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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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Jan 11, 2018

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Josie Burnett, director or Exploration Research and Technology Programs, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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Jan 11, 2018

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Lisa Colloredo, deputy program manager for the Commercial Crew Program, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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Jan 11, 2018

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Darrell Foster, chief of Project Management in Exploration Ground Systems, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees...

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Jan 11, 2018

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Mic Woltman, chief of the Fleet Systems Integration Branch of NASA's Launch Services Program, speaks to Kennedy...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

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Russ DeLoach, director of Safety and Mission Assurance, speaks to Kennedy Space Center employees about plans for the...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

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Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: KSC All Hands
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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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Jan 11, 2018

KSC All Hands

Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to employees at the Florida spaceport about plans for the coming...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer and lab manager with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

Drew Smith, a robotics engineer and lab manager with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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NASA image: Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works
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Jun 17, 2021

Bulk Metallic Glass Gears (BMGG) Testing at Swamp Works

A.J. Nick, left, and Drew Smith, robotics engineers with the Exploration Research and Technology programs at NASA's...

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NASA image: Exploration Research and Technology Spotlight on Mike Lester
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Apr 11, 2018

Exploration Research and Technology Spotlight on Mike Lester

Mike Lester, Technology Transfer Partnership manager with Kennedy Space Center's Exploration Research and Technology...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Guests visit with a representative from Exploration Research and Technology during NASA Kennedy Space Center...

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NASA image: Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson
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Nov 21, 2016

Water Purification Photo Shoot with Dr. Luke Roberson

Dr. Luke Roberson, NASA scientist in the Exploration Research and Technology Programs, works in a laboratory in the...

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NASA image: Portraits of Barbara Brown
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Aug 5, 2022

Portraits of Barbara Brown

Barbara L. Brown, director of Exploration Research and Technology Programs at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Space Symposium
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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

Director of the Program Management Office at MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (MSRDC), Latonia Jones...

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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

Director of the Program Management Office at MSI STEM Research and Development Consortium (MSRDC), Latonia Jones...

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NASA image: Sierra Nevada Open House
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Sep 20, 2019

Sierra Nevada Open House

A mockup of the cargo logistics module for Sierra Nevada Corporation’s Dream Chaser, the company’s reusable...

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NASA image: Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities

In the Swamp Works laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns such as Maddy Olson are...

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NASA image: Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities
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Jul 19, 2017

Training the Future - Swamp Work Activities

In the Swamp Works laboratory at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, student interns such as Kevin Murphy are...

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NASA image: Space Symposium
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Aug 26, 2021

Space Symposium

NASA Director of the Technology Demonstration Missions Program, Trudy Kortes moderates a panel discussion titled...

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NASA image: NASA Space Symposium Press Conference
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Apr 6, 2022

NASA Space Symposium Press Conference

NASA Associate Administrator Bob Cabana, right, moderates a news conference, “Small Satellites, Big Missions:...

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NASA image: Center Director's Update
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Mar 29, 2019

Center Director's Update

Kelvin Manning, Kennedy associate director, technical, at right, visits with representatives from Exploration Ground...

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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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