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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: Dawn Spacecraft Processing
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Apr 10, 2007

Dawn Spacecraft Processing

In clean room C of Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, technicians dressed in "bunny suits," or clean-room...

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NASA image: Garan at Women's Cancer Summit
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Feb 4, 2013

Garan at Women's Cancer Summit

NASA astronaut Ron Garan gives a keynote address at the Susan G. Komen International Global Women's Cancer Summit,...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd2293
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Sep 23, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of William H. Gerstenmaier, associate administrator for Space...

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NASA image: Students Speak with the ISS
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Nov 15, 2012

Students Speak with the ISS

Students from D.C.'s Stuart-Hobson Middle School participate in a live video downlink with astronauts aboard the...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0860
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, technicians roll the Dawn spacecraft into...

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NASA image: "Hidden Figures Way" Dedication
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Jun 12, 2019

"Hidden Figures Way" Dedication

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson delivers remarks during the dedication ceremony for "Hidden Figures Way,"...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0864
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The Dawn spacecraft is seen here in clean room C of Astrotech's Payload Processing...

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NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft Processing
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Apr 10, 2007

Dawn Spacecraft Processing

In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, technicians help secure the Dawn spacecraft onto a moveable stand. Dawn...

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NASA image: Future Con Panel Discussion
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Apr 27, 2019

Future Con Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine talks about getting American astronauts to the Moon in the next five years while...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0855
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Apr 10, 2007

KSC-07pd0855

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a crane is attached to the shipping...

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NASA image: iss063m262761623_Expedition_63_Society_for_Science_201002
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Oct 2, 2020

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STATION COMMANDER DISCUSSES LIFE IN SPACE WITH STUDENTS Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 63...

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NASA image: KSC-2015-1263
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Jan 31, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Geoff Yoder, deputy associate administrator of the Science Mission Directorate...

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NASA image: Dawn Spacecraft Processing
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Apr 10, 2007

Dawn Spacecraft Processing

In clean room C of Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a worker wears a "bunny suit," or clean-room attire,...

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NASA image: Garan at Women's Cancer Summit
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Feb 4, 2013

Garan at Women's Cancer Summit

NASA astronaut Ron Garan gives a keynote address at the Susan G. Komen International Global Women's Cancer Summit,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0858
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Apr 11, 2007

KSC-07pd0858

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, an overhead crane lifts the Dawn...

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NASA image: NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill
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Sep 18, 2024

NASA Stennis Leaders Visit Capitol Hill

NASA Stennis Director John Bailey, left, and NASA Stennis Deputy Director Christine Powell, right, meet with U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0857
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Apr 10, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, a crane is being attached to the Dawn...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 23, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

Young visitors to the inaugural USA Science and Engineering Festival at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., learn...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Way | NASA’s Vision of Equality
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Sep 17, 2024

Hidden Figures Way | NASA’s Vision of Equality

NASA celebrates the fifth anniversary of renaming the street in front of its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Hidden...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Feb 24, 1970

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Dr. von Braun and his family were honored with a series of events prior...

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NASA image: Garan at Women's Cancer Summit
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Feb 4, 2013

Garan at Women's Cancer Summit

NASA astronaut Ron Garan gives a keynote address at the Susan G. Komen International Global Women's Cancer Summit,...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0865
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Apr 11, 2007

KSC-07pd0865

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In clean room C of Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, technicians dressed in...

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NASA image: KSC-07pd0859
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Apr 11, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility, technicians help secure the Dawn...

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NASA image: First Robotics Competition
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Mar 5, 2010

First Robotics Competition

Students from McKinley Tech High School in Washington, D.C., work on their robot in the "Pit Area" as they prepare...

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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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