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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: NASA Honors awards medal - Distinguished Service
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Aug 31, 2016

NASA Honors awards medal - Distinguished Service

NASA Honors awards medal - Distinguished Service

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NASA image: Patrick Scheuermann receives NASA Distinguished Service Medal
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Dec 4, 2015

Patrick Scheuermann receives NASA Distinguished Service Medal

Robert Lightfoot presents NASA Distinguished Service Medal to Patrick Scheuermann

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jan 16, 2003

Around Marshall

After four decades of contribution to America's space program, George Hopson, manager of the Space Shuttle Main...

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NASA image: Christopher Scolese Receives the NASA Distinguished Service Meda
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Aug 11, 2009

Christopher Scolese Receives the NASA Distinguished Service Meda

NASA Associate Administrator Christopher Scolese, left, receives the NASA Distinguished Service Medal from NASA...

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NASA image: Piers Sellers Media Resources: Nomination Video for NASA's Distinguished Service Medal
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Jun 13, 2016

Piers Sellers Media Resources: Nomination Video for NASA's Distinguished Service Medal

Piers Sellers, who passed away on Dec. 23 more than a year after learning he had pancreatic cancer, leaves behind a...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine awards Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission Directorate,...

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NASA image: American Geophysical Union Meeting
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Dec 11, 2018

American Geophysical Union Meeting

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, right, and Dr. Michael Freilich, Earth Science Director, Science Mission...

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NASA image: TEREASA WASHINGTON RETIREMENT
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Jan 19, 2017

TEREASA WASHINGTON RETIREMENT

TEREASA WASHINGTON RECEIVES THE NASA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL FROM JODY SINGER AND AUDREY ROBINSON ON THE...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1809
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Dec 4, 1998

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In a firing room in the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (left) is...

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NASA image: MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception
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Jul 25, 2018

MSFC Director Todd May Retirement Reception

NASA Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk presents retiring Marshall Space Flight Center Todd May with the NASA...

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 25, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

Former Congressman John Culberson gives remarks after having received the NASA Distinguished Public Service medal,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post Mercury-Atlas (MA-7)
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Jan 1, 1962

Astronaut Scott Carpenter - Medal Presentation - Dr. James Webb Post Mercury-Atlas (MA-7)

S62-04114 (1962) --- Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter, pilot of the Mercury-Atlas 7 (MA-7) mission, receives the NASA...

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NASA image: SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC
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May 6, 1963

SHEPARD, ALAN B., JR. ASTRONAUT - WASHINGTON, DC

S63-06268 (8 May 1963) --- Astronaut Alan B. Shepard, Jr., receives his NASA's Distinguished Service Medal from...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1804
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Dec 4, 1998

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In the firing room of the Launch Control Center after the successful launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour at 3:35:34...

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NASA image: 2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards
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Mar 28, 2024

2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards

On March 28, 2024 NASA held its 2023 Administrator’s Agency Honor Awards at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana, at right, congratulates Chuck Dovale, deputy program manager for the...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, tours Kennedy Space Center facilities and awards Chuck Dovale, center,...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, congratulates Chuck Dovale, deputy program manager for the Launch Services...

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NASA image: NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE
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Aug 7, 2018

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine Visits KSC - Hangar AE

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, tours Hangar AE and the Launch Services Program's (LSP) Mission Director's...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1802
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Dec 4, 1998

KSC-98pc1802

In a firing room of the Launch Control Center, KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) gives a...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1801
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Dec 4, 1998

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NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left), KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) and Secretary...

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NASA image: KSC-98pc1803
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Dec 4, 1998

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In a firing room of the Launch Control Center , KSC Director of Shuttle Operations Robert B. Sieck (center) shakes...

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NASA image: Studend Symposium Meeeting
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Nov 8, 1984

Studend Symposium Meeeting

Photograph taken November 8,1984. Student Symposium Meeting Left to right Vivian Merritt, Office of Equal...

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NASA image: Student Symposium Meeting
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Nov 8, 1984

Student Symposium Meeting

Photograph taken November 8,1984. Student Symposium Meeting Left to right Vivian Merritt, Office of Equal...

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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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