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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: MSFC_20240420_HERC
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Apr 20, 2024

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NASA’s annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge student engineering competition celebrated 30 years in 2024, April...

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NASA image: DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AT CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Jan 28, 2016

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AT CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TWO STUDENTS VIEW WHITE BOARDS CREATED BY STUDENTS OF CHALLENGER ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS COMMEMORATING THE 19...

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NASA image: NASA Honors December 2022 You've Got Perseverance Awardees
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Dec 13, 2022

NASA Honors December 2022 You've Got Perseverance Awardees

During a Dec. 6, 2022 webinar, students who have overcome academic challenges were honored with personal messages...

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NASA image: Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024
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Jul 30, 2024

Human Exploration Rover Challenge - 2024

The 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge was held in Huntsville, Alabama. This event brings high school and...

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Feb 23, 2012

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PM Student Challenge

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Apr 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Kelvin Manning, the center's...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2209
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Apr 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Marc Doyle, Dupont's global marketing...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2383
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The winning students and their teachers of the 2014 DuPont Challenge Science Essay...

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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bob Cabana, the center's director,...

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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The winning students and their teachers of the 2014 DuPont Challenge Science Essay...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bob Cabana, the center's director,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bob Cabana, the center's director,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2210
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Apr 26, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, William Badders, resident-elect of...

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Oct 6, 2008

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Young Scientist Challenge YSC was held at Goddard on October 5, 2008 sponsored by 3M company. It gave students the...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

Retired NASA astronaut John Blaha talks to Swarmathon University Challenge students and their mentors during a Dine...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

Retired NASA astronaut John Blaha talks to Swarmathon University Challenge students and their mentors during a Dine...

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NASA image: S.U.I.T.S. (Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students) Video Feature
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Oct 4, 2021

S.U.I.T.S. (Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students) Video Feature

Learn how engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center partner with college students from across the country to develop...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2381
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May 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bob Cabana, the center's director,...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, Bob Cabana, the center's director,...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 17, 2002

Around Marshall

In this photograph, students from all over the country gathered and discussed their Earth-to-Orbit (ETO) Design...

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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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