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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.

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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: The Sculptured Surface of Eros
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Jun 10, 2000

The Sculptured Surface of Eros

The Sculptured Surface of Eros

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NASA image: Hubble Captures Cosmic Ice Sculptures
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Dec 8, 2017

Hubble Captures Cosmic Ice Sculptures

NASA image release September 16, 2010 Enjoying a frozen treat on a hot summer day can leave a sticky mess as it...

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NASA image: ARC-1987-AC87-0034-59
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Jan 1, 1987

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NAS (Numerical Aerodynamic Simulaiton) theme sculpture model: - Ames Triad of Aeronautical Research Exhibit in lobby...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods is on display at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods is on display at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods by NASA’s Launch Services Program is on display at...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods is on display at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods is on display at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in...

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NASA image: Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition
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Jul 8, 2019

Apollo 50th Feds Feed Families Can Poster Competition

A sign explaining the construction of a sculpture created out of non-perishable canned and boxed foods is on display...

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NASA image: Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)
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Sep 4, 2012

Salinity Processes in the Upper Ocean Regional Study (SPURS)

A sculpture resembling the Roman god Neptune is seen dockside of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution research...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Herrington (left) accepts a carved sculpture from 2nd Lt. Bernice Zollner, 45th Space Wing, during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club. Zollner was emcee of the event.  Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.
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Nov 6, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Herrington (left) accepts a carved sculpture from 2nd Lt. Bernice Zollner, 45th Space Wing, during a luncheon celebrating Native American Heritage Month held at the Patrick Air Force Base NCO Club. Zollner was emcee of the event. Herrington is a tribally enrolled Chickasaw and the world’s first Native American astronaut, who last flew on mission STS-113 in 2002.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Astronaut John Herrington (left) accepts a carved sculpture from 2nd Lt. Bernice...

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NASA image: KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. -  Like candles embedded in a sculptured “cake,” the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it inches along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals. The boosters are braced at the top for stability.  The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.
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Nov 21, 2003

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like candles embedded in a sculptured “cake,” the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number 3 with twin solid rocket boosters bolted to it inches along the crawlerway at various speeds up to 1 mph in an effort to achieve vibration data gathering goals. The boosters are braced at the top for stability. The primary purpose of these rollout tests is to gather data to develop future maintenance requirements on the transport equipment and the flight hardware. Various parts of the MLP and crawler transporter have been instrumented with vibration data collection equipment.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Like candles embedded in a sculptured “cake,” the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) number...

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NASA image: ARC-2010-ACD10-0047-002
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Mar 9, 2010

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ARC Sculpture by Peter Gutkin 'Nice Ice in New York' circa 1970's. This sculputre was donated to Ames Research...

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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: ARC-1989-A89-0787-13
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Dec 20, 1989

ARC-1989-A89-0787-13

On 20 December 1989, Ames buried a time capsule and unveiled a sculpture at the spot where, fifty years earlier,...

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NASA image: NASA at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
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Apr 6, 2024

NASA at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis

Visitors walk past sculptures of an adult and two juvenile Alamosaurs wearing solar glasses outside of The...

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NASA image: KSC-2012-2705
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May 8, 2012

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COCOA BEACH, Fla.. -- Todd May, program manager of the Space Launch System, receives a sculpture from the National...

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NASA image: Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust
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Sep 9, 2004

Dying Star Creates Fantasy-like Sculpture of Gas and Dust

This detailed view of NGC 6543, the Cat Eye Nebula, from NASA Hubble Space Telescope includes intricate structures,...

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NASA image: Secondary Craters in Bas Relief
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Apr 17, 2017

Secondary Craters in Bas Relief

NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured this region of Mars, sprayed with secondary craters from...

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NASA image: Emblem - Apollo 17 Lunar Landing Mission
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Sep 13, 1972

Emblem - Apollo 17 Lunar Landing Mission

S72-49079 (8 Sept. 1972) --- This is the official emblem of the Apollo 17 lunar landing mission which will be flown...

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NASA image: Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew
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Aug 2, 2006

Earth Observations taken by the Expedition 13 crew

ISS013-E-63766 (2 Aug. 2006) --- Berkeley Pit and Butte, Montana are featured in this image photographed by an...

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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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