMonagle with DSO 802 & Physics of Toys top on OV-105's middeck

STS054-S-020 (15 Jan 1993) --- McMonagle watches as a top spins above his head on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting...

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Oct 18, 2000

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During Super Safety and Health Day at KSC, keynote speaker Dr. Beck Weathers grimaces over the satellite photo of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1563
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Feb 23, 2012

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Education specialist Jim Gerard, in the red shirt, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, prepares a...

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May 1, 2026

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Four Artemis II astronauts just returned from their journey around the Moon, but preparations to land humans on 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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