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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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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- NASA Kennedy Space Center Bob Cabana talks to a guest about the Mercury Project's Atlas...

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NASA image: KSC-63-MA9-158
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May 16, 1963

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Inside Mercury Mission Control, astronaut Wally Schirra, capsule communicator, or capcom for...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3317
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter; Kennedy Space Center Director and former...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1467
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Mercury astronauts John Glenn, second from left and Scott Carpenter look around at the...

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NASA image: John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility
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Feb 23, 1960

John Glenn Prepares for a Test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility

Mercury astronaut John Glenn prepares for a test in the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility (MASTIF) inside the...

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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- From left, Mercury astronaut Scott Carpenter and Alice Wackermann and Julie Jenkins,...

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NASA image: Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot
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Oct 22, 1963

Drawing of proposed Pig Capsule Little Joe first shot

S63-19319 (October 1963) --- Pen and ink drawing of a proposed arrangement for a Pig Capsule in Little Joe capsule...

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NASA image: Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts
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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Miscellaneous Charts

Miscellaneous Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts

Vehicles and Missions Studies Charts, Space Capsule

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May 14, 1959

Miscellaneous Charts

Miscellaneous Charts, Space Capsule

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NASA image: The Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility in the Altitude Wind Tunnel
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Dec 23, 1959

The Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia Facility in the Altitude Wind Tunnel

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) pilot Joe Algranti tests the Multi-Axis Space Test Inertia...

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NASA image: Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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Dec 12, 2016

Hidden Figures Tour Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Cast and crew members of the upcoming motion picture "Hidden Figures" participate in a question and answer session...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3329
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May 5, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Program participants pose for a group photo in front of a replica of a Mercury-Redstone...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1463
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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn tours the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida....

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn signs the wall of the clean room leading into space shuttle Discovery in Orbiter...

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Nov 2, 2007

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- In a cavalcade of veteran Apollo and Mercury astronauts, John Glenn rides in the back...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana sit in the flight deck of space...

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Feb 18, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- John Glenn and NASA astronaut Stephen Robinson stand in the middeck of space shuttle...

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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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