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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: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission - Crew Arrival at LLF - 4K
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Feb 21, 2023

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-6 Mission - Crew Arrival at LLF - 4K

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

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NASA image: NASA Boeing CFT Post-Launch News Conference
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Jun 5, 2024

NASA Boeing CFT Post-Launch News Conference

NASA Deputy Associate Administrator for Space Operations Mission Directorate, Joel Montalbano participates in a...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission
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Apr 18, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-4 Mission

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

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission
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Oct 1, 2022

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro speaks to members of the news media during crew arrival for NASA’s SpaceX...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission
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Oct 26, 2021

NASA Hosts Media Event for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-3 Mission

Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro, far left, greets the crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission after...

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NASA image: STS-114 Mission Support - Flight Controllers on Launch Day
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Jul 26, 2005

STS-114 Mission Support - Flight Controllers on Launch Day

Documentation of flight controllers in the White Flight Control Room (WFCR) on STS-114 Launch Day, July 26, 2005....

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Mar 3, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Director of the Development Operations Divisons, and Dr. Debus, Director of the Missile Firing...

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Nov 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Firing Room 4 of NASA Kennedy Space Center's Launch Control Center, shuttle launch...

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NASA image: GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference - 720p
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Jun 24, 2024

GOES-U Prelaunch News Conference - 720p

In the Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site auditorium, members of the media participate in a mission briefing on the...

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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-06205 (8 March 2001) --- Eileen Hawley at the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) console poses a query to Brock...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 25, 1965

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher Von Braun (Marshall Center Director 1960-1970) and Dr. Rocco Petrone (Marshall Center Director...

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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, launch team members from Apollo 11 and...

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Apr 5, 2010

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JSC2010-E-046795 (5 April 2010) --- John McCullough (right), chief of the Flight Director Office; Janet Kavandi,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 28, 1964

Wernher von Braun

This photograph depicts an intense moment during the SA-6 launch at the Firing Room. Dr. von Braun, Director of the...

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NASA image: KSC-86PC-0310
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Oct 9, 1986

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Kennedy Space Center Director Lt. Gen. Forrest S. McCartney, far right, stands in front of...

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NASA image: MCC during STS-106
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Sep 8, 2000

MCC during STS-106

JSC2000-E-22288 (8 September2000) --- In Houston's Mission Control Center, flight directors LeRoy Cain, from left...

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Sep 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA officials cut the ribbon to officially reactivate the Operations and Checkout...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Post-Launch News Conference - 4K
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Post-Launch News Conference - 4K

At approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Mar. 14, 2025, following the successful launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Post-Launch News Conference - 720p
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Mar 14, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 Post-Launch News Conference - 720p

At approximately 8:30 p.m. EDT on Friday, Mar. 14, 2025, following the successful launch of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10...

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NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Apr 15, 2004

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

Representing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters and the Marshall Space Flight...

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NASA image: NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil
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Jun 7, 2022

NASA Center “DirectHERS” -- Launching Through the Glass Ceil

From left to right, Director of NASA’s Glenn Research Center, Dr. Marla Peréz-Davis, Director of NASA’s Johnson...

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NASA image: Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le
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Jan 26, 2018

Apollo Columbia Challenger Lessons Learned Program - Columbia Le

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, far right, poses a question to several panelists during an Apollo,...

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Mar 7, 2009

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NASA Launch Director Omar Baez polls his team for readiness to launch the Kepler spacecraft.

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Jun 17, 2009

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Launch Director Pete Nickolenko has called off today's launch attempt of Endeavour's STS-127 mission.

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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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