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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: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden speaks during a ceremony, Thursday, July 30, 2009, where he was honored with the...

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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden speaks during a ceremony, Thursday, July 30, 2009, where he was honored with the...

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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, left, and NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, take a close look at Worden's Ambassador of...

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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, talks about Apollo astronaut Al Worden during a ceremony, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award
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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

Apollo astronaut Al Worden, center, is flanked by NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, right, and Kennedy Space Center...

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Jul 29, 2009

Worden Ambassador of Exploration Award

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, visits with Apollo astronaut Al Worden prior to a ceremony, Thursday, July...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell holds his Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April 3, 2009, at the...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise Jr. was honored for a lifetime of achievement with NASA's...

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NASA image: Lovell Ambassador of Exploration
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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Former Apollo astronaut James Lovell speaks after being presented the Ambassador of Exploration Award, Friday, April...

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Apr 2, 2009

Lovell Ambassador of Exploration

Bryan O'Connor, NASA Associate Administrator, Office of Mission Assurance and Safety, left, presents the Ambassador...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

Apollo 13 astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise Jr. smiles during a Dec. 2 ceremony at Gorenflo Elementary School...

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NASA image: Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration
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Jul 19, 2009

Air and Space Museum Apollo 40th Celebration

From left, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, Rice University Electrical and Engineering Student Max Paul, Former...

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NASA image: NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.
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Dec 2, 2009

NASA honors Apollo 13 astronaut Fred Haise Jr.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden (left) presents the Ambassador of Exploration Award (an encased moon rock) to...

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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex in Florida, Apollo astronaut Al Worden shares...

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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – NASA will honor Apollo astronaut Al Worden with the presentation of this Ambassador of...

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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex in Florida, Apollo astronaut Al Worden...

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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA Kennedy Space Center's Visitor Complex in Florida, Apollo astronaut Al Worden shares...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4346
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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, External Relations Director Lisa Malone speaks to...

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NASA image: KSC-2009-4348
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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden addresses guests...

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Jul 30, 2009

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. –At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Director Bob Cabana speaks to an audience in...

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Apr 18, 2006

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - NASA Administrator Michael Griffin presented the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award to Neil...

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Apr 18, 2006

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CINCINNATI, OHIO - Former astronaut Neil Armstrong stands next to the NASA Ambassadors of Exploration award...

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Feb 18, 2006

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Apollo 14 astronaut Stuart Roosa's family recently was presented with the NASA...

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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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