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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: Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations
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Jan 11, 1960

Collins Aerodyne VTOL aircraft investigations

Collins Aerodyne vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft investigations. Ground plane support system. 3/4...

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NASA image: Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.
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Sep 21, 1958

Collins Aerodyne VTOL model.

Collins Aerodyne VTOL Vertical take off and landing model in the 40x80 foot wind tunnel at NASA's Ames Research...

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NASA image: Michael Collins-NASA-TV_VIDEO_FILE
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Apr 28, 2021

Michael Collins-NASA-TV_VIDEO_FILE

The following are excerpts from a statement from acting NASA Administrator Steve Jurczyk on the passing of Michael...

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NASA image: Collins 5-3 Shoot - Still-1
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Aug 9, 2021

Collins 5-3 Shoot - Still-1

UIUC’s megawatt machine (right) was connected to a dynamometer (left) to test its effectiveness as an electric...

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NASA image: NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins
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Apr 28, 2021

NASA Remembers Apollo Astronaut Michael Collins

We are heartbroken to share that astronaut Michael Collins, the command module pilot of the historic Apollo 11...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

The Astronaut Hall of Fame display for astronaut Michael Collins is shown following a wreath-laying ceremony...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 21, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

A wreath-laying ceremony honoring the memory of former Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins is held outside of the...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana provides remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony in Florida, honoring the...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

Therrin Protze, chief operating officer of Delaware North at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, provides...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana provides remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony in Florida, honoring the...

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NASA image: Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Apr 30, 2021

Mike Collins Wreath Laying Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana provides remarks during a wreath-laying ceremony in Florida, honoring the...

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NASA image: Taped Q&A with Michael Collins
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Jul 16, 2019

Taped Q&A with Michael Collins

Apollo 11 astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins take part in a question-and-answer session with NASA’s Derrol...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Christopher Browne, acting director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers opening remarks at...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Christopher Browne, acting director of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum delivers opening remarks at...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk delivers remarks after accepting the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement, Thursday,...

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NASA image: Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters
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Jul 16, 2019

Apollo 11 50th Anniversary - Michael Collins in Crew Quarters

On the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, July 16, 2019, astronaut Michael Collins, left, and Kennedy Space...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks at the presentation of the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy, Thursday, March 24,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks at the presentation of the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy, Thursday, March 24,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson speaks at the presentation of the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy, Thursday, March 24,...

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NASA image: 2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation
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Mar 24, 2022

2022 Michael Collins Trophy Presentation

Wally Funk, left, accepts the 2022 Michael Collins Trophy for Lifetime Achievement from Christopher Browne, acting...

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NASA image: Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo
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Jul 16, 2019

Return to the Pad: Astronaut Michael Collins Reflects on Apollo

On July 16, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch, Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins talks to NASA’s...

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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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