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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: Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, was briefed by X-43A engineer Laurie Grindle during his tour of Dryden
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Jun 2, 2005

Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, was briefed by X-43A engineer Laurie Grindle during his tour of Dryden

Rep. Ken Calvert, (R-Calif.), chairman of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, received an update on the...

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NASA image: ARC-1961-A-28326-36
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Oct 2, 1961

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Vice President Lyndon Johnson (L) discusses tektites with Dr. Dean Chapman, Ames (R) during a tour of NASA Ames...

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NASA image: House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing
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Mar 7, 2018

House NASA FY 19' Budget Hearing

Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., is seen on a monitor during a House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology,...

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NASA image: Apollo-Saturn (AS)-16 Crew - Geology Training - CA
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Jun 10, 1971

Apollo-Saturn (AS)-16 Crew - Geology Training - CA

S71-36874 (10 June 1971) --- University of Texas geologist/professor William R. Muelhberger (left) talks with...

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NASA image: KSC-00pp0615
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May 2, 2000

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A panel session on the first day of the 37th Space Congress presents "50 Years of Space Exploration."...

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NASA image: KSC00pp0615
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May 2, 2000

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A panel session on the first day of the 37th Space Congress presents "50 Years of Space Exploration."...

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NASA image: Phillips testitifes during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Phillips testitifes during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22364 (14 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA ISS science officer and flight...

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NASA image: Whitson and Fincke in MCC during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Whitson and Fincke in MCC during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22363 (14 June 2005) --- Astronauts Peggy A. Whitson (left) and Edward M. (Mike) Fincke, former Station...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Program
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Sep 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Program

Ronnie Rigney (r), chief of the Propulsion Test Office in the Project Directorate at Stennis Space Center, stands...

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NASA image: Space Shuttle Program
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Sep 12, 2012

Space Shuttle Program

Ronnie Rigney (r), chief of the Propulsion Test Office in the Project Directorate at Stennis Space Center, stands...

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NASA image: Phillips testitifes during  House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing
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Jun 14, 2005

Phillips testitifes during House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing

JSC2005-E-22365 (14 June 2005) --- Astronaut John L. Phillips, Expedition 11 NASA space station science officer and...

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NASA image: Craig R. Bomben
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Jun 19, 2001

Craig R. Bomben

Craig R. Bomben became a pilot in the Flight Crew Branch of NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, Calif.,...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2417
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians help guide the Star-27...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2418
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Star-27 kick motor and nozzle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2420
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians detach the cables from...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3100
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Oct 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Hangar 1555 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker paints the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2419
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Star-27 kick motor and nozzle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2421
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the Star-27 kick motor and nozzle...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3103
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Oct 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Hangar 1555 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the name “Mercator”...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd2416
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Aug 5, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – At Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, technicians help guide the Star-27...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3102
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Oct 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The name “Mercator” is boldly displayed on the nose of the Pegasus XL rocket....

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3101
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Oct 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Hangar 1555 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker paints the...

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NASA image: KSC-08pd3099
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Oct 3, 2008

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – In Hangar 1555 on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, a worker begins...

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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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