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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: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Ohio State University student Joanna Fedeli interviews Sen. John Glenn and his wife Annie during a celebration...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn's wife Annie, right, and NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver pose for a photograph during a...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Captain Mark Kelly, commander of the space shuttle Endeavour’s final mission and husband of retired U.S....

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

Sen. John Glenn, left, and Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong are seen prior to the start of a dinner at Ohio State...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2675 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations
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Sep 11, 1974

American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations

S74-28295 (September 1974) --- American-built hardware for the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission...

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NASA image:  MATTHEW YAZZIE, FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE NONPROFIT, “OTHERS PRO
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Nov 13, 2018

MATTHEW YAZZIE, FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE NONPROFIT, “OTHERS PRO

MATTHEW YAZZIE, FOUNDER AND CEO OF THE NONPROFIT, “OTHERS PROJECT”, SPEAKS TO ATTENDEES AT MSFC 2018 NATIVE AMERICAN...

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Sep 28, 2021

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American Airlines aircraft in the gate area at Charlotte Douglas International Airport where ATD-2 began in 2017.

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NASA image: Ouachita Mtns., Oklahoma
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Oct 11, 2010

Ouachita Mtns., Oklahoma

NASA Terra spacecraft captured this image of the Ouachita Mountains in southeast Oklahoma. The Ouachitas are fold...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Christopher Williams, STEM Education Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture...

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NASA image: Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students
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Apr 28, 2022

Astronaut Victor Glover Inspires DC Area School Students

Christopher Williams, STEM Education Specialist for the National Museum of African American History and Culture...

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NASA image: NASA Celebrates Black History Month with the NMAAHC
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Feb 10, 2023

NASA Celebrates Black History Month with the NMAAHC

Christopher Williams, STEM Education Specialist at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and...

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NASA image: Montevideo, Uruguay, the South American nation's capital and largest city
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May 20, 2025

Montevideo, Uruguay, the South American nation's capital and largest city

iss073e0176311 (May 20, 2025) --- Montevideo, Uruguay, the South American nation's capital and largest city with a...

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NASA image: Buenos Aires, Argentina, the South American nation's largest city
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May 20, 2025

Buenos Aires, Argentina, the South American nation's largest city

iss073e0176306 (May 20, 2025) --- Buenos Aires, Argentina, the South American nation's largest city with a...

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NASA image: NASA astronaut Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait with the American flag on the Fourth of July
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Jul 4, 2025

NASA astronaut Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait with the American flag on the Fourth of July

iss073e0420732 (July 4, 2025) --- NASA astronaut and Expedition 73 Flight Engineer Jonnny Kim poses for a portrait...

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NASA image: The city lights of Quito, Ecuador, the South American nation's capital
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Dec 19, 2024

The city lights of Quito, Ecuador, the South American nation's capital

iss072e398817 (Dec. 19, 2024) --- The city lights of Quito, Ecuador, the South American nation's capital and second...

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NASA image: The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina
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Jan 28, 2025

The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina

iss072e572361 (Jan. 28, 2025) --- The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden surprises Sen. John Glenn, both seated on stage, with a live downlink from...

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NASA image: 50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth
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Feb 20, 2012

50th Anniversary First American to Orbit Earth

The Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee, left, Apollo 11 Astronaut Neil Armstrong, 2nd from left, Former...

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NASA image: American ASTP prime crew participate in press conference
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May 14, 1975

American ASTP prime crew participate in press conference

S75-26573 (14 May 1975) --- The three members of the American ASTP prime crew participate in an Apollo-Soyuz Test...

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NASA image: North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan
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Sep 7, 2012

North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan

North American X-15 Model being readied for tests in Langley Unitary Plan

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2695 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit
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Jul 17, 1975

American Apollo spacecraft as seen from Soviet Soyuz spacecraft in orbit

AST-32-2691 (17-19 July 1975) --- The American Apollo spacecraft as seen in Earth orbit from the Soviet Soyuz...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -   At a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club, astronaut John Herrington speaks to invited guests.  Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.
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Nov 7, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club, astronaut John Herrington speaks to invited guests. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force...

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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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