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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.

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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: NASA Fiscal Year 2014 Budget All Hands
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Apr 10, 2013

NASA Fiscal Year 2014 Budget All Hands

NASA Chief Financial Officer Elizabeth Robinson, presents details of the fiscal year 2014 budget request in an...

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NASA image: P5 truss hand-off from Discoverys RMS robotic arm
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Dec 12, 2006

P5 truss hand-off from Discoverys RMS robotic arm

ISS014-E-09479 (12 Dec. 2006) --- The International Space Station's new P5 truss section awaits installation...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd1127
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May 10, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A KSC employee asks a question of the panel conducting the Culture Change Process All...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Calpurnia and Minucia
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Mar 13, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Calpurnia and Minucia

Located in the Marcia quadrangle, the left-hand image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the apparent brightness of...

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NASA image: Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Vibidia Crater
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Mar 9, 2012

Apparent Brightness and Topography Images of Vibidia Crater

The left-hand image from NASA Dawn spacecraft shows the apparent brightness of asteroid Vesta surface. The...

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NASA image: Senate Hearing
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Mar 7, 2012

Senate Hearing

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden's hands and Naval Academy ring are seen as he testifies during a U.S. Senate...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: NASA in the Park, 2018
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Jun 20, 2018

NASA in the Park, 2018

NASA in the Park on June 16 in Huntsville featured more than 60 exhibits and demonstrations by NASA experts, as well...

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NASA image: TODD MAY ADDRESSES ALL HANDS
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Jun 22, 2016

TODD MAY ADDRESSES ALL HANDS

NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER DIRECTOR TODD MAY TALKS ABOUT HIS VISION FOR THE CENTER DURING AN ALL-HANDS...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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NASA image: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.
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Jun 8, 2009

STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.

PHOTO DATE: 06-08-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, SSMTF, MPLM SUBJECT: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review...

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NASA image: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.
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Jun 8, 2009

STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.

PHOTO DATE: 06-08-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, SSMTF, MPLM SUBJECT: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

JSC
NASA image: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.
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Jun 8, 2009

STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review in Bldg. 9NW.

PHOTO DATE: 06-08-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, SSMTF, MPLM SUBJECT: STS-128 crew during their SSMTF TRANS HANDS-ON review...

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NASA image: Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration
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Sep 12, 2014

Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration

Office of the Director of Science (Code-S) All-hands in N-201 and celebration in N-232 Breezeway, Kitchen and...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - HAND-HELD CAMERA - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7
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May 24, 1962

ASTRONAUT CARPENTER - HAND-HELD CAMERA - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-7

S62-03266 (24 May 1962) --- Earth and sky views taken with hand-held camera by astronaut M. Scott Carpenter during...

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NASA image: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.
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Sep 28, 2009

STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space station mockups.

PHOTO DATE: 09-28-09 LOCATION: Bldg 9NW, ISS Mockups SUBJECT: STS-129 crew during trans hands-on review in the space...

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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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