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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 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn, left, prepares to ride in the Corvette parade following the...

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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

Michael Foale, who flew six missions into space, speaks during the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame ceremony. The...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson sit in the flight deck of space shuttle...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants"...

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Mar 31, 2011

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

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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 NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle...

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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: KSC-2012-1481
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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Feb 17, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, shares a laugh with astronaut John Glenn before a...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Nov 5, 1992

Around Marshall

Astronauts Kathy Thornton and Tom Akers practice installing the Wide Field Planetary camera into the Hubble Space...

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NASA image: Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot
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Oct 22, 1963

Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot

S63-19319 (October 1963) --- Pen and ink drawing of a proposed arrangement for a Pig Capsule in Little Joe capsule...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn stands in the middeck of space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter Processing Facility-1...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, center, talks with U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, left and...

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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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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Feb 23, 1995

Around Marshall

Astronaut Jeff Hoffman conducts Hubble Space Telescope training in Marshall's Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS)

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Zarella makes remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating 50 years...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronaut John Glenn speaks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program celebrating...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Former space shuttle launch director, Bob Sieck, talks to guests in the Vehicle Assembly...

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NASA image: MSFC_Women's_History_Month_2021_Observance
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Mar 26, 2021

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Ladies First: The Valiant Woman Celebrating women who dared to be first, featuring keynote Dr. Jen Welter: Play Big!...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1467
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Feb 18, 2012

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

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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: KSC-2012-1482
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. --Mercury astronaut John Glenn listens to remarks during the "On Shoulders of Giants" program...

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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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