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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: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
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Jan 1, 1958

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

(From left to right) Karl L. Heimburg, Director of the Test Laboratory; Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the...

MSFC
NASA image: X-15 pilots
Image
Dec 2, 1965

X-15 pilots

X-15 Pilots, Left to Right: Air Force pilot William J. "Pete" Knight, Air Force Major Robert A. Rushworth, Air Force...

AFRC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 1, 1960

Wernher von Braun

This photograph was taken about 1960 and shows Dr. von Braun viewing a parade with Major General John Barclay.

MSFC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Dec 20, 1962

Wernher von Braun

Dr. von Braun, Major General Francis McMorrow, and Alabama Governor, John Patterson (far left) participated in the...

MSFC
NASA image: GRC-1988-C-03574
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Jan 23, 1941

GRC-1988-C-03574

January 23, 1941 groundbreaking ceremony at the NACA Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory: left to right (does not...

GRC
NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy speaks at an event recognizing the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy as...

HQ
NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
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Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

Cleveland State University Master of Music Major James Binion Jr. sings a musical tribute during an event...

HQ
NASA image: Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy
Image
Mar 2, 2012

Celebrating John Glenn’s Legacy

Wife of former astronaut and Senator John Glenn, Annie Glenn, listens intently to Cleveland State University Master...

HQ
NASA image: Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)
Image
Aug 11, 1959

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

In this picture, negotiations are under way between officials of the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) and the...

MSFC
NASA image: 50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy
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Jan 20, 2011

50th anniversary of the inauguration of John F. Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy, center, is recognized by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, left, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid...

HQ
NASA image: E-21539
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Jun 18, 1970

E-21539

The four principal HL-10 pilots are seen here with the lifting body aircraft. They are, left to right; Air Force...

AFRC
NASA image: Major Volatiles Released from the Fourth John Klein Portion
Image
Apr 8, 2013

Major Volatiles Released from the Fourth John Klein Portion

As the Sample Analysis at Mars SAM suite of instruments on NASA Curiosity Mars rover heats a sample, gases are...

JPL
NASA image: Psyche's Spectrometer
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Jul 7, 2020

Psyche's Spectrometer

Engineers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, continue to make progress on...

JPL
NASA image: KSC-81pc-0188
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Mar 19, 1981

KSC-81pc-0188

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Young, in the 'white room' at Launch Pad 39A, suits up for the dry...

KSC
NASA image: Aerial View of StenniSphere
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Apr 25, 2001

Aerial View of StenniSphere

StenniSphere, the John C. Stennis Space Center's visitor center in Hancock County, Miss., features a...

SSC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Jan 1, 1959

Wernher von Braun

In this 1959 photo, taken at Cape Canaveral, Florida, Dr. von Braun (2nd from left) Director of the U.S. Army...

MSFC
NASA image: John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
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Jan 12, 2024

John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President and General Manager John Clark speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of...

AFRC
NASA image: Herrington translates on SSRMS with CETA cart during STS-113 EVA 2
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Nov 28, 2002

Herrington translates on SSRMS with CETA cart during STS-113 EVA 2

STS113-310-023 (28 November 2002) --- Astronaut John B. Herrington, STS-113 mission specialist, anchored on the...

JSC
NASA image: John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling
Image
Jan 12, 2024

John Clark Speaks Prior to X-59 Unveiling

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works Vice President and General Manager John Clark speaks on stage prior to the unveiling of...

AFRC
NASA image: Wernher von Braun
Image
Mar 4, 1959

Wernher von Braun

Dr. Wernher von Braun, Director of the U.S. Army Ballistic Missile Agency's (ABMA) Development Operations Division,...

MSFC
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, from the left, Jeremiah...

KSC
NASA image: Presidential Medal of Freedom
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May 29, 2012

Presidential Medal of Freedom

Major S. Lee Meyer, USMC, Military Aide to the President, holds the Presidential Medal of Freedom that is to be...

HQ
NASA image: KSC-02pd1785
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Nov 22, 2002

KSC-02pd1785

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington suits up for launch. Herrington will be...

KSC
NASA image: KSC-02pd1684
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Nov 7, 2002

KSC-02pd1684

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - STS-113 Mission Specialist John Herrington arrives at the KSC Shuttle Landing Facility...

KSC
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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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