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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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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

James Beahn, Launch Vehicle lead engineer, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Kennedy Space...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Moderator McManus Woodend, NASA Communications, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Kennedy...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Carol Scott, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program Launch Vehicle Office, speaks to members of the media...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Benji Reed, director of Crew Mission Management, SpaceX, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Kelli Maloney, NASA Ground Systems lead engineer, speaks to members of the media Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Kennedy...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Steve Payne, launch integration manager, NASA’s Commercial Crew Program Ground and Mission Operations Office, speaks...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Members of the media, along with NASA and SpaceX officials, gather in the Kennedy Space Center’s Mission Briefing...

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Oct 18, 2018

CCP/Boeing ULA Atlas V Centaur Arrival for OFT

The United Launch Alliance (ULA) Mariner ship arrives at Port Canaveral in Florida carrying a two-engine Centaur...

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Feb 28, 2019

Participants in NASA Social Briefing Learn About SpaceX Demo-1 M

Members of the media, along with NASA and SpaceX officials, gather in the Kennedy Space Center’s Mission Briefing...

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Jun 27, 2025

HWAP Episode 391: Mars is Hard. Here’s Why.

Dane Turner: Houston, we have a podcast. Welcome to the official podcast of the NASA Johnson Space Center, Episode...

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

A drop test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona qualifying Orion's parachute system for human...

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Jun 24, 2022

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In this week's episode of Down to Earth, NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Warren "Woody" Hoburg discuss the NASA...

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Jun 14, 2017

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

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Feb 28, 2023

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Dan Hartman is a global leader in human spaceflight with a storied 29-year career at NASA. He was the first program...

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

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Feb 22, 2022

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Holly Ridings is a global leader in human spaceflight. She is NASA's first female chief flight director, and...

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Oct 1, 2019

Stennis Space Center Virtual Tour

Go on a behind-the-scenes virtual tour of John C. Stennis Space Center, America’s largest rocket engine test...

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

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Jun 3, 2022

Surprisingly STEM Soft Robot Engineers @ Langley Research Center

Soft robotics engineer Jim Neilan and mechanical engineering intern Anthony Dempsey explain the benefits of soft...

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

A drop test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona qualifying Orion's parachute system for human...

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Jun 14, 2017

6-14-2017 Parachute Drop Test

A drop test at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground in Yuma, Arizona qualifying Orion's parachute system for human...

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May 22, 2020

How to Virtually Participate in Launch America on This Week @NASA May 22, 2020

How to virtually participate in ‘Launch America,’ Vice President Pence highlights the nation’s return to human...

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Feb 23, 2016

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Holly Ridings is a global leader in human spaceflight. She is NASA's first female chief flight director, and...

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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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