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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: CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT

A transport truck with a United Launch Alliance (ULA) two-engine Centaur upper stage arrives at the Atlas...

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NASA image: CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT

A transport truck with a United Launch Alliance (ULA) two-engine Centaur upper stage arrives at the Atlas...

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NASA image: CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT
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Oct 18, 2018

CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT

A transport truck with a United Launch Alliance (ULA) two-engine Centaur upper stage arrives at the Atlas...

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NASA image: NASA Commercial Crew: Returning Human Spaceflight to America
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Jan 27, 2020

NASA Commercial Crew: Returning Human Spaceflight to America

NASA and Commercial Crew Program partners Boeing and SpaceX are preparing to launch astronauts from Florida's Space...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

William Gerstenmaier, NASA Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, speaks during an...

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Jul 11, 2025

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Ep392_Ask An Astronaut On Our Anniversary Joseph Zakrzewski (Host) Houston. We have a podcast. Welcome to the...

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NASA image: Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel
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Jul 10, 2019

Michoud Assembly Facility Historic Resource Reel

This video includes historic footage of NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Michoud played a role in...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

David Miller, NASA Chief Technologist, participate in a panel discussion during an Exploration Forum showcasing...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Randy Lillard, Program Executive for Technology Demonstration Missions of NASA's Space Technology Mission...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden speaks during an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's human exploration path to...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Robert Lightfoot, NASA Associate Adminstrator, delivers closing remarks at an Exploration Forum showcasing NASA's...

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NASA image: NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars
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Apr 29, 2014

NASA Exploration Forum: Human Path to Mars

Jason Crusan, Director of NASA's Advanced Exploration Systems Division, speaks during an Exploration Forum...

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NASA image: Envisioning the Next Generation of Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit
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Aug 26, 2024

Envisioning the Next Generation of Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit

NASA’s human spaceflight missions have steadily built on each other, leading us to a continuous human presence in...

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NASA image: RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS -- COMPLEX VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENABLING NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS CRITICAL TO HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT
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Jan 8, 2015

RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS -- COMPLEX VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENABLING NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS CRITICAL TO HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS --...

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NASA image: RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS -- COMPLEX VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENABLING NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS CRITICAL TO HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT
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Jan 8, 2015

RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS -- COMPLEX VEHICLE SYSTEMS ENABLING NAVIGATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS CRITICAL TO HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT

RATANA MEEKHAM, AN ELECTRICAL INTEGRATION TECHNICIAN FOR QUALIS CORP. OF HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, HELPS TEST AVIONICS --...

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Dec 7, 1996

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- His last spaceflight behind him, STS-80 Mission Specialist Story Musgrave takes one...

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NASA image: SPRUT-2 Experiment
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Feb 13, 2013

SPRUT-2 Experiment

iss034e045766 (2/13/2013) --- Cosmonaut Evgeny Tarelkin, Expedition 34 Flight Engineer (FE), conducting SPRUT-2...

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NASA image: SPRUT-2
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Mar 6, 2013

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iss034e061633 (3/6/2013) --- Cosmonaut Evgeny Tarelkin, Flight Engineer (FE) conducting Sprut-2 Experiment run, in...

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NASA image: Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M
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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

James Beahn, Launch Vehicle lead engineer, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M
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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

David Brady, ISS assistant program scientist, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M
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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Benji Reed, director of Crew Mission Management, SpaceX, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the...

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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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