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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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I'm Chuck Dovale, launch director for the Launch Services Program at the Kennedy Space Center. My first NASA job,...

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Dec 19, 2006

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James W. Kennedy talks about his early interest in the space program, his tenure with NASA and specifically as...

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Jun 25, 2010

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NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio describes his experiences in space and his nine-year wait to become an astronaut.

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Sep 14, 2007

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Joan Higginbotham talks about how she became a NASA astronaut and her experiences in space in this 'In Their Own...

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Mar 25, 2008

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In this 'In Their Own Words' video, Canadian astronaut Julie Payette talks about what it means to be an astronaut...

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Dec 5, 2005

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I work at NASA's Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral in Florida. My job entails being a public affairs...

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Feb 22, 2007

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Dennis Armstrong, NASA's web information manager at Kennedy Space Center retired from over 40 years of dedicated...

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Mar 11, 2010

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Join NASA Astronaut Michael Gernhardt as he recalls in this 'In Their Own Words' video his spacewalking experiences...

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May 25, 2006

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This 'In Their Own Words' video features Mike Mullane, a former astronaut who made three flights on the space...

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Aug 2, 2006

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In this 'In Their Own Words' video, NASA Astronaut Steve Robinson talks about his training for space flight and his...

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Apr 25, 2006

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Captain David Fraine, master of the booster recovery ship Freedom Star, talks about his job -- in his own words.

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Oct 2, 2006

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NASA astronaut Jim Kelly talks about piloting the space shuttle and the fun of flying in space in this episode of...

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Astronaut Leland Melvin talks about the inspiration of dining in space with an international crew, the varied blues...

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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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