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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: KSC-2011-6635
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Aug 31, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Smoke billows from a Huey II helicopter supporting the aviation safety exercise during...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-6643
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Aug 31, 2011

KSC-2011-6643

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The Cape Canaveral Spaceport Mobile Command Center vehicle participates in the aviation...

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NASA image: Open House 2023 Highlights
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Oct 21, 2023

Open House 2023 Highlights

NASA's Langley Research Center invited the public to see where aerospace history was made and where the triumphs of...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1080
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1080

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3602
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Nov 8, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – With the Vehicle Assembly Building at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a backdrop,...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1079
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1079

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1081
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1081

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4581
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Aug 23, 2012

KSC-2012-4581

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Todd Lindner, senior manager of Aviation Planning...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1082
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Jan 11, 2013

KSC-2013-1082

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, two space shuttle external fuel tank transporters...

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NASA image: SpaceX Crew-1 Post Launch News Conference
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Nov 15, 2020

SpaceX Crew-1 Post Launch News Conference

Steve Dickson, administrator, Federal Aviation Administration, answers questions from members of the news media...

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NASA image: STS-106 crew portrait
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Jun 1, 2000

STS-106 crew portrait

STS106-S-002 (June 2000) --- Five NASA astronauts and two cosmonauts representing the Russian Aviation and Space...

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NASA image: Armstrong OSTEM Learning Lunchbox
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Sep 13, 2023

Armstrong OSTEM Learning Lunchbox

Kate M. McMurtry, deputy director of Integrated Aviation Systems Program shares with students how NASA is working to...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King
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Sep 3, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Steven King

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn about Steven King, Lockheed Martin’s 3-D Artist. Steven and his team...

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NASA image: NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston
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Aug 5, 2021

NASA’s The Quiet Crew | Don Durston

In this episode of The Quiet Crew, you’ll learn how a flight over Disneyland inspired Don Durston's fascination with...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training
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Apr 9, 2025

NASA, Army National Guard Partner on Artemis Lander Training

These photos and videos show NASA astronauts Bob Hines and Raja Chari practicing landing procedures in the Rocky...

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NASA image: AFRC2016-0090-13
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Mar 17, 2016

AFRC2016-0090-13

NASA Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Jaiwon Shin talked to staff and managers at NASA Armstrong Flight...

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NASA image: X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins
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Mar 24, 2021

X-57 High Voltage Testing Begins

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft undergoes high voltage ground testing at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research...

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NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-003
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Feb 2, 2012

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Kepler Program VIP's from left Jon Jenkins, Natalie Batalha, and Bill Borucki pointing at the NASA Ames Hyperwall in...

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NASA image: X-57 Motor Spin Test on Aircraft Battery
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Jan 31, 2017

X-57 Motor Spin Test on Aircraft Battery

NASA's all-electric X-57 Maxwell aircraft tests the motors with the battery packs installed on the aircraft at...

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NASA image: ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-007
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Feb 2, 2012

ARC-2012-ACD12-0022-007

Kepler Program VIP's from left Natalie Batalha, Bill Borucki and Jon Jenkins in front of a NASA Ames Hyperwall...

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NASA image: Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing
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Aug 23, 2018

Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing

Mr. Joel Szabat of Maryland appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as 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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