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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: Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson
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Jun 22, 2004

Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of a high-altitude pressure suit to (left to right) Brandon Blankenship, Garrett Clay and Eddie Patterson

NASA Dryden historian Christian Gelzer explains functions of the high-altitude pressure suit he is wearing to (left...

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NASA image: Mercury Rising | Discussion with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol
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Jul 15, 2021

Mercury Rising | Discussion with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol

Description: NASA Administrator Bill Nelson joined author Jeff Shesol for a discussion on the life of the late U.S....

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NASA image: Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick
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Oct 30, 2020

Gravity Assist - The History of the Future, with Steven Dick

People have long wondered whether there is life beyond Earth, but it is only recently that scientists have been able...

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NASA image: 1200167
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Mar 23, 2012

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MSFC HISTORIAN MIKE WRIGHT AND IRIS VON BRAUN ROBBINS, DAUGHTER OF WERNHER VON BRAUN, VIEW VON BRAUN BUST IN 4200...

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NASA image: GRC-2013-C-01691
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May 20, 2009

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Interview with a NACA, National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, Flight Photographer, William Wynne

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-017
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Nov 2, 2009

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Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-016
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Nov 2, 2009

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Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0238-001
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Oct 29, 2009

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NASA Advisory Council Meeting at NASA Ames Research Center NRP Conference Center. Charlie Bolden, NASA...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0242-018
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Nov 2, 2009

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Ames 70 Year Anniversary Exhibit in downtown Mountain View, California. Grand Opening at Meyer Appliance, Castro...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-109
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Jan 28, 2010

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Ames 70th Anniversary Turn Back the Clock Day with antique Class Cars and Classic Car parade around the center....

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel
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Jul 15, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel

NASA chief historian Steven Dick, seated left, along with John Logsdon, Roger Launius, Michael Neufeld, Cristina...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0015-111
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Jan 28, 2010

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Ames 70th Anniversary Turn Back the Clock Day with antique Class Cars and Classic Car parade around the center....

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-015
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel
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Jul 15, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel

NASA chief historian Steven Dick, seated left, along with John Logsdon, Roger Launius, Michael Neufeld, Cristina...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel
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Jul 15, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel

NASA chief historian Steven Dick, seated left, along with John Logsdon, Roger Launius, Michael Neufeld, Cristina...

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NASA image: ARC-2009-ACD09-0141-016
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Jul 16, 2009

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Dr William 'Bill' Borucki, NASA Ames Scientist on the Kepler Mission and John W. 'Jack' Boyd, NASA Ames Historian at...

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NASA image: Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"
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May 14, 2019

Premiere "Apollo 11: First Steps Edition"

NASA Chief Historian Bill Barry participates in a panel discussion after the premiere of the film "Apollo 11: First...

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NASA image: Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel
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Jul 15, 2009

Apollo 40th Anniversary History Panel

NASA chief historian Steven Dick, seated left, shares a laugh with panelists John Logsdon, Roger Launius, Michael...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2728
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May 5, 2012

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

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut Sandra Magnus speaks after receiving her medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2724
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May 5, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida, space shuttle astronaut and U.S....

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NASA image: 70th International Astronautical Congress
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Oct 24, 2019

70th International Astronautical Congress

John Logsdon, Apollo historian and Professor Emeritus at George Washington University, speaks about the history of...

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NASA image: 2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Nov 13, 2021

2021 Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Scott Kelly is one of three former astronauts inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame (AHOF) on Nov. 13, 2021,...

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NASA image: Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022
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Jun 11, 2022

Astronaut Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2022

Former NASA astronaut David Leestma speaks after receiving his medal and induction into the 21st class of the U.S....

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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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