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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: ARC-2009-ACD09-0261-014
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Dec 10, 2009

ARC-2009-ACD09-0261-014

Korean High Level Delegation Visit Ames Certer Director and various Senior staff: John Hines, Ames Center Chief...

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NASA image: Expedition 9 Preflight Activities
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Apr 13, 2004

Expedition 9 Preflight Activities

A tour guide at the Baikonur Cosmodrome Space Museum explains the displays to NASA Science Officer Mike Fincke,...

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NASA image: Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference
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Feb 6, 2006

Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator for Aeronautics Research Lisa J. Porter answers reporters questions during the fiscal...

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NASA image: KSC-2014-2828
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Jun 3, 2014

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Todd McNamara, meteorologist with the 45th Weather Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base,...

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NASA image: What is a NASA Spinoff
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Mar 5, 2025

What is a NASA Spinoff

Did you know that NASA technology is all around you? From the camera in your phone to lifesaving medical devices —...

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NASA image: ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - TRAINING  - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - CAMERA
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Mar 1, 1963

ASTRONAUT COOPER, GORDON L. - TRAINING - MERCURY-ATLAS (MA)-9 - CAMERA

S63-03952 (1963) --- Astronaut L. Gordon Cooper Jr. explains the 16mm handheld spacecraft camera to his backup pilot...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Projects
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Aug 6, 2002

Space Shuttle Projects

Gary Coulter, a special assistant to NASA's life sciences researchers, explains the workings of the irner ear to a...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4081
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Jul 30, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Dr. Mason Peck, center, NASA's chief Technologist, listens as David Reed, right, explains an...

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NASA image: Is There Potential for Life on Europa?
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Feb 25, 2025

Is There Potential for Life on Europa?

Is there potential for life on Europa? This icy moon of Jupiter has a massive ocean hidden beneath its icy crust —...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: 2018 NASA in the Park Celebration
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Jun 16, 2018

2018 NASA in the Park Celebration

NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center showcased it's various projects for the public in Huntsville, Alabama's Big...

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NASA image: MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult
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Mar 4, 1998

MS Wolf instructs MS Thomas in the operation of Cocult

S89-E-5320 (26 Jan 1998) --- This Electronic Still Camera (ESC) image shows astronauts and cosmonaut guest...

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NASA image: USA Science and Engineering Festival
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Oct 22, 2010

USA Science and Engineering Festival

Priniciples of air flow are explained to visitors to the wind tunnel exhibit at the USA Science and Engineering...

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NASA image: Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities
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Feb 22, 2018

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL) Tour of MSFC Facilities

Senator Doug Jones (D-AL.) and wife, Louise, tour Marshall Space Flight facilities. Steve Doering, manager, Stages...

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NASA image: Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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Apr 28, 2018

Vice President Pence Tours Jet Propulsion Laboratory

JPL Director Michael Watkins, left, explains to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, daughter of Mike Pence, Charlotte...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0261-015
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Dec 10, 2009

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Korean High Level Delegation Visit Ames Certer Director and various Senior staff: John Hines, Ames Center Chief...

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NASA image: Wernher von Braun
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Jun 21, 1966

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Joseph Randall, a laser expert at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), explains one of the projects he is...

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NASA image: Innovation Expo
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Nov 1, 2017

Innovation Expo

Shaun Daly, an integration engineer in the Launch Services Program, explains a new outreach activity for young...

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NASA image: NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research
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Jan 6, 2014

NASA Pilots Add Perspective to Research

Mark Russell, center, a research pilot at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, explains the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd1480
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May 29, 2008

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency briefing, Japanese Experiment Module Program Manager...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd1306
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Apr 28, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the RLV Hangar, Shuttle Test Director Steve Altemus (right), a member of the...

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NASA image: Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert
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Aug 15, 2023

Do Robots Help Humans in Space? We Asked A NASA Expert

When it comes to space, humans and robots go way back. We rely heavily on our mechanical friends to perform tasks...

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NASA image: Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility
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Aug 8, 2017

Oil Pharmacy at the Thermal Protection System Facility

Tim King of Jacobs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, explains operations in the Oil Pharmacy operated under...

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NASA image: Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center
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Jun 9, 2014

Astronaut Mike Hopkins Visit to Maryland Science Center

NASA Astronaut Mike Hopkins explains what it was like to live on the International Space Station for 6 months to...

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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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