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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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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A government Transfer Order for Excess Personal Property is seen framed outside the office of President and CEO,...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

Tires from space shuttle Endeavour's final flight are on display at the California Science Center's, California...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

David D. McBride, director of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

David D. McBride, director of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

President and CEO of the California Science Center Jeffrey N. Rudolph speaks from a podium underneath the space...

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Endeavour Grand Opening Ceremony

A police officer is seen underneath the wing of the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand opening ceremony for...

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Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa addresses a class of fourth graders during the grand opening ceremony for...

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A space shuttle main engine (SSME) is on display near the space shuttle Endeavour at the California Science center's...

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Members of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy perform “Men in Black” choreographed by the legendary Debbie Allen during...

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The space shuttle Endeavour is seen as workers prepare for the grand opening ceremony for the California Science...

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California Governor Jerry Brown speaks from a podium underneath the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand opening...

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Vocalist James Ingram sings "I Believe I Can Fly" from underneath the space shuttle Endeavour during the grand...

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NASA image: Shuttle Endeavor Rides Over Sacramento
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Shuttle Endeavor Rides Over Sacramento

Shuttle Endeavour was ferried to Los Angeles, briefly flying over the California state capitol, Sacramento, then...

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Chief Executive Officer of the Planetary Society, Bill Nye "The Science Guy", acts as emcee from a podium underneath...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over Disneyland in 2012 on its way to the...

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Golden Gate Bridge in 2012 on its...

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over the Los Angeles Coliseum in 2012 on...

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over the Hollywood sign in 2012 on its...

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly by the Bay Bridge in 2012 on its way to...

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Space Shuttle Endeavour Toured California in 2012

Space shuttle Endeavour and its host NASA 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft fly over the Santa Monica Pier in 2012 on its...

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NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft

Rocky Radcliff, Kevin Hall, and Herman “Chico” Rijfkogel stand in front of NASA’s DC-8 aircraft at the agency’s...

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NASA Armstrong Event Celebrates NASA DC-8 Aircraft

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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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