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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: GSFC_20160908_2016-19531_001
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Sep 9, 2016

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Goddard Contractor Association Meeting was held at Goddard on September 8, 2016.

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NASA image: GSFC_20160908_2016-19531_002
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Sep 8, 2016

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Goddard Contractor Association meeting was held at Goddard on September 8, 2016 in Bldg 8 MCC.

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NASA image: ARC-2013-ACD13-0047-031
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Mar 20, 2013

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Ames Contractor Council Excellence Awards : Ames Deputy Center Director Lewis Braxton (right) congratulates...

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NASA image: ARC-2015-ACD08-0268-014
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Nov 21, 2008

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Ames Contractor Council Awards Ceremony: Lou Braxton, III (l) and Kathleen Starmer present to Chu-Han Lee of UCSC - UARC

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NASA image: American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations
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Sep 11, 1974

American-built hardware for ASPT undergoes pre-delivery preparations

S74-28295 (September 1974) --- American-built hardware for the joint U.S.-USSR Apollo-Soyuz Test Project mission...

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NASA image: Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to
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Jul 26, 2017

Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) Transport from DOC to

Packed inside its canister, the Interim Cryogenic Propulsion Stage (ICPS) for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS)...

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NASA image: Contractor Leadership Team Visits NASA Stennis
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Sep 19, 2024

Contractor Leadership Team Visits NASA Stennis

Afognak Native Corporation Board of Director members and Alutiiq, LLC executives stand at the Thad Cochran Test...

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NASA image: NASA Removes Scaffolding Surrounding Artemis I Rocket Core Stage
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Dec 30, 2019

NASA Removes Scaffolding Surrounding Artemis I Rocket Core Stage

This image shows the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket without scaffolding at NASA’s Michoud...

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NASA image: View of the STS 51-L Memorial service on JSC's main mall
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Jan 31, 1986

View of the STS 51-L Memorial service on JSC's main mall

51L-S-127 (31 Jan. 1986) --- A wide angle lens was used to capture only a portion of the crowd gathered for memorial...

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NASA image: SPACECRAFT (S/C)-012 - COMMAND MODULE (CM) - HEAT SHIELD INSTALLATION
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Apr 18, 1966

SPACECRAFT (S/C)-012 - COMMAND MODULE (CM) - HEAT SHIELD INSTALLATION

S66-41851 (1966) --- High angle view of Spacecraft 012 Command Module, looking toward -Z axis, during preparation...

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NASA image: COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA
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Apr 18, 1966

COMPRESSOR - UPRIGHTING SYSTEM - APOLLO MANUFACTURING - SPACECRAFT (S/C)-102 COMMAND MODULE (CM) - NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION (NAA), CA

S66-41852 (1966) --- Spacecraft 012 looking toward -Y axis during installation of heat shield. Note uprighting...

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NASA image: DOD Recovery personnel and NASA technicians inspect Friendship 7 spacecraft
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Feb 20, 1962

DOD Recovery personnel and NASA technicians inspect Friendship 7 spacecraft

S64-14861 (1962) --- Department of Defense (DOD) recovery personnel and spacecraft technicians from NASA and...

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NASA image: Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service
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Jan 31, 1986

Barbara Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist, at Memorial service

51L-S-108 (31 Jan. 1986) --- Barbara R. Morgan, 51-L backup payload specialist to Christa McAuliffe, with others on...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0208-009
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Sep 17, 2008

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2008 Ames Honor Awards: Contractor Employee Greg Bennett, Tessada and Associates

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NASA image: 1201051
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Oct 26, 2012

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ARMY CONTRACTOR HONGROK CHANG IN THE FAST LIGHT OPTICAL GYROSCOPE LAB

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-016
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-007
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-013
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-017
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-021
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-009
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-004
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: ARC-2008-ACD08-0180-022
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Aug 14, 2008

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OpenAmes - OpenForum (to build creative ideas in workforce integration (contractor and civil servant, Imporving...

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NASA image: 65-7102
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Apr 22, 1965

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Holiday Office Center, Cocoa Beach, location of many NASA sub-contractors offices. A PIO...

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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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