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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: U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON AT FRICTION STIR WELD LAB
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Feb 12, 2016

U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON AT FRICTION STIR WELD LAB

U.S. SENATOR BILL NELSON OF FLORIDA, RIGHT, LISTENS AS ANDY SCHORR, ASSISTANT MANAGER FOR SPACECRAFT/PAYLOAD...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4085
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Robert Mueller, left, explains differences in lunar, Martian and Earth soil using simulants...

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NASA image: TAGES Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 17, 2023

TAGES Experiment Onboard the International Space Station (ISS)

Professor Anna-Lisa Paul from the University of Florida explains the APEX-3-2 experiment using the Light Microscopy...

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NASA image: STP-2 NASA Tech Show
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Jun 23, 2019

STP-2 NASA Tech Show

NASA prelaunch technology TV show from Kennedy Space Center on June 23, 2019. Subject matter experts will explain...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-Al.) and wife Louise are presented an overview of the Environmental Control and Life Support...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1483
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May 30, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the NASA News Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Shuttle Crew Escape System Manager...

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NASA image: 2017 Total Solar Eclipse
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Aug 21, 2017

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

NASA's Thomas Zurbuchen, AA for science mission directorate explains to Lesa Roe, acting deputy administrator, how...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4082
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – David Reed, left, explains an innovation developed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center to Mason...

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NASA image: Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter
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Jun 15, 2018

Astronauts Vande Hei and Acaba at the Arlington National Cemeter

NASA astronauts Mark Vande Hei, left, and Joe Acaba, center, listen as Sergeant Craig Hudson explains the tradition...

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NASA image: How Atoms are Defying Gravity in NASA's Cold Atom Lab
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Aug 12, 2024

How Atoms are Defying Gravity in NASA's Cold Atom Lab

NASA’s Cold Atom Lab studies the quantum nature of atoms, the building blocks of our universe, in a place that is...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1677
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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - New methods of environmental cleanup are explained to government and business...

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NASA image: Microgravity
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Oct 4, 2001

Microgravity

Teachers, students, and parents listen as scientists explain what is different about the microgravity envirornment...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program
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May 18, 2009

Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program

NASA Apollo 10 Astronaut Gene Cernan explains how wonderful the Earth looked from the Moon during a Newseum TV...

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NASA image: KSC-02pd1680
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Nov 7, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- New methods of environmental cleanup are explained during a presentation to government...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00182
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Jul 20, 2006

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Did you ever wonder how NASA decides if the weather is good enough to launch the space shuttle? Shuttle Launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4088
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAl, Fla. - Dr. Ray Wheeler, left, explains a plant experiment to Dr. Mason Peck, NASA's chief...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2633
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Dec 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA Deputy Administrator Fred Gregory updates attendees of the One NASA Leader-Led...

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NASA image: Kate Rubins: Science on the Station
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Oct 13, 2020

Kate Rubins: Science on the Station

Kate Rubins is both a scientist and a NASA astronaut. There is no better place to be than the International Space...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Carla Rosenberg of the National Center for Microgravity Research explains the operation of the Middeck Glovebox to a...

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NASA image: KSC-05-S-00040
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Feb 17, 2005

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Nestled among the pristine habitats and diverse wildlife of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy...

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NASA image: ARC-2007-ACD07-0073-202
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Aug 17, 2007

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LCROSS flight hardware in clean room at Ames N-240: Tony Colaprete NASA Ames P.I. explains the progress of the...

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NASA image: Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program
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May 18, 2009

Apollo 10 40th Anniversary Program

NASA Apollo 10 Astronaut Gene Cernan explains the importance of the nations space program for future generations...

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NASA image: NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk
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Apr 4, 2024

NASA Values Safety and Reducing Risk

Bob Conway, NASA Safety Center deputy director, explains key factors in a safe work environment include...

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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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