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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 - Exceptional Service
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Aug 31, 2016

NASA Honors awards medal - Exceptional Service

NASA Honors awards medal - Exceptional Service

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NASA image: The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne
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Nov 26, 1956

The NACA Exceptional Service Medal presented at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. L-R: Hugh Dryden, Joe Walker, Stan Butchart, Richard Payne

Hugh Dryden (far left) presents the NACA Exceptional Service Medal award at the NACA High Speed Flight Station. He...

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NASA image: Honor Award to Chrisinte Darden
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Apr 17, 1995

Honor Award to Chrisinte Darden

Medal for Exceptional Service to Christine Darden presented by Lee Beach

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NASA image: Honor Award to Chrisinte Darden
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Apr 17, 1995

Honor Award to Chrisinte Darden

Medal for Exceptional Service to Christine Darden presented by Lee Beach

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0110-028
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Jun 10, 2009

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NASA Honor Awards and Presidential Rank Awards: Exceptional Service Medal to John J. Adams.

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NASA image: GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC
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Aug 1, 1966

GEMINI-TITAN (GT)-10 (AWARDS) - ASTRONAUT JOHN W. YOUNG - MISC. - MSC

S66-39889 (1 Aug. 1966) --- Astronaut John W. Young (left), command pilot, and Michael Collins, pilot, the prime...

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NASA image: KSC-00padig043
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Oct 18, 2000

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NASA Administrator Daniel Goldin (left) applauds the Space Shuttle ice and debris inspection team who were...

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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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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: KSC-08pd0208A
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Feb 7, 2008

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Inside the Launch Control Center Firing Room at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, NASA...

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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: 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: 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: F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry
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Dec 20, 1972

F-8 SCW on ramp with test pilot Tom McMurtry

A Vought F-8A Crusader was selected by NASA as the testbed aircraft (designated TF-8A) to install an experimental...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2074
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Apr 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2076
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Apr 20, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-2075
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Apr 20, 2013

KSC-2013-2075

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, shuttle astronaut Bonnie Dunbar...

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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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