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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: Skylab
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Jan 1, 1973

Skylab

This chart describes the Skylab student experiment Volcanic Study, proposed by Troy A. Crites of Kent, Washington....

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0154
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Jan 18, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technician Ed Carillion...

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NASA image: Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned
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Apr 12, 2019

Apollo Challenger Columbia Lessons Learned

Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers speaks to NASA civil service and contractor employees...

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NASA image: Distant view of a cable tag floating away from ISS
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Jun 12, 2003

Distant view of a cable tag floating away from ISS

ISS007-E-06886 (12 June 2003) --- This image was taken by Expedition 7 NASA ISS Science Officer Ed Lu from the U.S....

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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Jul 16, 1999

Around Marshall

Alabama Governor Don Seigleman cuts the ribbon marking the dedication of the Saturn V rocket replica that was...

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NASA image: Voyager in Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager in Interstellar Space

Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, California Institute of Technology, is seen as he speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: Voyager in Interstellar Space
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Sep 12, 2013

Voyager in Interstellar Space

Ed Stone, Voyager project scientist, California Institute of Technology, is seen as he speaks at a news conference...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2399
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May 15, 2013

KSC-2013-2399

Edwards, Calif. – ED-0144-12 - Plastic wrapping that protected the Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, Dream Chaser...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0155
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Jan 18, 2005

KSC-05pd-0155

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - In the Vehicle Assembly Building, United Space Alliance technicians Rob Williams (left)...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2413
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May 22, 2013

KSC-2013-2413

Edwards, Calif. – ED-0155-12 - Steve Lindsey, Sierra Nevada Corporation, or SNC, director of flight operations and...

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NASA image: Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) dumps water after first in-flight cold flow test
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Mar 4, 1998

Linear Aerospike SR-71 Experiment (LASRE) dumps water after first in-flight cold flow test

The NASA SR-71A successfully completed its first cold flow flight as part of the NASA/Rocketdyne/Lockheed Martin...

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NASA image: Mercury Gemini Apollo Resource Reel 1  SILENT
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May 20, 2019

Mercury Gemini Apollo Resource Reel 1 SILENT

Untitled 01:00:15 – Mercury Program astronauts: Original Seven astronauts at press conference, in classroom...

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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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