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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: Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting
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Mar 1, 2016

Countdown Clock Ribbon Cutting

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks at the dedication of the newest display at the entrance to the...

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May 31, 2008

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The Discovery crew is wished a safe journey from NASA Launch Director Mike Leinbach. The STS-124 mission is the 26th...

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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former astronaut, takes a look...

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May 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Robert Cabana, director of NASA's Kennedy Space Center and a former astronaut, listens to a...

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NASA image: Expedition 33 Prelaunch
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Oct 23, 2012

Expedition 33 Prelaunch

General Director of the Russian Federal Space Agency, ROSCOSMOS, Vladimir Popovkin, waits at the Soyuz launch pad 31...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Control C
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Aug 6, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Launch Control C

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine (second from the left) is briefed by Jeremy Graeber, chief of Test, Launch and...

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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, KSC officials turn from their computers to watch...

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Nov 14, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Center Director Bob Cabana watches the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour on the...

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NASA image: LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B
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Dec 19, 2018

LH2 Sphere Groundbreaking at Launch Complex 39B

On Dec. 19, 2018, Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new liquid...

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NASA image: Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum
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Sep 5, 2017

Voyager 40th Anniversary at Air and Space Museum

Thomas Zurbuchen, NASA associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate, gives opening remarks at an event to...

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NASA image: NASA Talks
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May 2, 2023

NASA Talks

Kristina Irastorza, with the Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate, is a speaker during an internal knowledge...

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NASA image: CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010
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Feb 8, 2010

CONSTELLATION Images from other centers - February 2010

JSC2010-E-019039 (8 Feb. 2010) --- Brent Jett, director, flight crew operations, watches a monitor at his console in...

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NASA image: KSC-07-S-00039
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Jun 8, 2007

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Launch Director Mike Leinbach bids farewell to the STS-117 crew minutes before their launch aboard Space Shuttle...

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NASA image: Expedition 73 State Commission
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Apr 7, 2025

Expedition 73 State Commission

Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov is seen during the State Commission meeting to approve the Soyuz launch of...

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Sep 26, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Operations and Checkout Building, Center Director Jim Kennedy (second from...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Tim Dunn, launch director, NASA’s Launch Services Program, discusses NASA's InSight mission during a prelaunch media...

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Apr 13, 1998

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Center Director Roy Bridges greets STS-90 Mission Specialist Kathryn (Kay) Hire...

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NASA image: Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch
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Jul 29, 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance Prelaunch

Kennedy Space Center Deputy Director Janet Petro, left, is seen with NASA Deputy Administrator Jim Morhard as they...

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Apr 5, 2010

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JSC2010-E-046802 (5 April 2010) --- An overall view of the space shuttle flight control room in the Johnson Space...

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Apr 5, 2010

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JSC2010-E-046733 (5 April 2010) --- An overall view of the space shuttle flight control room in the Johnson Space...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Kennedy Space Center
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Jan 31, 2025

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Kennedy Space Center

NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell and NASA Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Michele Beisler tour...

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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Media attending a pre-launch news conference at the Kennedy Space Center, Fla. heard from...

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Sep 9, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Inside the Launch Control Center, Shuttle Launch Director Mike Leinbach (center,...

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NASA image: KSC-06-S-00059
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Mar 15, 2006

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Assistant Launch Director Omar Baez discusses technical issues with George Diller. NASA's three ST5 miniaturized...

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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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