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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: KSC-07pd0224
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Feb 1, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Maj. Tad Clark, pilot of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16D (background), announces...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

Just before a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7441
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Oct 18, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Col. Rory D. Welch, vice commander for the U.S. Air Force 45th Space Wing at Patrick Air...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3590
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Center Director Bob Cabana presents an award to retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer...

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NASA image: KSC00padig072
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Nov 2, 2000

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Center Director Roy Bridges addresses the audience at the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 31, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Lt. Col. David Mahan, commander, U.S. Air Force’s 1st Air Force, Detachment 3, Patrick Space Force Base, Florida,...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3591
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Nov 7, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lee A. Archer Jr. (seated at center), one of the Tuskegee...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight
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Nov 19, 2021

SpaceX Crew-1 Postflight

SpaceX Crew-1 NASA astronauts, from left, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Mike Hopkins, pose for a photo after...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1221
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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Marc Del Rosario, commander of the 30th Space Wing Operations Group,...

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NASA image: Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference
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Nov 20, 2020

Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich Prelaunch News Conference

In preparation for the launch of the U.S.-European Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich ocean-monitoring satellite, Marina...

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00510
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May 10, 2022

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Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2022 Conference

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00511
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May 10, 2022

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Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2022 Conference

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00513
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May 10, 2022

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Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2022 Conference

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NASA image: GRC-2022-C-00512
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May 10, 2022

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Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space, NETS 2022 Conference

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NASA image: KSC00padig075
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Nov 2, 2000

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At the commissioning of a new high-pressure helium pipeline at Kennedy Space Center, participants watch as...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3059
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Jun 30, 2014

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing commander at Vandenberg Air Force Base in...

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NASA image: NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12
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Mar 31, 2025

NASA Artemis Underway Recovery Test 12

Liliana Villarreal, NASA’s Artemis II landing and recovery director, Exploration Ground Systems Program, left, ESA...

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NASA image: KSC00pp1056
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Jul 31, 2000

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The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1299
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Feb 7, 2015

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A prelaunch briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida brings media up to date on...

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NASA image: Trailblazers - Black History Month Program
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Feb 5, 2020

Trailblazers - Black History Month Program

As part of its celebration of Black History Month, NASA honored retired Air Force Col. Charles McGee at a ceremony...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2568
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders of prominent Florida space organizations convened at the Florida Space...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2567
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Dec 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Leaders of prominent Florida space organizations convened at the Florida Space...

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NASA image: Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2
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Aug 16, 2019

Media Event with Northrop Grumman at VAB Highbay 2

During a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 16, 2019, in High Bay 2 of the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at NASA’s...

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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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