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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: Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)
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Nov 29, 2018

Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS)

Thalia Patrinos, and Jason Townsend from NASA's Social Media Teamm monitor questions coming in from social media...

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NASA image: LADEE NASA Social
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Sep 5, 2013

LADEE NASA Social

Jason Townsend, NASA's Deputy Social Media Manager, kicks off the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer...

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NASA image: Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary
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Aug 6, 2013

Curiosity Rover's First Anniversary

Jason Townsend, NASA's Deputy Social Media Manager, asks a question on behalf of a NASA Twitter follower at a public...

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NASA image: InSight Prelaunch Briefing
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May 3, 2018

InSight Prelaunch Briefing

Jason Townsend, NASA's Deputy Social Media Manager, reads questions submitted by online social media followers...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1671
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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, social media followers, at right, listen to NASA...

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NASA image: GOES-S NASA Social
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Feb 28, 2018

GOES-S NASA Social

Jason Townsend, NASA's social media manager, speaks to members of social media in the Kennedy Space Center’s Press...

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Jan 28, 2015

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Jason Townsend, NASA's deputy social media manager, addresses the audience of a...

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NASA image: NASA Social Briefing on Planet-Hunting Mission Launch
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Apr 15, 2018

NASA Social Briefing on Planet-Hunting Mission Launch

NASA and industry leaders speak to NASA Social participants about the agency's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4609
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Aug 23, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jason Townsend of NASA's Social Media Team...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-4569
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Aug 22, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, social media participants take part in a question...

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NASA image: NASA Social Briefing on Planet-Hunting Mission Launch
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Apr 15, 2018

NASA Social Briefing on Planet-Hunting Mission Launch

NASA and industry leaders speak to NASA Social participants about the agency's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1670
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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, NASA Social media coordinator Jason Townsend...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1672
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Feb 28, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - At NASA Kennedy Space Center’s Press Site annex building in Florida, social media followers...

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NASA image: KSC-2013-1241
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Jan 29, 2013

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- At NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Jason Townsend of NASA's Social Media Team...

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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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