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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: Views of the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception
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Jul 25, 1989

Views of the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception

View from the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception at the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel. Scene...

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NASA image: Retirement Reception for the Director of Aeronautics, Ruben D...
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Sep 30, 2019

Retirement Reception for the Director of Aeronautics, Ruben D...

GRC Center Director, Dr. Marla Perez-Davis reacts to a presentation during the Retirement Reception for the Director...

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NASA image: Views of the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception
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Jul 25, 1989

Views of the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception

Views of the Apollo 11 Twentieth Anniversary Black Tie reception at the downtown Houston Hyatt Regency Hotel. Views...

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NASA image: Todd May addresses the MSFC workforce at tthe 2015 Holiday Recep
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Dec 3, 2015

Todd May addresses the MSFC workforce at tthe 2015 Holiday Recep

Todd May, acting MSFC center director, addresses workforce members at the 2015 Holiday Reception

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NASA image: 2014 NASM Event
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Sep 11, 2014

2014 NASM Event

Vital Signs: Taking the Pulse of Our Planet - Annual NASA reception and lecture hosted by the National Air and Space...

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NASA image: GSFC_20180726_2018-21143_342
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Jul 26, 2018

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Evening Reception at Goddard Space Flight Center, hosted by, Maryland Space Business Roundtable

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NASA image: GSFC_20180726_2018-21143_356
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Jul 26, 2018

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Evening Reception at Goddard Space Flight Center, hosted by, Maryland Space Business Roundtable

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NASA image: Artist's concept of layout of the Crew Reception Area in the LRL
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Jan 1, 1968

Artist's concept of layout of the Crew Reception Area in the LRL

Artist's concept depicting the floor plan of the Crew Reception Area of the Lunar Receiving Laboratory (LRL), bldg 37.

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategy in the Aeronautics Mission Directorate Robert Pearce speaks...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA's Deputy Associate Administrator for Strategy in the Aeronautics Mission Directorate Robert Pearce speaks...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

The United States Air Force's Airmen of Note perform during a reception hosted by the American Institute of...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen speaks during a reception hosted...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) President John Langford delivers remarks during a...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) President John Langford delivers remarks during a...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Executive Director Daniel Dumbacher deliver remarks during...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA Associate Administrator Steve Jurczyk delivers remarks during a reception hosted by the American Institute of...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA Associate Administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate William Gerstenmaier...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

An ice sculpture of NASA's 60th anniversary logo is seen during a reception hosted by the American Institute of...

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NASA image: AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception
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Sep 20, 2018

AIAA NASA 60th Anniversary Reception

NASA Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate Thomas Zurbuchen speaks during a reception hosted...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill
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Jun 5, 2024

Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill
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Jun 5, 2024

Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill

NASA astronaut Victor Glover delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill
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Jun 5, 2024

Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill

NASA astronaut Christina Hammock Koch delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday,...

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NASA image: Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill
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Jun 5, 2024

Artemis II Crew Reception on Capitol Hill

NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman delivers remarks during a reception with Artemis II crew members Wednesday, June 5,...

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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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