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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: The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.
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Dec 14, 1966

The Picture of the Century with Floyd Thompsona and Ann Hitch Kilgore, Former Mayor of Hampton VA.

Langley Center Director Floyd Thompson shows Ann Kilgore the "picture of the century." This was the first picture of...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0259-006
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Dec 3, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0259-006

Efficient Descent Advisor, Simulaiton Number 2, ATC Lab N-257; with left to right Andrew Robertson, Lawrence...

ARC
NASA image: MEETING - SHUTTLE - JSC
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Jun 1, 1974

MEETING - SHUTTLE - JSC

View taken in Building 2, Room 135, during a Shuttle briefing. Shuttle officials Robert Thompson and Aaron Cohen and...

JSC
NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II Launch Director, right, talks to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Artemis II...

HQ
NASA image: Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference
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Feb 2, 2010

Commercial Human Spaceflight Press Conference

From left, Ken Bowersox, VP Astronaut Safety, SpaceX, David Thompson, CEO, Orbital Science Corporation, Mark...

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NASA image: Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs
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Dec 19, 2025

Artemis Triage Site End to End Runs

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis II Launch Director, right, and Jeremy Graeber, Artemis II Assistant Launch...

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NASA image: Antares Rocket Test Launch
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Apr 21, 2013

Antares Rocket Test Launch

NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver talks with CEO and President of Orbital Sciences Corporation David Thompson,...

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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

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy provides opening remarks for a panel discussion with NASA's four female center...

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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

Director of Marshall Space Flight Center, Jody Singer, right, speaks on a panel with NASA's three other female...

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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, NASA Deputy Administrator, Pam Melroy, Deboshri Sadhukhan, Director of NASA’s Glenn Research...

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NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I launch director, is seen on console in Firing Room One of the Rocco A. Petrone...

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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

Director of Marshall Space Flight Center, Jody Singer, right, speaks on a panel with NASA's three other female...

HQ
NASA image: Artemis I First Rollout
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Mar 17, 2022

Artemis I First Rollout

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I launch director, is seen in Firing Room One of the Rocco A. Petrone Launch...

HQ
NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the left side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels
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Mar 27, 1966

M2-F2 cockpit instrument panels

This photo shows the right side cockpit instrumentation panel of the M2-F2 Lifting Body. The success of Dryden's...

AFRC
NASA image: Virtual Meetup Honors You've Got Perseverance Awardees in December 2022
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Dec 13, 2022

Virtual Meetup Honors You've Got Perseverance Awardees in December 2022

Students who have overcome academic challenges met NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin, Daniel...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc289
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Feb 11, 1997

KSC-97pc289

STS-82 Mission Specialist Gregory J. Harbaugh prepares to enter the Space Shuttle Discovery at Launch Pad 39A, with...

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NASA image: iss056e077345
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Jun 24, 2018

iss056e077345

iss056e077345 (June 24, 2018) --- The Canadian city of Kamloops, British Columbia and the Thompson River are...

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NASA image: Artemis II Launch Simulation (NO SOUND)
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Aug 8, 2023

Artemis II Launch Simulation (NO SOUND)

NASA personnel overseeing Artemis launch operations, including Artemis Launch Director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson...

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NASA image: M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line
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Aug 16, 1963

M2-F1 in flight over lakebed on tow line

After initial ground-tow flights of the M2-F1 using the Pontiac as a tow vehicle, the way was clear to make air tows...

AFRC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0113
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Feb 1, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Evelyn Husband-Thompson, widow of shuttle commander Rick Husband on mission STS-107,...

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NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, right, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, reviews procedures during a...

KSC
NASA image: Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading
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Apr 12, 2019

Countdown Demonstration & Cryogenic Loading

Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Exploration Mission-1 (EM-1) launch director, leads a countdown demonstration event of...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-08pd0108
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Feb 1, 2008

KSC-08pd0108

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- At a special commemorative service to honor NASA's fallen heroes, Evelyn...

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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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