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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: AIAA designates Stennis as historic aerospace site
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Apr 10, 2008

AIAA designates Stennis as historic aerospace site

Picured (left to right) American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) representative David Throckmorton...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-051
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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 -...

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NASA image: Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement
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Mar 27, 2024

Crew-6 Post Flight Visit & Bob Cabana Retirement

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 astronauts Warren “Woody” Hoburg and Stephen Bowen speak with Kennedy Space Center director...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0931
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Jul 15, 2000

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

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NASA image: A Martian Tribute on Perseverance
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Jul 2, 2025

A Martian Tribute on Perseverance

This close-up view of a plate on NASA's Perseverance rover commemorating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and...

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NASA image: Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary
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Sep 28, 2016

Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary

Avation Safety Reporting System (ASRS) 40th Anniversary lunch and open house at the Sunnyvale office. Thomas A...

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NASA image: Crewmember activity in the middeck and Mir Space Station Base Block
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Aug 24, 2016

Crewmember activity in the middeck and Mir Space Station Base Block

STS091-361-034 (2-12 June 1998) --- Andrew S.W. Thomas signs a plaque containing the names of all the visitors to...

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NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0213-049
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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 -...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4191
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Jul 16, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – During NASA's 40th Anniversary of Apollo Celebration at the Apollo/Saturn V Center at NASA's...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0932
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Jul 15, 2000

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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: NHL Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Visit
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Sep 17, 2024

NHL Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Visit

Earlier this year, the Florida Panthers won their first NHL championship and brought victory to the state of...

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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: KSC-2010-3111
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Apr 28, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - In the Training Auditorium at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, STS-130 Commander...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-7994
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Nov 26, 2011

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Will.i.am, entertainer and member of The Black Eyed...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc908
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Aug 11, 1998

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Center Director Roy Bridges (right) displays the 2000th ISO Certificate Plaque he was given by Dalton Lyon (left) of...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4002
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Jul 20, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, flight instructors and their students from Florida...

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

Old KSC Headquarters Historic Marker Ceremony

From the left, Katherine Zeringue, cultural resources manager, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, is joined by Janet...

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NASA image: The Chronicles Wall
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May 3, 2017

The Chronicles Wall

A brass plaque engraved with the name of Bruce Hall of CBS News is among the list of "The Chroniclers," a roll of...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

Robert Youngquist, center, Applied Physics Laboratory lead, received a U.S. Patent plaque for his invention, Surface...

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NASA image: KSC-01PP-1574
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Sep 27, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- Deputy Center Director Jim Jennings speaks to guests at the annual Hispanic Heritage...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0924
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Jul 15, 2000

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At a 50th anniversary gala capping a year-long celebration of 50 years of launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Oct 31, 2017

Innovation Expo

U.S. Patent plaques were awarded to, second from left, Jeffrey Carlson, Robert Mueller and Ivan Townsend III, for...

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NASA image: KSC-01pp1619
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Oct 10, 2001

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. -- J.J. "Tip" Talone Jr., director of KSC's International Space Station/Payload...

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NASA image: KSC-06pd0569
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Mar 31, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In tribute to the 25th anniversary of the first space shuttle flight, NASA's Kennedy...

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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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