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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: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the Space...

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NASA image: STS-36 - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA
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Nov 21, 1989

STS-36 - OFFICIAL CREW INSIGNIA

S89-20157 (November 1989) --- The dominant theme of the STS-36 patch, designed by the five astronaut crew members,...

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NASA image: s48-e-007
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Jan 15, 2013

s48-e-007

S48-E-007 (12 Sept 1991) --- Astronaut James F. Buchli, mission specialist, catches snack crackers as they float in...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via a Saturn...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Nov 24, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

Aboard the recovery ship, USS Hornet, Apollo 12 astronauts wave to the crowd as they enter the mobile quarantine...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of an astronaut’s footprint in the lunar soil, photographed by a 70 mm lunar surface camera...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

This is a close-up view of an astronaut’s foot and footprint in the lunar soil, photographed by a 70 mm lunar...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 27, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar mission, launched from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the...

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NASA image: KSC-04-S-00344
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Nov 4, 2004

KSC-04-S-00344

Expedition 10 crew members Commander Leroy Chiao and Flight Engineer Salizhan Sharipov settled into their new home...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT YOUNG, JOHN W. - ZERO-GRAVITY (ZERO-G) - KC-135
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Dec 15, 1978

ASTRONAUT YOUNG, JOHN W. - ZERO-GRAVITY (ZERO-G) - KC-135

S79-30347 (31 March 1979) --- Taking advantage of a brief period of zero-gravity afforded aboard a KC-135 flying a...

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NASA image: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1966

Skylab

Seldom in aerospace history has a major decision been as promptly and concisely recorded as with the Skylab shown in...

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NASA image: The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport
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Jul 17, 2020

The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport

The move team loads the launch vehicle stage adapter, part of the agency’s new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, on...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 16, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

The sixth manned lunar landing mission, the Apollo 16 (SA-511), carrying three astronauts: Mission Commander John W....

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NASA image: Powering Exploration Mission-1
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Nov 16, 2018

Powering Exploration Mission-1

Kennedy Space Center Associate Director Kelvin Manning speaks to guests at NASA's "Powering Exploration Mission-1"...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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May 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The Saturn V launch vehicle (AS-506) carrying the Apollo 11 spacecraft, arrived at the launch pad complex 39 at the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Jul 20, 1969

Saturn Apollo Program

The first manned lunar landing mission, Apollo 11, launched from the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida via the...

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NASA image: APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC
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May 18, 1969

APOLLO X - LAUNCH - PAD 39B - KSC

S69-34143 (18 May 1969) --- The Apollo 10 (Spacecraft 106/Lunar Module 4/Saturn 505) space vehicle is launched from...

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NASA image: Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling
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May 3, 2011

Mercury MESSENGER Stamp Unveiling

Altrameise Myers, Tech Sgt., 45th Space Wing sings the National Anthem during the start of a ceremony where two USPS...

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NASA image: The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport
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Jul 17, 2020

The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport

The move team loads the launch vehicle stage adapter, part of the agency’s new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, on...

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NASA image: Pilot Fullerton reviews checklist on Aft Flight Deck Onorbit Station
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Mar 31, 1982

Pilot Fullerton reviews checklist on Aft Flight Deck Onorbit Station

S82-28906 (27 March 1982) --- Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton, STS-3 pilot, mans the right hand aft station of the...

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NASA image: Saturn Apollo Program
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Apr 18, 1972

Saturn Apollo Program

This view of the back side of the Moon was captured by the Apollo 16 mission crew. The sixth manned lunar landing...

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NASA image: The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport
Image
Jul 17, 2020

The Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) is Moved to and Loaded Onto the NASA Barge Pegasus for Transport

The move team loads the launch vehicle stage adapter, part of the agency’s new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, on...

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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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