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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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Sep 19, 1988

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Marshall's fifth Center Director, James R. Thompson (1986-1989), in the control room of the Solid Rocket Booster...

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Mar 15, 1996

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Portrait of Marshall's eighth Center Director Dr. Jerroll W. Littles (1996-1998). During the two short years as...

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Jun 20, 1990

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President George Bush receives a placque commemorating the quincentenary of Columbus' voyage to the new world and...

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Jun 20, 1990

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President George Bush and Alabama Governor Guy Hunt are greeted by Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee...

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Feb 11, 1992

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Thomas Jack Lee served as the sixth director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from July 6, 1989 to January 6,...

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Jun 20, 1990

Around Marshall

President George Bush is taken for a tour of Huntsville Operations Support Center (HOSC) by Marshall's sixth Center...

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Mar 27, 1970

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Official portrait of Marshall's second Center Director Dr. Eberhard F. Rees (1970-1973).

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Jan 25, 1994

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Gene Porter Bridwell served as the director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from January 6, 1994 until February...

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Jan 1, 1984

Around Marshall

Dr. William R. Lucas served as Marshall Space Flight Center Director from June 15, 1974 until July 3, 1986, when he...

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Jun 1, 1969

Around Marshall

Dr. Eberhard Rees surrounded by other rocket scientist in the blockhouse, a safe viewing area for rocket tests or...

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Jan 1, 1997

Around Marshall

Dr. J. Wayne Littles served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from February 3, 1996 until his...

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Jul 11, 1997

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Marshall's eighth Center Director Dr. Jerroll W. Littles (1996-1998) and his wife are pictured with President Bill...

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Jan 1, 1970

Around Marshall

Dr. Eberhard Rees served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from March 1, 1970 until January 19, 1973...

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Jan 17, 1990

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Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee (1989-1994) touring the Payload Operations Control Center (POCC). The...

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Jul 8, 1986

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Dr. William R. Lucas, Marshall's fourth Center Director (1974-1986), delivers a speech in front of a picture of the...

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Jan 1, 1986

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James R. Thompon served as director of the Marshall Space Flight Center from September 29, 1986 until July 6, 1989,...

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Apr 6, 1998

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Portrait of Marshall's third Center Director Dr. Rocco A. Petrone (1973-1974) standing in front of a Saturn V...

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Feb 13, 1990

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Informal executive portrait of Marshall's sixth Center Director Thomas J. Lee (1989-1994) holding a model of the...

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Oct 31, 1996

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One of NASA's first astronauts, now Senator John Glenn and Alabama senatorial candidate Roger Bedford receive a tour...

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Oct 31, 1996

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One of NASA's first astronauts, now Senator John Glenn and Alabama senatorial candidate Roger Bedford receive a tour...

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Sep 16, 2008

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NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

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Sep 16, 2008

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NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

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Sep 16, 2008

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NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

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Sep 16, 2008

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NASA's 50th Anniversay year. Panel discussion with four of NASA AMES's past center directors on how their tenure...

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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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