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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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Jul 31, 2000

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The Zenith-1 (Z-1) Truss is officially presented to NASA by The Boeing Co. on the Space Station Processing Facility...

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Jul 21, 1999

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Entering the Banana Creek viewing site, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is joined by NASA Administrator Daniel...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's...

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NASA image: Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing
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Dec 2, 2014

Orion Journey to Mars, L-2 Briefing

At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to members of the news media about how the first...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: Moon Express Media Event
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Nov 3, 2014

Moon Express Media Event

Rob Mueller, left, NASA senior technologist in the Surface Systems Office in Kennedy Space Center's Engineering and...

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Dec 2, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA leaders spoke to members of the news media...

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Nov 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Members of the media watch a demonstration of the Regolith Advanced Surface System Operations...

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May 21, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – From left behind the reporter in the white shirt, Chirold Epp, the Autonomous Landing and...

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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - From left, Mike Leinbach, shuttle launch director; Pete Nickolenko, assistant launch...

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Feb 8, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, from...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-025 (8 Feb. 2010) --- From left, Mike Leinbach, shuttle launch director; Pete Nickolenko, assistant launch...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-3818
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Sep 11, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – The Orion crew module, stacked atop its service module, is being prepared for its move out of...

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NASA image: Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch
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Feb 8, 2010

Personnel in LCC watch STS-130 Launch

STS130-S-022 (8 Feb. 2010) --- In Firing Room 4 in the Launch Control Center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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Jun 17, 1999

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A panel of NASA and contractor senior staff, plus officers from the 45th Space Wing, discuss safetyand...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 22, 1992

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The primary payload for Space Shuttle Mission STS-42, launched January 22, 1992, was the International Microgravity...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a tether test...

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Dec 10, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for its first free...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Engineers and technicians prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a tether test...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-4366
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Dec 17, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Preparations are underway to prepare the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a second free...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A technician prepares the Project Morpheus prototype lander for a tether test near a new...

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NASA image: Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations
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Mar 27, 2014

Morpheus Alhat Tether Test Preparations

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA's Project Morpheus prototype lander is positioned near a new launch site at the north...

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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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