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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: JSC Engineers visit area schools for National Engineers Week February 1996
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Oct 8, 2009

JSC Engineers visit area schools for National Engineers Week February 1996

Johnson Space Center (JSC) engineer visits Clear Lake Intermediate School during National Engineers Week February...

JSC
NASA image: Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58
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Oct 30, 1993

Kurdistan Region, Asia as seen from STS-58

STS058-95-028 (18 Oct-1Nov 1993) --- Lake Urmia (Orumiyeh) in the high desert plateau of northwest Iran dominates...

JSC
NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - CREW (ENTERS GANTRY) - CAPE
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Mar 23, 1965

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-3 - CREW (ENTERS GANTRY) - CAPE

S65-20994 (23 March 1965) --- A member of the Gemini-Titan 3 prime crew is seen walking onto the gantry ramp at Pad...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-68P-411
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Oct 11, 1968

KSC-68P-411

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 7 astronauts enter transfer van, which transported them to Cape Kennedy's...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-81PC-0349
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Apr 12, 1981

KSC-81PC-0349

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Space flight-suited Astronauts John Young, left, and Robert Crippen, accompanied by...

KSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jan 31, 1958

Wernher von Braun

Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Dr. William Pickering, Dr. James van Allen of the State University of Iowa, and...

MSFC
NASA image: JWST’s First Full-Color Images
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Jul 12, 2022

JWST’s First Full-Color Images

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md, left, Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., second from left, and Rep. David Trone, D-Md, right, are seen...

HQ
NASA image: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities
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Aug 20, 2023

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Crew Arrival for Prelaunch Activities

Eric van der Wal, lead of the International Space Station Program Houston Office for ESA (European Space Agency),...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-72P-0512
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Nov 21, 1972

KSC-72P-0512

The Apollo 17 prime crew leaves the Manned Spaceflight Operations Building to enter the transfer van which will...

KSC
NASA image: Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck
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Sep 4, 1985

Onboard portrait of the STS 51-I crewmembers in the middeck

51I-07-015 (4-5 Sept 1985) --- All five STS 51-I crewmembers pose with one of two extravehicular mobility unit (EMU)...

JSC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-019
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Mar 9, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-019

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects i the 9x7ft w.t. with from left Bill...

ARC
NASA image: ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-04
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Mar 20, 2002

ARC-2002-ACD02-0055-04

Sun-Earth Day WEBCAST - NASA TV; Host Paul Mortfield, Astronomer Stanford Solar Center and visiting students from...

ARC
NASA image: STS-131 Flight Directors
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Mar 30, 2010

STS-131 Flight Directors

JSC2010-E-045168 (30 March 2010) --- ISS flight directors for the STS-131/19A mission pose for a preflight group...

JSC
NASA image: 2012 Earth Day
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Apr 24, 2012

2012 Earth Day

Bonnie Humphrey of NASA (l to r), Van Ward of NASA, Kim Maddox of the Naval Oceanographic Office, and Al Bryden of...

SSC
NASA image: ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-055
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Mar 14, 2006

ARC-2006-ACD06-0050-055

Space Shuttle 3% scale model to analyze removal of PAL ramp and other effects in the 11 ft. w.t. from left to right...

ARC
NASA image: KSC-06-S-00169
Video
Jul 4, 2006

KSC-06-S-00169

The seven STS-121 crew members, who hope to celebrate July 4th by launching aboard Discovery, suited up before...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-75p-391
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Jul 15, 1975

KSC-75p-391

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A suit technician helps ASTP astronaut Thomas Stafford don his pressure suit. After...

KSC
NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
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Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36901 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut William R. Pogue, pilot of the Skylab 4 mission, relaxes on the running board...

JSC
NASA image: 41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite
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Apr 11, 1984

41-C mission specialist repairs captured Solar Maximum Mission Satellite

41C-52-2646 (11 April 1984) --- Astronaut James D. van Hoften and a repaired satellite are in a wide panorama...

JSC
NASA image: APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC
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Dec 21, 1968

APOLLO VIII - LAUNCH - KSC

S68-55999 (21 Dec. 1968) --- The Apollo 8 crew leaves the Kennedy Space Center's (KSC) Manned Spacecraft Operations...

JSC
NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
Image
Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36902 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Astronaut Gerald P. Carr, commander of the Skylab 4 mission, relaxes on the running...

JSC
NASA image: SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)
Image
Nov 16, 1973

SKYLAB IV - PRELAUNCH (KSC)

S73-36903 (8 Nov. 1973) --- Scientist-astronaut Edward G. Gibson, Skylab 4 science pilot, relaxes on the running...

JSC
NASA image: Launch - Apollo 9 - KSC
Image
Mar 3, 1969

Launch - Apollo 9 - KSC

S69-25881 (3 March 1969) --- The Apollo 9 crew leaves the Kennedy Space Center's Manned Spacecraft Operations...

JSC
NASA image: KSC-97PC1683
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Nov 19, 1997

KSC-97PC1683

The crew of Mission STS-87 depart from the Operations and Checkout Building en route to Launch Pad 39B, where the...

KSC
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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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