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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: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Robert Mueller displays the three U.S. Patent plaques he received during a ceremony at the 2017 Innovation Expo at...

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NASA image: 1400022
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Jan 22, 2014

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NASA ASTRONAUT CHRIS CASSIDY, A FLIGHT ENGINEER FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION EXPEDITION 36, VISITED THE MARSHALL...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-055
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Nov 29, 2006

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Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

ARC
NASA image: Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony
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May 28, 2024

Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony

A large bronze historical marker plaque is unveiled Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at the location of NASA Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0932
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Jul 15, 2000

KSC-00pp0932

At the 50th anniversary gala that capped a year-long celebration of 50 years of rocket launches from Cape Canaveral...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Trent Smith, project manager in the ISS Exploration Research and Technology Program, displays the U.S. Patent plaque...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1951
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Apr 3, 2013

KSC-2013-1951

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana shares his optimism during the unveiling of NASA’s...

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NASA image: Healthcare Workers to Be Honored on Mars
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Jun 17, 2020

Healthcare Workers to Be Honored on Mars

Members of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission installed a plate on the left side of the rover chassis,...

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NASA image: STS-135 Crew Return
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Jul 22, 2011

STS-135 Crew Return

JSC2011-E-070523 (22 July 2011) --- NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson (center), STS-135 commander; and Doug Hurley,...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Jeffrey Carlson displays the three U.S. Patent plaques he received during a ceremony at the 2017 Innovation Expo at...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-1427
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Jan 29, 2009

KSC-2009-1427

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Near the Space Mirror Memorial at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, a large plaque...

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NASA image: John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege
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Dec 9, 2016

John H Glenn Jr. Wreath Laying Ceremony - Inside Hereos and Lege

A plaque inside the Heroes and Legends exhibit hall at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex shows the name of...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Ivan Townsend III displays the four U.S. Patent plaques he received during a ceremony at the 2017 Innovation Expo at...

KSC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-053
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-053

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-052
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Nov 29, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-052

Ames and Moffett Field (MFA) historical sites and memorials Navy Memorial anchor display on Shennandoah plaza -...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-2013-1952
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Apr 3, 2013

KSC-2013-1952

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center unveils NASA’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” plaque....

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1950
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Apr 3, 2013

KSC-2013-1950

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana meets with employees during the unveiling of NASA’s...

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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

Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana, left, and NASA's Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot, right present Vice...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0931
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Jul 15, 2000

KSC-00pp0931

Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, Lt. Gen. Roger DeKok (left) receives a commemorative plaque from Ed Gormel,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial
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Nov 9, 2017

Astronaut Dick Gordon Memorial

In the Heroes and Legends exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, former NASA astronaut Richard...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

Brass plaques engraved with the names of "The Chroniclers" create a roll of honor on the wall at the NASA News...

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NASA image: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Recognizes Bolden
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Jan 19, 2010

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Recognizes Bolden

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, 4th from left, is presented a plaque in honor of him becoming the 12th NASA...

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NASA image: STS-134 crew visit
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Jul 20, 2011

STS-134 crew visit

Stennis Space Center Deputy Director Richard Gilbrech (center) presents commemorative plaques to STS-134 crew...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp1558
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Oct 11, 2000

KSC-00pp1558

Jorge Rivera (center) receives a plaque and congratulations for his observatory powers from Shuttle Launch Director...

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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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