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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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May 14, 2002

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Former astronaut Story Musgrave speaks to students and faculty from across the nation...

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Oct 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Professor Sam Ting...

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Mar 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida Professor...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance signs the costume helmet of one of the students who welcomed...

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Mar 10, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In the Space Station Processing Facility at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida,...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance and Center Director Jim Kennedy talk to students in a classroom...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance takes time for a group photo with students from Panama City,...

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Aug 13, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Three-time space shuttle astronaut Charles D. "Sam" Gemar signs autographs and takes photos...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two student “astronauts” welcome Center Director Jim Kennedy (left) and NASA astronaut...

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Aug 26, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Prior to the arrival of the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, or AMS, to the Shuttle Landing...

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NASA image: Mars Rock Analysis Briefing
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Mar 12, 2013

Mars Rock Analysis Briefing

Participants at a news conference discussing findings of the analysis of a rock sample from Mars are seen, Tuesday,...

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Apr 28, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The International Space Station Science and Technology Briefing was held in the Press Site...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sam Durrance (standing, in the background) shares stories of his experiences as an...

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NASA image: STS-62 crew prepare for emergency egress training
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Nov 5, 1993

STS-62 crew prepare for emergency egress training

S93-48458 (5 Nov. 1993) --- In the Johnson Space Center's (JSC) Shuttle mockup and integration laboratory, the five...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Sam Durrance shares stories of his experiences as an astronaut with the students at...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Two student “astronauts” welcome special NASA guests to Oscar Patterson Elementary...

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NASA image: Columbia just prior to touchdown after STS-62
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Mar 18, 1994

Columbia just prior to touchdown after STS-62

STS062-S-030 (18 March 1994) --- The Space Shuttle Columbia is about to touch down on the Shuttle landing facility...

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Apr 19, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance (second from left) and State Education Commissioner Charlie...

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NASA image: Columbia just prior to touchdown, at the end of STS-62
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Mar 18, 1994

Columbia just prior to touchdown, at the end of STS-62

STS062-S-031 (18 March 1994) --- The main landing gear on the Space Shuttle Columbia touches down on the Shuttle...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance shares stories of his experiences as an astronaut with...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Enthralled students in a classroom at Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet School in...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Students in a classroom at Oscar Patterson Elementary Magnet School in Panama City,...

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Apr 5, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Sam Durrance poses with a student from Panama City, Fla., Oscar Patterson...

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NASA image: HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX
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Jul 4, 1962

HOUSTON WELCOME TO MSC - TX

S62-03709 (4 July 1962) --- The original seven Mercury astronauts, each wearing new cowboy hats and a badge in the...

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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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