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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: Around Marshall
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Apr 9, 2003

Around Marshall

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a laboratory for...

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NASA image: Around Marshall
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May 29, 2002

Around Marshall

The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC), located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a laboratory for...

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NASA image: 2017 Solar Eclipse Event
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Jun 11, 2017

2017 Solar Eclipse Event

Robert Wilson of the Solar/Solar terrestrial Studies team at the National Space Science and Technology Center, a...

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NASA image: Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA
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Aug 16, 2022

Brazilian Science, Space Leaders Visit NASA

Senior officials from the Brazilian Space Agency, the Brazilian Ministry for Science, Technology, and Innovation,...

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NASA image: KSC-2010-2247
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Feb 19, 2010

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Land located south of NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida and adjacent to...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC
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Sep 11, 2019

NWS Director Louis Uccellini Visit to NSSTC

National Weather Service Director Louis Uccellini and deputy director Mary Erickson hear from Short-term Prediction...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3475
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Kennedy Center Director Bob Cabana speaks to the students after they participated in...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.
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Mar 31, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is Hermann Faith, executive director, Costa Rica-USA (CRUSA) Foundation. At the table are (from left) Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz, head scientiest CARTA mission; Gary Shelton, NASA deployment manager; Dr. Pedro Leon, general director, National Center for Advanced Technology (CENAT); Dr. Rogelio Pardo, minister of science and tchnology; John Danilovioch, U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica; and Lic. Vilma Lopez, subdirector, Civil Aviation (DGAC). NASA KSC has been testing its Aircraft-based Volcanic Emission Mass Spectrometer (AVEMS) in flights over the Turrialba volcano and in the crater, sampling and analyzing fresh volcanic gases in their natural chemical state. The AVEMS system has been developed for use in the Space Shuttle program, to detect toxic gas leaks and emissions in the Shuttle’s aft compartment and the crew compartment.

NASA image: KSC-2011-3465
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students listen intently as a laboratory technician describes the experiment being conducted...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3471
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students listen intently as a laboratory technician describes a project that's being...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3469
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students participate in a high-altitude balloon experiment that's being conducted on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3464
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students participate in a hands-on activity as a laboratory technician looks on in Kennedy’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3470
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A research laboratory is prepared for students to perform hands-on activities in Kennedy’s...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3467
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students participate in a high-altitude balloon experiment that's being conducted on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3473
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- A student participates in a hands-on activity as a laboratory technician assists in...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3468
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students participate in a high-altitude balloon experiment that's being conducted on the...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3472
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students listen intently as a laboratory technician describes a project that's being...

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NASA image: KSC-2011-3466
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May 12, 2011

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Cape Canaveral, Fla. -- Students listen intently as a laboratory technician describes the high-altitude balloon...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2766
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May 14, 2012

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Students view a demonstration by Dr. James Fesmire inside the cryogenics lab in the...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2193
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, Carl Benoit, senior national science consultant, Pearson Scott Foresman;...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2194
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Oct 13, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - From left, NASA astronaut Patrick Forrester; Paul McFall, president, Pearson Scott...

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NASA image: KSC-03pd0816
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Mar 21, 2003

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Lockheed Martin Vice President/Associate Program Manager Brian Duffy (second from left)...

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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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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, the NASA hangar is dedicated. The speaker is...

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