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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: Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Dec 12, 2016

Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

In the IMAX Theater of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Dec 12, 2016

Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

In the IMAX Theater of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1418
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, standing, speaks during a luncheon Feb. 17, 2012,...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Dec 12, 2016

Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

In the IMAX Theater of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1510
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-95 astronaut Steve Robinson speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1489
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts Scott Carpenter, left, and John Glenn and astronaut Steve Robinson of...

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Mar 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- STS-134 Mission Specialist Andrew Feustel signs the space shuttle wall tribute in the...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter sit in front of the plot board from...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana sit in the flight deck of space...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1466
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left and Scott Carpenter look around at the dismantled...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1426
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronauts John Glenn, left, and Scott Carpenter pose during a luncheon Feb. 17,...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1452
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand in the middeck of space shuttle...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand beside the wheel...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Aug 9, 1990

Around Marshall

Marshall scientist practices assembling the solar panel array for the space station during the Collector Panel...

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NASA image: Legends Lecture Series
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Oct 13, 2011

Legends Lecture Series

Stennis Space Center Director Patrick Scheuermann (right) welcomes former leaders to the fourth Legends Lecture...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1433
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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter signs a poster celebrating 50 years of Americans in orbit,...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Project
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Dec 17, 1991

Space Shuttle Project

A 48 inch Advanced Solid Rocket Motor is test fired at Marshall's Solid Propulsion Research Test Article facility...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, talks with Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1470
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn poses for a photo in front of the Project Mercury monument at...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1504
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the "On...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-98
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May 15, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Mercury astronauts, from left, Wally Schirra, Deke Slayton and Alan Shepard work inside the...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and his wife, Annie, and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson tour the Vehicle...

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NASA image: 2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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May 19, 2017

2017 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

In the Space Shuttle Atlantis facility at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Astronaut Scholarship...

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NASA image: Legends Lecture Series III
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Jul 27, 2011

Legends Lecture Series III

Marina Benigno (far right) at Stennis Space Center, welcomes former administrative assistants and secretaries to 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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