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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: Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott
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Mar 26, 1976

Mrs. Hugh Dryden unveils the memorial to her late husband at center dedication, with center director David Scott

On March 26, 1976, the NASA Flight Research Center opened its doors to hundreds of guests for the dedication of the...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) shares the kudos for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day with members of the coordinating committee.  Astronaut Barry E. Wilmore (at right) presented the award to Kennedy.  Next to Wilmore at right is Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC’s deputy director.
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Oct 15, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) shares the kudos for Spaceport Super Safety and Health Day with members of the coordinating committee. Astronaut Barry E. Wilmore (at right) presented the award to Kennedy. Next to Wilmore at right is Dr. Woodrow Whitlow, KSC’s deputy director.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Center Director Jim Kennedy (center) shares the kudos for Spaceport Super Safety and...

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NASA image: Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey,
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Jan 31, 2014

Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey,

Marshall Space Flight Center Deputy Director Paul McConnaughey, left, discusses advanced manufacturing capabilities...

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NASA image: Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana tours Marshall Space Fl
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Jul 16, 2018

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana tours Marshall Space Fl

NASA's Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana visited Marshall Space Flight Center July 16. With the Dynamic...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

A guest visits with representatives from United Launch Alliance during the Community Leaders Update hosted by NASA...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

Steve Payne, far left, with NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, visits with a guest during a Community Leaders Update...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

Steve Payne, with NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, speaks with a guest during a Community Leaders Update hosted by...

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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

A guest visits an exhibit from Boeing, one of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program partners, during a Community Leaders...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  KSC Director Jim Kennedy (left) and incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow talk about One NASA during the rollout of the Agency initiative at KSC.  They were joined at the IMAX Theater® by other NASA leaders James Jennings,  NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson to explain how their respective centers contribute to One NASA.  Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.
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Aug 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy (left) and incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow talk about One NASA during the rollout of the Agency initiative at KSC. They were joined at the IMAX Theater® by other NASA leaders James Jennings, NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson to explain how their respective centers contribute to One NASA. Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Director Jim Kennedy (left) and incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow talk...

NASA image: Director of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Tours Kennedy Space Center
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Jul 10, 2019

Director of White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Tours Kennedy Space Center

Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology tour of Kennedy Space Center

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Official portrait of James W. Kennedy, the director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida from August 2003 to January 2007.
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Oct 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of James W. Kennedy, the director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida from August 2003 to January 2007.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of James W. Kennedy, the director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, tours Kennedy Space Center facilities and awards Chuck Dovale, center,...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

Barbara Brown, center, chief technologist, Exploration Research and Technology Programs, participates in a panel...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

Attendees visit NASA and contractor exhibits during a Community Leaders Update hosted by NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Community Leaders Update
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Feb 18, 2020

Community Leaders Update

A business leader visits an exhibitor booth during a Community Leaders Update hosted by NASA Kennedy Space Center on...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at right, congratulates Chuck Dovale, deputy program manager for the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, third row from front, second from right, tours the Launch Services Program's...

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NASA image: International Space Station (ISS)
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Feb 1, 2001

International Space Station (ISS)

The Payload Operations Center (POC) is the science command post for the International Space Station (ISS). Located...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  NASA leaders discuss the Agency’s One NASA initiative with selected employees at the KSC Visitor Complex IMAX Theater®.  From left are   KSC Director Jim Kennedy; James Jennings,  NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow;  and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson.   Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.
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Aug 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA leaders discuss the Agency’s One NASA initiative with selected employees at the KSC Visitor Complex IMAX Theater®. From left are KSC Director Jim Kennedy; James Jennings, NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow; and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson. Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA leaders discuss the Agency’s One NASA initiative with selected employees at the...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  KSC Center Director Roy D. Bridges receives the applause of NASA officials and a group of KSC employees assembled in the KSC Training Auditorium.   From left are Bridges, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, NASA Associate Administrator of Space Flight William F. Readdy, and KSC Deputy Director James W. Kennedy. The occasion is the announcement of Kennedy as the next director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Kennedy has served as KSC's deputy director since November 2002. He will succeed Bridges, who was appointed on June 13 to lead NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va.
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Jun 26, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Center Director Roy D. Bridges receives the applause of NASA officials and a group of KSC employees assembled in the KSC Training Auditorium. From left are Bridges, NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe, NASA Associate Administrator of Space Flight William F. Readdy, and KSC Deputy Director James W. Kennedy. The occasion is the announcement of Kennedy as the next director of the NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. Kennedy has served as KSC's deputy director since November 2002. He will succeed Bridges, who was appointed on June 13 to lead NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - KSC Center Director Roy D. Bridges receives the applause of NASA officials and a group...

NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA.  -  Dryden Flight Research Center Director Kevin Peterson talks about One NASA during the rollout of the Agency initiative at KSC.  The event was held at the IMAX Theater® where NASA leaders discussed One NASA with selected employees.  Explaining how their respective centers contribute to One NASA, along with Peterson, were KSC Director Jim Kennedy, James Jennings,  NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow; and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson.   Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.
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Aug 20, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Dryden Flight Research Center Director Kevin Peterson talks about One NASA during the rollout of the Agency initiative at KSC. The event was held at the IMAX Theater® where NASA leaders discussed One NASA with selected employees. Explaining how their respective centers contribute to One NASA, along with Peterson, were KSC Director Jim Kennedy, James Jennings, NASA’s associate deputy administrator for institutions and asset management; Ed Weiler, associate administrator for Space Science; Kevin Peterson, Dryden Flight Research Center director; incoming KSC Deputy Director Woodrow Whitlow; and implementation team lead Johnny Stevenson. Glenn Research Center Director Dr. Julian Earls gave a motivational speech during the luncheon held at the Visitor Complex Debus Conference Center.

NASA image: JPSS-1 Mission Dress Rehearsal with NASA's Launch Services Progr
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Nov 6, 2017

JPSS-1 Mission Dress Rehearsal with NASA's Launch Services Progr

In the Mission Director's Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, NASA and contractor managers and...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Sep 1, 1998

Around Marshall

Mr. Arthur G. Stephenson has been serving as the ninth Director of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center since his...

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NASA image: Hancock County Awards Gala
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Aug 26, 2008

Hancock County Awards Gala

Gene Goldman (left), deputy director of NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, accepts an Award of Excellence from...

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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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