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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: STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field
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Mar 13, 2002

STS-109 Crew Return Ceremony at Ellington Field

JSC2002-E-09329 (13 March 2002) --- Astronaut Duane G. Carey (right foreground), STS-109 pilot, shakes hands with...

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NASA image: Three MSC officials hold discussion in Mission Control room during Gemini 11
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Sep 12, 1966

Three MSC officials hold discussion in Mission Control room during Gemini 11

S66-52754 (12 Sept. 1966) --- Three key Manned Spacecraft Center (MSC) officials hold discussion in the Mission...

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NASA image: Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 6, 2017

Vice President Mike Pence visits Kennedy Space Center

Vice President Mike Pence, second from right; NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot, left; Deputy Director,...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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May 1, 1965

Wernher von Braun

In this photograph at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Complex 37 Control Center, Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 29, 1964

Wernher von Braun

Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Director Dr. Wernher von Braun (left) with Kennedy Space Center (KSC) Rocco...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: Hubble Operations Control Center, NASA Deputy Administrator Dr.
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Aug 18, 2015

Hubble Operations Control Center, NASA Deputy Administrator Dr.

Hubble Operations Control Center, NASA Deputy Administrator Dr. Dava Newman tours Goddard Space Flight Center with...

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NASA image: Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity
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Jul 18, 1966

Astronaut Michael Collins inspects camera during prelaunch activity

S66-42763 (18 July 1966) --- Astronaut Michael Collins (left), Gemini-10 prime crew pilot, inspects a camera during...

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NASA image: STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.
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Mar 8, 2001

STS-102 Launch Activities inside the MCC.

JSC2001-E-06216 (8 March 2001) --- In Houston's Mission Control Center (MCC), the silhouette of astronaut Steven A....

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

Expedition 6 Commander Ken Bowersox, left, talks about his mission with Bob Cabana, Director of Flight Crew...

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NASA image: 03pd1527
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May 4, 2003

03pd1527

May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (L), Director of Flight Crew Operations...

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NASA image: Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field
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Feb 22, 2001

Photographic documentation of the return of the STS-98 crew to Ellington Field

JSC2001-E-04804 (21 February 2001) --- Astronauts Mark L. Polansky (left) and Kenneth D. Cockrell (center), pilot...

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NASA image: Expedition 6 Landing
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May 3, 2003

Expedition 6 Landing

From the seat of a Russian helicopter, Bob Cabana, left, Director of Flight Crew Operations and astronaut Michael...

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NASA image: Expedition Six landing views
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May 4, 2003

Expedition Six landing views

May 4, 2003, Kazakhstan. From the seat of a Russian Helicopter, Bob Cabana (L), Director of Flight Crew Operations...

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NASA image: Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room
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Dec 21, 1968

Clifford Charlesworth seated at his console in Mission Control Room

S68-55742 (21 Dec. 1968) --- Clifford E. Charlesworth, Apollo 8 "Green Team" flight director, is seated at his...

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NASA image: Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)
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Dec 6, 1972

Prelaunch - Apollo 17 (MOCR)

S72-54881 (6 Dec. 1972) --- This view shows the Mission Operations Control Room (MOCR), flight director's console,...

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NASA image: MSFC Campus, BLDG. 4221
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May 5, 2021

MSFC Campus, BLDG. 4221

The newest building on Marshall Space Flight Center’s campus as of April 22, 2019, Building 4221 houses offices for...

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NASA image: M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke
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Dec 20, 1972

M2-F3 with test pilot John A. Manke

NASA research pilot John A. Manke is seen here in front of the M2-F3 Lifting Body. Manke was hired by NASA on May...

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NASA image: Apollo 13 - Mission Control Console
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Apr 15, 1970

Apollo 13 - Mission Control Console

S70-35096 (16 April 1970) --- As the problem-plagued Apollo 13 crewmen entered their final 24 hours in space,...

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NASA image: NASA Hosts Post-Flight Readiness Review Briefing for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 Flight Test
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May 22, 2020

NASA Hosts Post-Flight Readiness Review Briefing for the agency’s SpaceX Demo-2 Flight Test

Representatives from NASA and SpaceX participate in a news conference following the Flight Readiness Review at the...

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NASA image: NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Prelaunch News Conference - 4K
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Jul 30, 2025

NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 Prelaunch News Conference - 4K

NASA, Roscosmos, JAXA and SpaceX leadership discuss launch preparations ahead of the Crew-11 launch to the...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia
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Sep 17, 2025

Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia

Lee Echerd, senior mission manager and commercial crew program lead at SpaceX, right, answers a question during a...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia
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Sep 17, 2025

Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia

Marko Novak, advisor of management board at Dewesoft Slovenia, answers a question during a panel discussion at the...

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NASA image: Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia
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Sep 17, 2025

Expedition 72 Astronauts at the Embassy of Slovenia

Iztok Mirošič, Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia to the United States, provides opening remarks during a panel...

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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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