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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-20130329-PH-PR_OC13
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May 1, 2012

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Interior view of the Operations & Checkout Building

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NASA image: KSC-20130329-PH-PR_OC41
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May 1, 2012

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Interior view of the Operations & Checkout Building

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NASA image:  MSFC Building 4663, NW corner view showing entrance to Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC).
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May 19, 2020

MSFC Building 4663, NW corner view showing entrance to Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC).

MSFC Building 4663, NW corner view showing entrance to Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC). The HOSC is home...

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NASA image: OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling
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Oct 27, 2014

OIB: McMurdo Accomplished, West Antarctic Calling

Last year Operation IceBridge flew for the first time out of McMurdo Station in Antarctica, reaching a new slate of...

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NASA image: Safety and Health Days: Fatigue Management in Complex Operations with Dr. Cassie Hilditch
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Mar 4, 2020

Safety and Health Days: Fatigue Management in Complex Operations with Dr. Cassie Hilditch

Safety and Health Days: Fatigue Management in Complex Operations with Dr. Cassie Hilditch

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

Members of the Airbus team preparing the Solar Orbiter spacecraft for launch pause for a photo inside the Astrotech...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro
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Jan 8, 2020

Solar Orbiter Processing: Propellant Loading Operations at Astro

The Solar Orbiter spacecraft is loaded with propellants during processing activities inside the Astrotech Space...

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NASA image: Operation Airlift
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Feb 21, 1958

Operation Airlift

Operation Airlift

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NASA image: OSIRIS-REx Flight Operations Interviews Sandy Freund
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Oct 19, 2020

OSIRIS-REx Flight Operations Interviews Sandy Freund

NASA’s OSRIS-REx mission is designed to study near-Earth asteroid Bennu and return a sample of Bennu to Earth in...

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NASA image: OPALS Operations Team At Launch
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Aug 6, 2014

OPALS Operations Team At Launch

NASA Optical PAyload for Lasercomm Science OPALS operations team at Kennedy Space Center Space Launch Complex-40 on...

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NASA image: STS-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC
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Mar 22, 1982

STS-3 FLIGHT DAY 1 ACTIVITIES - MISSION OPERATIONS CONTROL ROOM (MOCR) - JSC

MOCR during Flight Day 1 of the STS-3 Mission. View: Thomas L. Moser, of the Structures and Mechanics Division,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations Suppo
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations Suppo

Employees of the Engineering Directorate at NASA's Kennedy Space Center gather in the conference room of Operations...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is briefed on work taking place on NASA’s Orion spacecraft during a tour of...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine is updated on the progress of the Orion Program during a tour of NASA Kennedy...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, poses with members of the Orion/Lockheed Martin team during a...

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NASA image: Artemis II In Work Station
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Jan 9, 2020

Artemis II In Work Station

The heat shield for Orion’s Artemis II mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Artemis II In Work Station
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Jan 9, 2020

Artemis II In Work Station

The heat shield for Orion’s Artemis II mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: NPP Satellite Launch
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Oct 28, 2011

NPP Satellite Launch

The Satellite Operations Facility of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seen here minutes...

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NASA image: Artemis II In Work Station
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Jan 9, 2020

Artemis II In Work Station

The heat shield for Orion’s Artemis II mission is in view secured on a work stand in the Neil Armstrong Operations...

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NASA image: Emergency Operations Center ribbon cutting
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Jun 2, 2009

Emergency Operations Center ribbon cutting

Center Director Gene Goldman and special guests celebrate the opening of the site's new Emergency Operations Center...

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NASA image: IceBridge Heads for the Coast
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Apr 22, 2015

IceBridge Heads for the Coast

This video features both the rugged scenery of Greenland and the somewhat rugged interior of a NASA C-130, the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Operations and C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, second from left, tours Kennedy Space Center’s Neil Armstrong Operations and...

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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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