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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: Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit
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Apr 24, 2019

Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit

Secretary Elaine L. Chao, of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), visits NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit
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Apr 24, 2019

Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit

Secretary Elaine L. Chao, of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), visits NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit
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Apr 24, 2019

Secretary of Department of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, Visit

Secretary Elaine L. Chao, of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), visits NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: NASA Causeway Bridge Opening
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Mar 18, 2025

NASA Causeway Bridge Opening

Cars drive over the newly completed westbound portion (right side of photo) of the NASA Causeway Bridge leading away...

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NASA image: Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing
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Aug 23, 2018

Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing

Mr. Joel Szabat of Maryland appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the...

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NASA image: Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing
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Aug 23, 2018

Jim Morhard Nomination Hearing

Mr. Joel Szabat of Maryland appears before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation as the...

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Apr 15, 2004

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Alabama Department of Transportation workers utilize Convergent Spray Technology used to resurface a bridge on...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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Apr 15, 2004

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Alabama Department of Transportation workers utilize Convergent Spray Technology to resurface a bridge on Interstate...

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NASA image: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin
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Mar 13, 2019

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearin

Kevin O'Connell, Director of the Office of Space Commerce at the Department of Commerce, testifies during a hearing...

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Apr 15, 2004

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Alabama Department of Transportation workers utilize Convergent Spray Technology to resurface a bridge on Interstate...

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NASA image: Orion Transport to MPPF
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Jan 16, 2021

Orion Transport to MPPF

Secured atop a transport vehicle, Orion moves along the route to the Multi-Payload Processing Facility (MPPF) on...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1847
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Feb 17, 2012

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Commercial Crew Program: The Commercial Crew Program at Kennedy Space Center is leading NASA’s efforts to develop...

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NASA image: Senate Confirmation Hearing IG
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Oct 14, 2009

Senate Confirmation Hearing IG

Paul K. Martin, nominee for Inspector General at NASA, far right, answers questions during his confirmation hearing...

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NASA image: Senate Confirmation Hearing CFO
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Oct 14, 2009

Senate Confirmation Hearing CFO

Dr. Elizabeth M. Robinson, nominee for Chief Financial Officer for NASA, center, answers questions during her...

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NASA image: SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future
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Oct 27, 2022

SWOT: Impacting Communities for a Better Future

A new Earth science mission, led by NASA and the French space agency Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), will...

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NASA image: OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41
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Mar 17, 2017

OA-7 Transport from PHSF to VIF at Pad 41

The Orbital ATK Cygnus pressurized cargo module, enclosed in its payload fairing and secured on a KAMAG transporter,...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc550
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Mar 27, 1997

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The orbiter Endeavour, riding atop the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), landed at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc549
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Mar 27, 1997

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The orbiter Endeavour, riding atop the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), landed at KSC's Shuttle Landing Facility...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-1976
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Apr 9, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A flatbed truck departs from the Orbiter Processing Facility-3 engine shop at NASA's Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC-97pc551
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Mar 27, 1997

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- The orbiter Endeavour, riding atop the 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA), landed at...

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NASA image: Expedition 64 Landing Preparations
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Apr 17, 2021

Expedition 64 Landing Preparations

Deputy Head of the Search-and-Rescue Department of Rosaviatsiya (Russian Federal Air Transport Agency) Aleksey...

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NASA image: NASA's Underway Recovery Test 12 (URT-12)
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Mar 30, 2025

NASA's Underway Recovery Test 12 (URT-12)

NASA and the Department of Defense completed Underway Recovery Test 12 aboard the amphibious transport dock USS...

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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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