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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: 2019 SpaceNews Awards
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Dec 10, 2019

2019 SpaceNews Awards

Jeff Foust, senior staff writer at SpaceNews, moderates a discussion with NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and...

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NASA image: Wheels Shorty Award
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Mar 30, 2011

Wheels Shorty Award

A Shorty Award is seen Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. The award was presented to NASA...

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NASA image: @NASA Wins Shorty Award
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Apr 10, 2013

@NASA Wins Shorty Award

A Shorty Award is seen Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA's official Twitter feed,...

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Nov 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Today senior aerospace reporter Todd Halvorson (right) is honored with a Harry...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2328
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Nov 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA public affairs specialist George Diller (right) is honored with a Harry Kolcum...

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NASA image: 2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards
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Mar 28, 2024

2023 Administrator's Agency Honor Awards

On March 28, 2024 NASA held its 2023 Administrator’s Agency Honor Awards at the Glenn Research Center in Cleveland,...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2331
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Nov 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - NASA public affairs specialist George Diller (left) is honored with a Harry Kolcum...

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NASA image: KSC-05pd-0209
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Feb 2, 2005

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - At the “1st Space Exploration Conference: Continuing the Voyage of Discovery,” being...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

The Swarmathon team from the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo received the Best Poster Award during the awards...

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NASA image: KSC-04pd-2330
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Nov 16, 2004

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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLA. - Florida Today senior aerospace reporter Todd Halvorson is honored with a Harry Kolcum...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 11, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

Swarmathon University Competition 2019 organizers, mentors, guest speakers and student teams gather for a group...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents NASA's Group Achievement Award to (L-R) Frank Culbertson,...

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NASA image: COTS Initiative Panel Discussion
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Nov 13, 2013

COTS Initiative Panel Discussion

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, left, presents NASA's Group Achievement Award to Gwynne Shotwell, President,...

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NASA image: Pulaski Award Ceremony
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Nov 1, 2017

Pulaski Award Ceremony

The prestigious 2017 Pulaski Award is on display near a new memorial marker on the Merritt Island National Wildlife...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: NASA Employee Engagement Event with Crew of Expedition 69
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Mar 19, 2024

NASA Employee Engagement Event with Crew of Expedition 69

NASA astronauts Stephen Bowen and Warren Hoburg, Silver Snoopy Award recipients Dr. Ruth Siboni and Dr. Brian...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program
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Oct 31, 2017

2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program

The 2017 Disabilities Awareness Month Program was presented at Marshall Space Flight Center's Morris Auditorium with...

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NASA image: Swarmathon 2019
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Jun 12, 2019

Swarmathon 2019

Melanie Moses, a professor of computer science at the University of New Mexico, presents a small replica of a...

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NASA image: NASA Issues Award for Greener, More Fuel-Efficient Airliner of Future
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Jan 18, 2023

NASA Issues Award for Greener, More Fuel-Efficient Airliner of Future

NASA announced Wednesday it has issued an award to The Boeing Company for the agency’s Sustainable Flight...

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NASA image: Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 1, 2023

Chroniclers Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA...

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NASA image: Chroniclers Ceremony
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May 1, 2023

Chroniclers Ceremony

Kennedy Space Center celebrated the latest honorees to have their names added to the “Chroniclers” wall at the NASA...

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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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