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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, 1959

Origin of Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC)

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created on October 1, 1958, to perform civilian...

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NASA image: LaRC Folks Working
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Nov 14, 2024

LaRC Folks Working

NASA’s Langley Research Center is revolutionizing aviation, expanding our understanding of the Earth’s atmosphere,...

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NASA image: Goddard at 60
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Apr 29, 2019

Goddard at 60

On July 29, 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, establishing the National...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0890
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May 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Official portrait of NASA Administrator Michael Griffin. Nominated by President George...

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NASA image: KSC-71p-457
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Jul 26, 1971

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- A technician adjusts the spacesuit of Apollo 15 Lunar Module Pilot James B. Irwin...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-332
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Jun 24, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 7 prime crew members, front to back, Donn F. Eisele, Walter M. Schirra Jr. and...

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NASA image: 61-mr4-76
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Jul 21, 1961

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Virgil I. Grissom prepares to enter the Liberty Bell 7 spacecraft prior to...

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NASA image: KSC-81pc-164
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Mar 17, 1981

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Vice President George H. W. Bush, center, flanked by astronauts Robert L. Crippen on...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-390
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Oct 8, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Apollo 7 astronauts, left to right, Walter Schirra, Walter Cunningham and Donn Eisele...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-423
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Oct 11, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astsronaut Walter M. Schirra Jr. relaxes prior to boarding the Apollo 7 spacecraft,...

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NASA image: KSC-68P-419
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Oct 11, 1968

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -- Astronaut Donn F. Eisele adjusts communications carrier prior to the start of an...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-3214
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May 6, 2010

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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER, Houston - STS133-S-002 ---- Attired in training versions of their shuttle launch and entry...

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NASA image: IMAP Instrument Reintegration
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Jun 23, 2025

IMAP Instrument Reintegration

IMAP; Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe; spacecraft; NASA; National Aeronautical and Space Administration;...

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NASA image: KSC-84pc-0022
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Sep 13, 1963

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MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER, HOUSTON, TX. -- FIRST ASTRONAUT TEAM -- Project Mercury Astronauts, whose selection was...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0163
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Jan 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., a technician...

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NASA image: Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2
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Feb 1, 2026

Artemis II AVATAR Processing Cutdown v2

The Mission Verification Test (MVT) for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) AVATAR (A Virtual...

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NASA image: Administrator Nelson testifies before House Science Committee on NASA’s FY2022 Budget Request
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Jun 23, 2021

Administrator Nelson testifies before House Science Committee on NASA’s FY2022 Budget Request

Witnesses The Honorable Bill Nelson Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0190
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Feb 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - On its transporter, the Boeing Delta IV second stage is moved into the Horizontal...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0183
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Jan 31, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., the Boeing Delta IV second...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0159
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Jan 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., workers...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0189
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Feb 1, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - As dawn breaks, the Boeing Delta IV second stage arrives at the Horizontal Integration...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0162
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Jan 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., the Boeing...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0161
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Jan 19, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., a technician...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2619
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Dec 15, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the Delta Operations Center on Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Tibor Nagy, a...

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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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